31.   He said his agency is considering whether to toughen its voluntary whale watch guidelines governing boat speeds and distance from whales.

32.   His promotion came as several other agencies were considering moving creative executives, rather than businessmen, into top management.

33.   However, be advised that the agency does not consider being short to be a medical condition.

34.   However, some analyses of costs and benefits are flawed because the agency did not consider all the benefits, the report said.

35.   In Maryland, where a similar bill was defeated, some state agencies are nonetheless considering withdrawing their investments in companies that release music that may be considered objectionable.

36.   In response to criticism, an OSHA spokeswoman said that the current warnings seemed to be sufficient but that the agency was considering whether to take active enforcement action.

37.   In the future, the tax-collecting agency will also consider hiring contractors to help it process tax forms and to help it collect outstanding debts.

38.   Is that something the agency would consider?

39.   Jeff Humphrey, spokesman for the Fish and Wildlife Service, said his agency also is considering an appeal.

40.   James Lee, head of the EEOC in New York, said the agency is considering an appeal.