News published on Federal Newswire in April 2007

News from April 2007


Senator Collins' Statement on FEMA's Announcement that the National Response Plan is Delayed

News Release: U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, today released this statement following the announcement by FEMA that it will not meet its deadline to release its updated National Response Plan. "The National Response Plan (NRP) establishes a comprehensive all-hazards...


News Release: The Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that it has received $2.44 million in federal funding to conduct the Drakes Estero Coastal Watershed Restoration Project. The project includes a number of specific physical treatments within five coastal watersheds, all draining into the Drakes Estero...


Bald Eagles Continue Their Comeback on the Channel Islands

News Release: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, CA - Today, biologists and dedicated eagle enthusiasts watched as a bald eagle chick hatched unaided on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of California. On the heels of two chicks last year on Santa Cruz Island, and four on Catalina Island within the last two weeks, this eaglet marks yet another exciting milestone in the restoration of bald eagles to the Channel Islands.


NPS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed 2008 Fee Changes

News Release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the public comment period for proposed 2008 park fees for several park facilities is now open through May 15.


News Release: For Planning Purposes Only Contact: Peter Rafle


News Release: Don Striker is the new superintendent at New River Gorge National River and the associated Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River. Striker succeeds superintendent Calvin Hite, who retired in January. Striker will begin his new assignment on April 29th.


News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - One of the rarest animals in North America is returning to Wind Cave National Park. The National Park Service Deputy Regional Director David Given recently signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment written to reintroduce the black-footed ferret into Wind Cave National Park.


News Release: Superintendent Dusty Shultz announced today that the popular Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive located just off M-109 in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will not be opening Saturday, April 14 as originally scheduled. The usual mid-April opening has been postponed one week, until April 21 due to current weather conditions.


News Release: Due to recent warm temperatures and a deteriorating snowpack, Denali National Park and Preserve Superintendent Paul Anderson has determined that there is no longer adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve that...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON — The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the City of Walnut, Calif., alleging violations of the rights of Chinese- and Korean-speaking voters under the Voting Rights Act.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Kenneth L. Wainstein, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Gregory G. Lockhart, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio and Timothy P. Murphy, Special Agent-in-Charge, ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Bakersfield CPA Prohibited From Advising Customers Not to File Tax Returns WASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction against Lowell ...


News Release: PIE, W. VA.—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez applauded the announcement today by Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee Nick J. Rahall, II (D-WV) that he would introduce a bill, at the request of the Administration to help establish an offshore aquaculture industry. The announcement ...



The US Interior Department published a three page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.