News published on Federal Newswire in October 2008

News from October 2008


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Denali Park Road has closed for the winter at Mile 3 (Park Headquarters). The winter trailhead has been established at the headquarters gate, and parking for visitors is available in the adjacent lot. There is snow and ice on the road beyond park headquarters, but snow cover is marginal for winter recreational activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mushing or ski-joring at this time.


Sorting Technology for Red, White Wheat Kernels

News Release: A small-scale imaging system that inspects and sorts wheat samples and other grains at moderate speeds with 95 to 99 percent accuracy has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.


Glacier Officials Announce Closure Date for Logan Pass

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials announce the winter closure of the 16-mile alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road (Sun Road) between Avalanche Creek and Logan Pass on Monday, October 20 at 8 a.m. Park policy establishes a firm closing of the road between The Loop and Logan Pass. Given current Sun Road reconstruction, this closure will extend from Avalanche Creek to Jackson Glacier Overlook.


News Release: The National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument is pleased to announce the expansion of it Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP) program. The goal is to provide more visitor services and allow the National Park Service to accomplish a higher level of preservation and interpretation of the historic site.


Sagamore Hill National Historic Site General Management Plan Finalized

News Release: The General Management Plan (GMP) for Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has been approved and finalized and a Presentation Edition is now being distributed to the public. The GMP was developed with the participation of staff, volunteers, neighbors, partners, community leaders and government agencies...


News Release: Three decades after Congress created inspectors general (IGs) to be the watchdogs in federal government agencies, legislation to improve efficiency and accountability within the federal government by strengthening the inspector general system has been signed into law. The new law will help guarantee...