News published on Federal Newswire in May 2010

News from May 2010


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation Announces $492,383 in ARRA Funding to Return Yuma Pipeline to Original Flow Capacity

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Reclamation, an agency of the Department of the Interior, has awarded a $492,383 contract to BasePoint Design Corporation of Aurora, Colorado, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.


Public Comment Period for NPS Draft EIS for Off Road Vehicle Management Plan Ends May 11

News Release: As previously announced, the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan ends Tuesday, May 11, 2010. This announcement confirms the respective deadlines for both electronic and written comments on the DEIS.


BLM State Director Retires

News Release: Gene Terland, State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Montana and the Dakotas, has retired.Terland was at the Montana post since 2006. A Montana native and Montana State University graduate, his BLM career spanned 36 years. Prior to coming to Billings he served in Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and...


Issa, Towns Ask FDA for Answers on Pediatric Medication Recall

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Chairman Edolphus “Ed" Towns (D-NY) today requested information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to a recent major voluntary recall of popular over-the-counter pediatric medication...


News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in North Dakota are evaluating the storage properties of promising new potato varieties that could greatly improve potato quality for growers throughout the United States.


WILDERNESS MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED

News Release: LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service will accept public comment on its.


Oversight Republicans Publish First Congressional Committee iPhone App

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) today launched “GovWatch," the first-ever congressional committee iPhone app, harnessing cutting-edge mobile communications technology to boost transparency, accountability, and information sharing...


National Park Service Beach Access Report for May 6 2010

News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches are being managed under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree. Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and sea turtle nesting closures may...


News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ―National parks and other federal land agencies are offering a series of fee- free days this summer and fall-an encouragement to all to celebrate and enjoy your public lands this year!.


Baucus, Grassley Hail Senate Passage of Bill to Aid Haiti's Earthquake Recovery

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded Senate passage today of legislation to support Haiti’s recovery following the January earthquake that shattered the country’s already struggling economy. Baucus and Grassley introduced...


New Report Finds Nearly 60 Million Americans with Diagnosed Preexisting Conditions

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented today following the release of a new report documenting nearly 60 million Americans under age 65 who have been diagnosed with a preexisting condition and will therefore benefit from the new health care reform law that prohibits insurance...


Concession Contract Awarded for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the award of a concession contract for guided trail rides using mules at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Mangum Enterprises, Inc., dba Grand Canyon Trail Rides-North Rim.


News Release: "Since taking control of Congress in 2007, Democrats have increased spending on Homeland Security programs in each annual budget.".


Reclamation Releases 2010 Operations Plan for the Klamath Project

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation's Klamath Basin Area Office released the annual Operations Plan for the Klamath Project today. Conditions should permit releases to begin no earlier than May 15. Reclamation and irrigation contractors are together monitoring the situation closely. Releases will begin as soon as conditions allow. Klamath irrigators can expect the following releases from Project facilities...