News published on Federal Newswire in August 2008

News from August 2008


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Seneca Falls, NY - Women’s Rights National Historical Park Chief of Interpretation Lee Werst announced today that the park will host a multimedia program at the Wesleyan Chapel, August 29th through the 31st, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm each day. The program will consist of images projected within the Wesleyan...


USDA Germplasm Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary

News Release: FORT COLLINS, Colo.--The U.S. Department of Agriculture 's premier genebank is celebrating its 50th anniversary here today. The National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (NCGRP), part of USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), maintains the genetic diversity of the world's crops and livestock...


News Release: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to reopen following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay.


Oxygen Data is a Best Seller for Atmospheric Research

News Release: The paper currently holding the top spot for most downloaded paper in the Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy is the densely titled "Experimental intensity and lineshape parameters of the oxygen A-band using frequency-stabilized cavity ring-down spectroscopy." A collaborative effort of researchers at the...


NIST Requests Comments on Next Generation C/A Process for Information Systems

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for public review and comment a major revision to its security certification and accreditation (C&A) guidelines for federal information systems. A substantial rewrite of the original document, the new Guide for Security Authorization...


News Release: Deputy Superintendent Darrell Echols announced today the reopening of South Point on Ocracoke Island for off-road vehicle (ORV) access effective Aug. 18, 2008. The pre-nesting closure, established in late March of 2008 and includes the interior sections of the point, will remain in place and is posted...


News Release: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks to reopen following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay.


Candy-Coating Keeps Proteins Sweet

News Release: Sugar-frosting isn't just for livening up boring bran flakes; it can also preserve important therapeutic proteins. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a fast, inexpensive and effective method for evaluating the sugars pharmaceutical companies use to stabilize protein-drugs for storage at room temperature. The group presented their findings* at the 236th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition.


News Release: Thank you Chris (Padilla, Under Secretary for International Trade). Mayor Franklin, your vision and dedication both this year and last has been critical to the success of the Americas Competitiveness Forum. Thank you for your partnership and for all you’ve done.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.