News published on Federal Newswire in August 2009

News from August 2009


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


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 two page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


News Release: Come to Hampton National Historic Site on Sunday, September 20th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for a special afternoon of “manly" sport!.


Wildlife Observation Platform Rebuilt

News Release: When a wildlife viewing platform at Gateway's Sandy Hook Unit in New Jersey burned down in 2008, rebuilding it became an important project.


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No Strings Attached Sandy Hook Foundation Helps Park Adopt Fishing Line Recycling Program

News Release: Anglers at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area can now do their part for the environment thanks to a grant from the Sandy Hook Foundation that provides bins for recycling discarded fishing line. Monofilament fishing line, another name for single-strand, high-density, nylon fishing...


North Cascacdes Fire Update August 19

News Release: Overview: Twelve fires ranging in size from a single tree to 350 acres have been burning in the North Cascades National Park Complex since late June. All twelve fires were started by lightning. The total acreage for all fires combined is 646 acres. Five of these fires are being managed with suppression tactics to protect the public, and infrastructure in the area. The other seven fires are being managed for resource benefits.


Comment that Health Care Bill Should Receive Broad Bipartisan Support Isn’t New, Examples of Prior Comments

News Release: Some reporters are treating Sen. Grassley’s comments this week that a bipartisan health care bill should have more than a few Republican votes as news. In fact, Sen. Grassley has made similar comments for months. Four examples are available in the attached Printer-Friendly Version.


News Release: Overview: Twelve fires ranging from a single tree to 350 acres have been burning in the North Cascades National Park Complex since early August. All twelve fires were started by lightning. Five of these fires are being managed with suppression tactics to protect the public, and infrastructure in the area. The other seven fires are being managed for resource benefits.


News Release: On Aug. 17, two Portland Oregon climbers were ascending the Dorado Needle via the SW Buttress Route when the lead climber fell approximately 20 feet. The belayer was able to lower his partner to a protected ledge. While not critically injured, the fallen climber suffered a severe puncture wound which...


News Release: Washington, D.C. -- A hydrogen production and dispensing station constructed and operated with support from the Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) was officially opened Monday at the Yeager Airport in Charleston, W.Va. The facility is an example of how domestically produced fuels may be used to power a variety of vehicles and equipment, lessening U.S. dependence on foreign oil.


DOE Projects to Advance Environmental Science and Technology

News Release: Washington, DC - The Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected nine new projects targeting environmental tools and technology for shale gas and coalbed methane (CBM) production. NETL's goals for these projects are to improve management of water resources, water usage, and water disposal, and to support science that will aid the regulatory and permitting processes required for shale gas development.