News published on Federal Newswire in December 2008

News from December 2008


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Winter Driving Conditions on Rim Rock Drive - Expect Icy Conditions!

News Release: Stormy conditions have made Rim Rock Drive icy and hazardous. Driving across the top of Rim Rock Drive is not recommended due to exceptionally icy conditions. Plowing and sanding will be focused on the east and west hills only during continued stormy periods.


Great 2009 Holiday Gift that Gives in Many Ways

News Release: Looking for a unique gift idea for the holidays? A Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass is a great gift for that person who enjoys visiting the park or would like to visit more often.


Holiday Closures 2008

News Release: President Bush has issued an Executive Order declaring Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, a Federal holiday. All Departmental offices will be closed and employees excused from duty on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Sagamore Hill will be closed as well on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, and also because of the President’s Executive Order, Friday December 26. The site will be open as usual on Saturday and Sunday, December 27 and 28.


News Release: At least 15 fishers will be released at remote sites within the Elwha, Sol Duc and Hoh valleys of Olympic National Park this weekend, adding to the fisher population that was reintroduced last winter and moving closer to the goal of establishing an initial population of 100 animals.


Ways and Means Leaders Urge IRS to End Private Debt Collection Service

News Release: Dear President-Elect Obama: Congratulations on your recent victory. We are writing concerning the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS") use of private collection agencies to collect unpaid Federal tax liabilities. Presently, the IRS has contracts with two companies for the collection of unpaid Federal...


Pink Hibiscus Mealybug Pheromone Licensed

News Release: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has granted an exclusive license to South Carolina Scientific, Inc., of Columbia, S.C., to produce and market an ARS-developed insect sex pheromone that can help control the pink hibiscus mealybug, a crop pest that can cause up $750 million in damage annually to U.S. crops.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Coordinated Enforcement Actions by DOJ, SEC and German Authorities Result in Penalties of $1.6 Billion WASHINGTON – Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Siemens AG), a German corporation, and three of its subsidiaries ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON — Two related investment funds will pay civil penalties totaling $800,000 to settle charges that they violated premerger reporting requirements, the Department of Justice announced today.