News published on Federal Newswire in March 2009

News from March 2009


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lassen Volcanic National Park Rangers Charge Snowmobile Riders for Trespassing in the Park.

News Release: On Saturday, March 28, 2009 Andrew Ellis Pratt from Fall River Mills, CA, Andrew Ellis Pratt Jr., and Timothy Edward Pratt (both Eureka, CA residents) were cited into federal court for riding snowmobiles inside Lassen Volcanic National Park, a violation of Federal Regulations. These individuals were...


U.S. Must Enforce Laws to Break Down Trade Barriers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Senior House Democrats today sent a letter to President Barack Obama, renewing their commitment to work with the Administration towards stricter enforcement of U.S. rights under trade agreements. The letter was sent in anticipation of the Administration’s annual “National Trade Estimate" (NTE) report listing barriers to U.S. exports. (Please click here to view a pdf of the letter and attachment).


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) delivered a speech today titled, "A New Partnership for a New Moment in US-Russian Relations" on the United States policy toward Russia.


News Release: ST. LOUIS, Mo. - From March 21, 2009 to June 21, 2009, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will display an exhibit entitled The River Inside: Photographs by John Guider, at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis.


Denali Overflights Advisory Council Meeting in Fairbanks

News Release: The fifth meeting of the Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council will take place on Tuesday April 7, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the National Park Service Fairbanks Administrative Center located at 4175 Geist Road. Individuals can also participate by videoconference from the...


Deer 4-Poster Study to Continue at Fire Island National Seashore

News Release: Patchogue, New York-New York State's 4-Poster Tick Management Technology study will be permitted to continue for another year on Fire Island. On March 20, Superintendent Chris Soller of Fire Island National Seashore approved a scientific research and collecting permit for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) to test a total of four "4-Poster Tickicide" devices in two communities within the boundaries of the park.


Bacteria Tapped to Battle Crop-Damaging Roundworms

News Release: Beneficial bacteria, aided by a "cocktail" of potent natural compounds, may offer a way to biologically control soybean cyst nematodes and other crop-damaging roundworms. That's the implication of ongoing studies by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC) in St. Louis, Mo.


Spring Has Sprung Family Fun Fest

News Release: Bunnies, colored eggs and baskets are springtime standards, but what’s the real story? Participants in Biscayne National Park’s “Spring Has Sprung! “ Family Fun Fest on April 5 will know! The free event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center, and features stations located around the visitor center that provide a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, including.


Chairman Kerry Urges Sri Lankan President to Protect Civilians

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry sent a letter to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing his grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in that country and its government's failure to allow humanitarian groups full access to provide relief.


News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Grand Canyon National Park and the Morris K. Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation), an independent federal agency based in Tucson, Arizona, recently formalized their partnership when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2009. The two organizations have collaborated...