1.   AirTran, the Orlando discount airline operating an Atlanta hub, is waiving penalties and refunding fares indefinitely, spokesman Jim Brown said.

2.   But the NCAA might waive that penalty if Means can prove that Alabama committed violations without his knowledge.

3.   But the president can waive penalties, as he did this year with Colombia.

4.   But these penalties can be waived in the interest of national security.

5.   But, they said, President Clinton may waive the penalties to ease tensions with Beijing.

6.   Clinton would have discretion to waive some penalties, but others would be automatic.

7.   Feinstein and Coverdell had been pushing to overrule the certification but allow Clinton to waive any penalties against Mexico.

8.   Finally, just in case you suspect your children of genius, the withdrawal penalty is waived if the child wins a child or other tax-free educational assistance.

9.   Grand Circle Travel, for the first time this year, is waiving the penalty year round for Portugal and Spain packages.

10.   He can also waive such penalties.