News published on Federal Newswire in August 2006

News from August 2006


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Perseid Meteor Shower Night Sky Program

News Release: August 11th and 12th. It’s here! The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower! Meteors can be observed any time during the month of August, but the best viewing will be on the 12th and 13th in the early morning before dawn. During this time of the year the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left...


Senate Confirms Drue Pearce to be Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate late Thursday confirmed Drue Pearce to be Federal Coordinator of Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.


Miners Beach Parking Expansion Project Underway

News Release: Construction has begun at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s west Miners Beach parking area. The area will remain open to the public throughout the project.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today announced that he has introduced legislation designed to facilitate the title transfer of Bureau of Reclamation water facilities, a reform that could reduce management costs for the Bureau and project beneficiaries.


Valley Cove and Beech Cliffs Are Opened

News Release: The cliffs at Beech and Valley Cove were opened on Friday, August 4, 2006 at Acadia National Park, Superintendent Sheridan Steele announced today. The peregrine falcons that had occupied these sites since March are no longer dependent on these cliffs. The cliffs and the Northern Section of the Flying...


Grassley Highlights Charitable Giving Incentives, Loophole Closers in Pension Bill Headed to President

News Release: The Pension Protection Act of 2006, given final approval by the Senate last night and headed to the President for his expected signature, contains a series of provisions on tax-exempt organizations. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, developed charitable giving incentives and provisions to shut down abuse of non-profit organizations’ tax-exempt status.


ARS Software Tackles Weeds

News Release: Weeds can't run, and they definitely can't hide, thanks to new technology from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists that helps farmers locate and eliminate weed patches.


North Manitou Island Deer Hunt 2006

News Release: Empire, MI---Permits are now available for the NorthManitouIsland special deer hunt within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The season begins with the bow hunt on October 1 and ends after the final firearm hunt on November 5. Deer taken on this hunt do not count against the hunter’s mainland bag limit. Applications are now being accepted for.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Colorado College under which the college will make its campus and services more accessible to individuals with disabilities.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Korean Vessel Allegedly Used Hoses to Bypass Pollution Prevention Equipment WASHINGTON — A grand jury in Newark, N.J. returned a three-count indictment today charging the Chief Engineer and the Second ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Two Professionals Allegedly Help Members of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Claim Bogus Tax Deductions WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that it has sued two certified public accountants ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON -- Age Refining Inc., the company’s former affiliate, Age Transportation, and Albert Gonzalez, the founder and chairman emeritus of Age Refining have agreed to pay the United States $9 million ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.