News published on Federal Newswire in September 2006

News from September 2006


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a three page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Georgia Public Broadcasting produced a video feature on Frederica's Archeology Education Program. Program will be broadcast Friday September 8th at 9:30pm. For those that miss the broadcast, it can be also viewed online. (mms://mediam1.gpb.org/gpb-tv/2006/GAOD_GAODShow30206_141320411.wmv).


Arches Transportation Plan Available for Review

News Release: Arches National Park has released a draft Transportation Implementation Plan and Environmental Assessment for public review. “As the popularity of Arches National Park grows, we are working to update our transportation system to enhance visitor experiences and manage twenty-first century levels of use," commented Superintendent Laura Joss. “While the plan focuses on the needs of the park, we hope the potential solutions will also benefit the City of Moab and vicinity.".


Baucus Pleased Korea Will Resume Imports Of Some U.S Beef

News Release: Washington, DC -U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, welcomed Korea’s announcement today that it will allow shipments of U.S. boneless beef from cattle less than 30 months. Prior to the suspension of trade in December 2003, Korea was a major market for U.S. beef, with exports exceeding $814 million in that year.


Gene "Delivery Truck" Aids Nonchemical Pest Control

News Release: In a pest-control approach called the sterile insect technique, irradiation is used to sterilize factory-grown males of a pest insect, like screwworms or Mediterranean fruit flies. When released into the field, the males mate with wild females and no offspring are produced, thus eliminating or reducing the need for chemical insecticides.


News Release: The Senate has approved legislation passed out of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee earlier this year that would increase the transparency of federal spending decisions. The measure, entitled the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 2590, would require the federal...


National Park Service Hosts New York State Hunter Safety Course

News Release: Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Superintendent Dave Forney is pleased to announce that a New York State Hunter Safety Course for firearms will be held at the TustenTown Hall in Narrowsburg, NY, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., October 7 and 8, 2006. Participants will receive a New YorkState...


Economic Benefit of Pictured Rocks NL

News Release: A new National Park Service study estimates that the economic value of the existence of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for the local community is $19.3 million annually, and reports that the presence of the park supports a total of 461 jobs.


Collins, Lieberman Highlight National Preparedness Month Encourage Families to Prepare for Emergencies

News Release: Washington - Senators Susan Collins (R-Me.) and Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.), Honorary Senate Co-Chairs of National Preparedness Month, expressed their support today for this annual effort by the Department of Homeland Security to encourage Americans to work to boost preparedness for emergencies and national...