News from January 2008
By Commerce News Now | Jan 2, 2008
The US Commerce Department published a seven page rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: A major change in the weather pattern is expected to take place in the eastern Pacific starting Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008. A series of Pacific storms are expected to come into the region with the potential for an extended period of significant rainfall and strong winds. Park visitors should be advised...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: Continuing the second season of the Know Your Park community education program series, the National Park Service Outer Banks Group will host two presentations on Revealing the Deep - Exploring North Carolina’s Deep Ocean Habitats by marine biologist Dr. Steve Ross.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: Zion National Park Superintendent Jock Whitworth has announced the completion of the park’s Backcountry Management Plan. This plan provides direction for the National Park Service to manage over 145,000 acres of backcountry within the park. The plan incorporates standards to measure the health of natural...
By State Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo, San Francisco) today released the following statement...
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following remarks regarding the announcement that the State of California has filed suit to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's denial of California's request for a waiver under the Clean Air Act to allow the state to regulate greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles...
By USDA Newswire | Jan 2, 2008
News Release: Swine research funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) indicates that inulin-a complex carbohydrate found in many plants worldwide-may help people absorb more iron from fruits, vegetables and grains. This finding by ARS plant physiologist Ross Welch and his colleagues could provide key support in the worldwide fight against iron deficiency.
By Commerce News Now | Jan 1, 2008
News Release: Pursuant to the requirements of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 (PERA), the Department of Commerce is required to analyze changes in propane prices relative to other energy sources. This interim report comes 180 days after the latest report found that propane prices exceeded a threshold ...
By Commerce News Now | Jan 1, 2008
News Release: The Advisory Committee on Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy was established by the Secretary of Commerce in September 2006 to recommend ways to improve the measurement of innovation in the economy. In its report, the Advisory Committee outlines its recommendations to the Secretary of Commerce ...
By Commerce News Now | Jan 1, 2008
News Release: Pursuant to the requirements of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996 (PERA), the Department of Commerce prepared this analysis of changes in propane prices relative to other energy sources. The report presents the relevant price data and concludes that propane prices have not exceeded the threshold established by PERA.
