News published on Federal Newswire in August 2011

News from August 2011


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published an eight page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


In letter to President, Hatch Demands Full Consultation on Administration’s Trade Reorganization

News Release: Dear Mr. President: . I am writing to request a status update on your Administration’s trade reorganization efforts. During the State of the Union on Jan. 25, 2011 you noted that 12 U.S. agencies are involved with exports and announced an Administration-wide effort to “develop a proposal to merge,...


Yosemite’s Historic Wawona Hotel Fountains Spring to Life

News Release: Yosemite Conservancy, National Park Service and DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. Partner to Rehabilitate Signature Fountains of the Wawona Hotel.


News Release: Grand Junction, CO, Aug. 24, 2011 - Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight field hearing in Grand Junction, Colorado entitled “American Jobs and Energy Security: Domestic Oil Shale, the Status of Research, Regulation and Roadblocks." U.S. oil shale has the potential...


News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 133,500 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2011/2012 marketing year.


News Release: The National Weather Service is predicting that the effects of Hurricane Irene will impact the Outer Banks Group units, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, by Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 with storm conditions continuing through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.


News Release: Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. Collection dates begin Saturday, September 10 through October 31. Firewood collection times will vary based on location of firewood. Some locations will not be available for collection...


Park Islands Close for Severe Weather

News Release: Due to expected severe marine weather associated with the outer bands of Hurricane Irene, Biscayne National Park is taking a cautious approach in order to protect public property, as well as the safety of visitors and employees.


Hurricane Irene closures

News Release: Harkers Island, NC - Based on the projected track of Hurricane Irene, Cape Lookout National Seashore has implemented its emergency weather evacuation plan. Cape Lookout National Seashore will evacuate all visitors from the National Seashore beginning on Thursday morning, August 25.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The National Park Service (NPS) has temporarily closed the Washington Monument in order to properly evaluate the structure following today's earthquake. The Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials were closed for a short period of time as a precaution, but reopened to the public as of about 7:20 p.m. There have been no injuries to any visitors.