News published on Federal Newswire in June 2008

News from June 2008


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Information Update: June 24, 2008 Plutonium Discharge into Sink Below Federal and State Limits

News Release: BOULDER, Colo. - Using detailed measurements made with the assistance of a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) team, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has determined that a discharge of plutonium powder into the sanitary sewer system from a laboratory room sink at NIST on June 9 was below federal and state limits.


News Release: On Friday, June 6, The Pyne Arts Singers from Lowell’s J. G. Pyne Arts Magnet School sang their adaptation of “We’re All in This Together" at the conclusion of a commissioned film and live performance production celebrating Lowell National Historical Park’s 30th Anniversary. Over 400 attendees filled...


News Release: Lifeguards are on duty at Coquina Beach (Nags Head), as well as Lighthouse Beach (Buxton) and Ocracoke Day Use Area from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day.


Baucus Questions Trade Agencies On Progress Toward Safer Borders, Swifter Commerce

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today questioned witnesses from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Treasury Department, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and the Office of the United States Trade Representative...


News Release: Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Susan Collins today urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to consider establishing a seasonal port of entry at the U.S./Canadian border along Russell Road in Fort Fairfield, Maine. This is in response to CBP’s announcement that it intended to...



Temporary Tramway in Place for Mount Rushmore Fireworks

News Release: MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. - Beginning Wednesday, June 25, visitors to Mount Rushmore will glimpse part of the behind the scenes preparations that go into producing one of the nation’s highest rated fireworks shows. A state-of-the-art temporary rope tramway, used to ferry supplies to the top of the memorial, will be installed as crews ready the memorial for the annual Independence Day Celebration.


High Rise Fire Fighting—Effective Use of Positive Pressure Ventilation

News Release: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) engineers recently released a two-disk DVD set that demonstrates how Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV), a technique in which powerful fans force smoke and heat from corridors and stairwells, can increase the effectiveness of firefighters and survivability of occupants in high rise structures.


2008-2009 Commerce Science and Technology Fellows Announced

News Release: Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that 17 individuals have been selected to participate in the Commerce Science and Technology Fellowship (ComSci) Program. Established in 1964 and later enacted by Congress, ComSci is a 10-month policy study and leadership program that is open to...


Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces Selection of 2008-2009 Commerce Science and Technology Fellows

News Release: WASHINGTON-Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that 17 individuals have been selected to participate in the Commerce Science and Technology Fellowship (ComSci) Program. Established in 1964 and later enacted by Congress, ComSci is a 10-month policy study and leadership program that...