News published on Federal Newswire in July 2009

News from July 2009


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a five page proposed rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Second Fee-Free Weekend for Local National Parks (Cortez)

News Release: The second of three "fee-free" weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching. On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors.


News Release: Sandy Hook Unit. On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 & 19, the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area will be participating in the nationwide Fee Free Weekend at America’s National Parks. Although Sandy Hook has no entrance fee, a beach parking fee of $10 per car is charged between Memorial...


LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE FEE-FREE THIS WEEKEND

News Release: LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE FEE-FREE THIS WEEKEND.


News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received multiple reports that a car had driven over the edge near the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park.


News Release: Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces a collaborative project with Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International to design, build, and test a warm gas cleanup system to remove multiple contaminants from coal-derived syngas. The 50-MWe system will include technologies to remove...


News Release: Gateway provides abundant recreational and learning opportunities, from swimming, boating and fishing to team sports, bicycling and nature study. We've got an amazing variety of programs and fun activities for everyone. We're your "gateway" to canoeing (you don't even need to bring a canoe, we have them!)...


Sope Creek Parking Lot Closure

News Release: The Sope Creek parking lot of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will be closed for pavement repairs beginning July 27, 2009 through Aug. 21, 2009. The large sinkhole in the parking lot will be repaired in addition to seal coating and restriping the lot. Closures are scheduled for weekdays which will allow for full use of the park on the weekends. Below is the schedule of work and closed periods.


News Release: The second of three "fee-free" weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching. On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors.



NPS SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADES

News Release: NPS SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADES.


News Release: Americans consume about 130 pounds of fresh and processed potatoes per capita annually, and in 2008 U.S. farmers harvested some 41.3 billion pounds of spuds on more than one million acres. So making even small changes in how potatoes are grown could yield big benefits for the environment.


News Release: The second of three "fee-free" weekends announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar as a way of encouraging Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit their national parks is quickly approaching. On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments will join national park units across the country in waiving entrance fees for all park visitors.


SENATE CONFIRMS GROVES AS CENSUS DIRECTOR

News Release: WASHINGTON-Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Monday applauded the confirmation of Robert M. Groves to be Director of the Census Bureau. Groves was confirmed by a voice vote.


News Release: (Munising, MICH.) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore announces availability of a new bronze medallion, commemorating the natural and cultural history of the park. The medallion is produced by the Northwest Territorial Mint through Eastern National, the park's cooperating association that operates four...


Grand Canyon National Park Releases Proposed Rule to Update Regulations Governing Colorado River

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - A proposed rule to update regulations associated with the management of the Colorado River and adjoining lands administered by the National Park Service within Grand Canyon National Park was published in the Federal Register today. The proposed rule would update 36 Code of Federal Register, section 7.4(b), thereby, implementing Grand Canyon National Park’s recently completed Colorado River Management Plan.