News published on Federal Newswire in April 2007

News from April 2007


The US Interior Department published a six page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a five page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: As part of its continuing series, the National Park Service (NPS) will conduct a "Planner for a Day" public workshop on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 4 pm at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls in Yosemite Valley. This event will focus on the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan. The workshop will be preceded by an overview slide presentation on planning in Yosemite at 8am.


Partner Sought for Development of New Biological Control for Fire
		Ants

News Release: A virus technology with potential to control red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) is available for licensing from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Cooperators are being sought to develop methods for growing and packaging the virus commercially, and for applying it under field conditions.


Statement by Chairman Tom Lantos at Hearing:

News Release: “The Outlook for the Independence of Kosova".


Deadline to Submit Snapshots for Whiskeytown Exhibit Near

News Release: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area would like to remind the public that the deadline to submit copies of their favorite “snapshot" for exhibition at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center is nearing. Friends of Whiskeytown, in cooperation with the National Park Service, is asking the public to submit amateur...


House Passes Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States House of Representatives voted today in favor of H.R. 1677, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007, sponsored by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA). The bill drew overwhelming bipartisan support...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, citing $570 million in cost savings for federal taxpayers, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., introduced legislation to modernize the federal tax lien system by moving it from paper-based filings in local recording offices to electronic filings on a national...


News Release: Looking for a way to explore a national park? Visit Richmond National Battlefield Park on April 28, 2007 for the First Annual National Park Service Junior Ranger Day at the historic Tredegar Iron Works. Children will earn a certificate, Jr. Ranger patch and a button created especially for this exciting...


Domenici Statement on Energy Efficiency Bill Introduction

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement regarding the introduction of the Energy Efficiency Promotion Act (S.1115):


News Release: Superintendent Jim LaRock announced today that the Monument will conduct a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for the 2007 summer season. The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work; provide gainful employment for 15-18 year olds; and, instill an environmental understanding and appreciation of the park's natural and cultural heritage.