News published on Federal Newswire in October 2010

News from October 2010


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a five page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rocky Mountain National Park Offers Public Meetings to Develop Alternatives for the Grand Ditch Breach Restoration EIS

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park will conduct two public meetings to develop alternatives for the Grand Ditch Breach Restoration Project on Oct 12, and 14, 2010. The first meeting will be held at the Grand Lake Fire Station 1, 201 West Portal Road in Grand Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The second meeting will be held in Fort Collins at the Café Columbine Conference Room, 802 West Drake Road on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces 2011 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it will hold the second annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit February 28 - March 2, 2011 at the Gaylord Convention Center just outside Washington, D.C. The event, which will unite key players from all sectors of the nation’s energy...


News Release: A major road construction contract, totaling close to $2 million, was issued late last week to Erick Ammon, Inc. of Silverdale, Washington and Anderson, California. Many park roads, from Staircase to Quinault, will undergo repairs in the coming weeks and months.


News Release: Bryce Canyon, Utah - While Bryce Canyon National Park remains open year round and showcases some of its most striking vistas during the winter season, some peak season facilities and amenities will close soon in preparation for winter's cold and snow.


Baucus, Reid, and Kerry Pen Letter to Secretary Sebelius Requesting More Cost-Control Protections for Seniors Who Obtain Medigap Supplemental Coverage

News Release: Dear Secretary Sebelius: We share your commitment to delivering high quality health care coverage to our nation’s Medicare beneficiaries at the best possible price. This commitment is exemplified by the announcement that beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will see their premiums decrease...


News Release: Washington, DC - The FutureGen Industrial Alliance today announced details of a process that will lead to the selection of an Illinois site for the storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) collected at FutureGen 2.0, a landmark project that will advance the deployment of carbon capture and storage technology...


New Yosemite Streamgage, Weather Station, Webcam to Monitor Merced River

News Release: New instruments and exhibits installed at Happy Isles.


CMP Public Comment Period Open

News Release: The National Park Service Chesapeake Bay released its draft Comprehensive Management Plan/Environmental Assessment for Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail today. Public review of the plan is encouraged and comments may be made for thirty days. After the public comment period closes...


News Release: Large crowds of boaters are expected in Biscayne National Park over the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend, October 8 - 11, 2010. Over 100 Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services personnel from the National Park Service and partner agencies, including US Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...


New Fish Feeds Made from Fish Byproducts

News Release: Fish byproducts may be a new source of fish feed, thanks to research by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded scientists in Hawaii.


News Release: WASHINGTON – At the direction of President Obama, the Departments of Justice and Education officially launched the National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention (the forum) along with participating localities and other federal agencies. The administration created the forum as a context for participating localities to share challenges and promising strategies with each other and to explore how federal agencies can better support local efforts.