Rather, the theory goes, global warming is caused when changes in the 11-year cycle of the sun cause the Earth to be bombarded by cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles, most of which come from deep in Outer Space.
Minimum energy performance standard. A MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) is a specification, containing a number of performance requirements for an energy-using device, that effectively limits the maximum amount of energy that may be consumed by a product in performing a specified task. A MEPS is usually made mandatory by a government energy efficiency body.
How it works. The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) collects court-ordered child support, spousal and partner support, and enforces as needed. Public opinion survey. The Child Support Recalculation Program (RP) wants to learn how they can better assist parents with their child support orders.