News published on Federal Newswire in April 2008

News from April 2008


The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a nine page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Pinnacles National Monumentis proud to celebrate the legacy of local climbing with the Rockpile Rendezvous. The event will be heldJune 7, 2008, from10amto3pm, on the West Side of Pinnacles. As part of the monument’s yearlong Centennial Celebration, Pinnacles is striving to engage communities in hopes of strengthening local involvement that has been a cornerstone of Pinnacles well before its creation 100 years ago.


NBC's Earth Day Coverage Features Grand Coulee Dam

News Release: The national media spotlight for Earth Day 2008 was on the Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Coulee Dam, as NBC-TV's top-rated "Today Show" program introduced its "Green Power Today" feature. The first in a week-long series of environmental news segments aimed at highlighting the nation's energy conservation efforts, the feature focused on the vital importance of hydropower in America's growing demand for clean sources of energy.


Berman Applauds African Countries’ Actions to Block Chinese Weapons Delivery to Zimbabwe

News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today praised leaders in Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Tanzania for blocking attempts by a Chinese vessel to deliver a massive shipment of ammunition, mortars, and other lethal armaments to the embattled Zimbabwean government.


Be A National Park Service Junior Ranger

News Release: Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day - April 26, 2008.


Morrow Point Boat Tour Reservations For 2008

News Release: Beginning Monday, May 1, 2008 visitors to the Gunnison Basin will once again be able to make reservations to journey into the Black Canyon on the Morrow Point Boat Tour in Curecanti National Recreation Area.


News Release: To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Rocky Mountain National Park is hosting an all-invited volunteer project on Thursday morning, May 1. Anyone interested in celebrating the rewards of volunteering is invited and encouraged to participate.


News Release: Mr. Speaker, in the sixty years since the founding of our ally Israel, the United States has had no greater friend in the Middle East. U.S.-Israeli friendship is based, first and foremost, on shared democratic values and our mutual pursuit of peace and stability in the Middle East, and it is buttressed by our nation’s unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security.


Denali Pro Award Winners Announced

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) and Pigeon Mountain Industries (PMI) recognize mountaineering guides Heidi Kloos and Robert Durnell of Mountain Trip International as joint recipients of the Denali Pro Award for their selfless assistance to fellow climbers during a May 2007 rescue effort.


News Release: Pinnacles National Monument will celebrate its 100th year with a Centennial Weekend March 28-30, 2008. A variety of programs will be offered through the weekend. Topics include: condor reintroduction, raptor monitoring, red-legged frogs and amphibians, bats, and invasive plant eradication. We will also...


Earth day Electronic Field Trip at Everglades

News Release: On Tuesday, April 22nd, Everglades National Park will host a live broadcast of an electronic field trip to celebrate Earth Day and National Park Week. School children from around the country will have the opportunity to virtually visit the Everglades while learning about native plants, invasive species, and conservation.


NPS STUDENT EMPLOYEE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

News Release: College Student Helps at Lighthouse: Lead park ranger at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Laura Sturtz of Frisco, NC, greets young visitors during last Friday’s seasonal opening of the lighthouse. Laura works at Cape Hatteras National Seashore as a student employee. Summer student positions are still available at the Outer Banks national park sites; call (252) 473-2111, x164 for more information.


News Release: The following was published in The Hill newspaper.


News Release: Petrified Forest National Park Celebrates Earth Day with Holbrook Indian School.