News published on Federal Newswire in August 2011

News from August 2011


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Update:  North Rim Fires, August 8

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - The Point Fire experienced slow growth this weekend as warmer, drier weather moved into the area; and on Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Tipover Fire was discovered due north of the Point Fire, near the park/forest boundary, and is now being managed for both resource and protection objectives.


Technology Reveals Citrus Greening-Infected Trees

News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using a technology known as "Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflection" (FTIR-ATR) spectroscopy to rapidly identify with 95 percent accuracy citrus plant leaves infected with the devastating disease known as citrus greening.


News Release: LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service is seeking public comment on its environmental assessment (EA) analyzing options for upgrading the waste water treatment systems at Callville Bay. The existing system collects and treats waste water from both park service and concession facilities.


Three-Day Operation Targets Violent Areas To Find Murder, Violent Crime Suspects

News Release: KANSAS CITY, MO. - An effort led by Kansas City Police put more than 160 law enforcement officers in the most violent areas of the city for three days to attack violent crime. From August 3 - 5, this year’s violent crime initiative follows up and expands on the success of those in previous years. This...


Bryce Canyon National Park to Host a Public/Partner Open House

News Release: Bryce Canyon National Park to Host a Public/Partner Open House.


Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Fire Escape Contract Awarded

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that the contract to replace the emergency fire escape at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site has been awarded. Once the work is completed, which should take approximately 90 days, the site will reopen to the public. Thank you for your patience.


News Release: On Thursday, August 4, staff from Rocky Mountain National Park and the United States Forest Service joined by Grand Lake Mayor Judy Burke, dedicated a new one mile section of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Bowen Connector Trail was developed to provide a better...