News published on Federal Newswire in July 2007

News from July 2007


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Gaining Strides Against a Giant Reed

News Release: The tenacious and aggressive weed known as Arundo donax, also called Carrizo cane and giant reed, can easily grow three to seven inches a day and reach a height of 30 feet. It's such a pernicious nuisance that it is now the top target for entomologist John Goolsby, who works at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory in Weslaco, Texas.


Tuolumne Planning Workbook Available in Yosemite National Park

News Release: The combined draft environmental impact statement for these two plans is anticipated for release to the public in summer 2009. In the meantime, the Tuolumne Planning Workbook will allow park staff, the public, stakeholders, tribal groups, and other agencies to comment on the preliminary work completed...


French Marines encamp at Fort Necessity

News Release: FARMINGTON, Pa., - An historic detachment of French Marines will set up camp in the Great Meadows near Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, July 21 and 22. The camp will be open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.


NPS “Beach Ambassador” Program Final Training Date Scheduled

News Release: The final scheduled training date for the NPS pilot "Beach Ambassador" program is set for Saturday, July 21, 2007. The program’s goal is to increase preventative lifesaving efforts through educational materials and personal contacts with the visiting public to Cape Hatteras National Seashore and village beaches. The program will educate and inform the public of potential hazards associated with beach recreation, including rip current awareness.


Five Backcountry Campsites Close Due to Bear Activity-Sites Re-Opened

News Release: Due to increased bear activity and visitor safety concerns, park staff closed five backcountry campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park on July 13. The sites are located in the Wild Basin area in the southern portion of the park. These five campsites; Pine Ridge, Tahosa, Aspen Knoll, Siskin, and North St. Vrain will be closed through July 19 and reevaluated.


Lantos Applauds UK Court Ruling Allowing Transparency in Congolese Financial Records

News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos, chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today welcomed a British court ruling that lets the human rights group Global Witness publish financial records reflecting lavish spending by the Congolese president's son.


News Release: On August 14 and 15, 2007, grade 3-8 teachers, field naturalists, and community educators are invited to join an Acadia education ranger for a one-day workshop or two-day facilitator training for the Leopold Project, curriculum based activities based on the classic work of Aldo Leopold, A Sand County...