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The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Glacier Bay Whale Waters Update Effective 22 August 2022

News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - Glacier Bay National Park and Deputy Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that the 13-knot “whale waters" vessel speed limit near Russell Island is being lifted. New temporary whale waters are being implemented near Lone Island to reflect shifting whale distribution. These updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Tuesday August 23rd until further notice.
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Zion National Park continues search in and near Virgin River

News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has invited the National Park Service to assist them as they search areas of the Virgin River south of Zion National Park. Staff from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office along with dog handlers and members of the Zion National Park Search and...
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Shenandoah National Park Artist-in-Residence to present public program on plein air painting

News Release: Shenandoah National Park Artist-in-Residence Ken Michael Heyman will hold a plein air painting drop-in event at Jewell Hollow Overlook (mile 36.4 on Skyline Drive) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The public is invited.
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Shenandoah National Park reinstates mandatory mask-wearing in park buildings

News Release: Following National Park Service policy and CDC guidance, masks must be worn in all Shenandoah National Park buildings, effective Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This change is in response to high transmission rates in the area of the park.
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Chair Grijalva Demands Action on LUMA Contract, Promises Oversight

Chair Grijalva Demands Action on LUMA Contract, Promises Oversight
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Chair Grijalva, Rep. Porter Send Second Request Letter to Fossil Fuel Public Relations Firm FTI Consulting, Threaten Subpoena

Chair Grijalva, Rep. Porter Send Second Request Letter to Fossil Fuel Public Relations Firm FTI Consulting, Threaten Subpoena
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“Here Comes the Climate Deal’s Other Shoe”

“Here Comes the Climate Deal’s Other Shoe”
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Chair Grijalva Statement on Interior’s Announcement of New Actions to Protect Colorado River System in Light of Historic Climate Change-Induced Drought Conditions

Chair Grijalva Statement on Interior’s Announcement of New Actions to Protect Colorado River System in Light of Historic Climate Change-Induced Drought Conditions
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Chair Grijalva Introduces Bill to Protect Tribal Cultural, Historical, and Natural Resources of Great Bend of the Gila in Southern Arizona

Chair Grijalva Introduces Bill to Protect Tribal Cultural, Historical, and Natural Resources of Great Bend of the Gila in Southern Arizona
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Chair Grijalva Commends House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act, Blasts Side Deal on So-Called Permitting Reform

Chair Grijalva Commends House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act, Blasts Side Deal on So-Called Permitting Reform
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Manchin Hosts Roundtable On Inflation Reduction Act Benefits For West Virginia

Manchin Hosts Roundtable On Inflation Reduction Act Benefits For West Virginia
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Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law

Manchin’s Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
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House Passes Manchin's Inflation Reduction Act

House Passes Manchin's Inflation Reduction Act
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Chairs Maloney and Lynch Call on Social Media Companies to Address Violent Threats Against Federal Law Enforcement

Chairs Maloney and Lynch Call on Social Media Companies to Address Violent Threats Against Federal Law Enforcement
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Chairwoman Maloney Introduces Legislation to Hold Firearm Industry Accountable for Dangerous Business Practices

Chairwoman Maloney Introduces Legislation to Hold Firearm Industry Accountable for Dangerous Business Practices
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Chairman Khanna and Vice Chair Tlaib to Hold Field Hearing in Detroit to Examine Impact of Corporate Pollution on Frontline Communities

Chairman Khanna and Vice Chair Tlaib to Hold Field Hearing in Detroit to Examine Impact of Corporate Pollution on Frontline Communities
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Chairman Connolly Calls on Integrity Committee To Publicly Confirm An Investigation Into Inspector General Cuffari

Chairman Connolly Calls on Integrity Committee To Publicly Confirm An Investigation Into Inspector General Cuffari
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Chairs Maloney and Thompson Demand DHS Inspector General Comply with Committees’ Investigation into Handling of Erased Text Messages

Chairs Maloney and Thompson Demand DHS Inspector General Comply with Committees’ Investigation into Handling of Erased Text Messages
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Chairs Maloney and Lynch Urge DOD, Military Services to Protect JROTC Cadets from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct

Chairs Maloney and Lynch Urge DOD, Military Services to Protect JROTC Cadets from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
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