News published on Federal Newswire in June 2006

News from June 2006


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: On the morning of June 22, 43 year old Juanita Richardson of McBain, Michigan, fell from a cliff above Lake Superior, about one-half mile southwest of Miners Castle. Mrs. Richardson was picnicking along the cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with her husband when the incident occurred. Mr. Richardson ran to the Miners Castle Information Center to report the incident to NPS personnel.


Park Receives Approval for Utility Improvements at Belly River Ranger Station

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials announce that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for improvements to utilities at the Belly River Ranger Station was signed by National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder on June 12, 2006. The finding was made after reviewing...


NPS Announces Beach Access Change at Bodie Island Spit

News Release: An American Oystercatcher chick hatched Friday afternoon at Bodie Island Spit near Oregon Inlet causing Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray to announce a beach access change. The area starting 1.0 miles south of Ramp 4 to the end of the spit will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for about...


Lieberman Demands Greater Information Security For DHS Trusted Traveler Programs

News Release: Responding to a new Department of Homeland Security report on the protection of information used in frequent travelers programs, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., said Friday the Department is lagging in an area in which it should be leading.


Grassley Pleased With Assurance of Independent Inspector General for Smithsonian

News Release: Dear Director Portman: The Smithsonian’s Inspector General, Debra Ritt, has announced her resignation from the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG"). At this time, the OIG is investigating several matters including but not limited to salaries paid to executives and senior managers, accounting practices...


Grassley, Baucus Release GAO and JCT Reports on Puerto Rico

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, received a report from the Government Accountability Office entitled, “Puerto Rico: Fiscal Relations with the Federal Government and Economic Trends during the Phaseout of the Possessions...


Turmeric Curbs Off-Flavors in Packaged Pickles

News Release: An Agricultural Research Service scientist has found that turmeric, a spice used from antiquity as a coloring agent, could also be used as a natural antioxidant to keep dill pickles fresh after packaging in plastic jars or pouches.


INHOFE SAYS NAS REPORT REAFFIRMS ‘HOCKEY STICK’ IS BROKEN

News Release: June 22, 2006 Washington, D.C.-Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works commented on today's congressionally commissioned review by the National Academy of Sciences that shows that Dr. Michael Mann's “hockey stick" study was flawed, specifically refuting ...


Notice to Mariners Changes in the Boulder Basin (Burro Point)

News Release: Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the following changes in Aids to Navigation in the Boulder Basin on Lake Mead. Due to fluctuating water levels, the Burro Point Light number 6 previously located at.