News from July 2011
By USDA Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Mas Por Menos LLC of Charlotte, N.C., for failure to pay 10 sellers a total amount of $251,735.80 for 75 lots of produce. This is in violation of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-This summer, Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a series of Cultural Demonstrators each Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. This program provides the opportunity for regional people to share their history and traditional arts and crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest. The demonstrators for the rest of summer 2011 include.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: The search for solo Austrian climber Juergen Kanzian concluded Thursday evening, June 30 after NPS mountaineering rangers at the 14,200-foot camp located the climber’s body using a high powered spotting scope. The park’s A-Star B3 helicopter flew to the site and aerial observers confirmed the findings...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Our national parks are public landscapes that heal our spirit and give us solace. These special uniquely American places also afford us an opportunity to reflect on our history, heritage and culture. With every July 4th holiday, the safety and the security of our visitors are our top priority.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: BOISE, IDAHO - Fernando Luna-Rodriguez, 32, of El Sinore, California, was sentenced July 1, 2011, to 30 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. Luna-Rodriguez was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release following his prison term and 80 hours of community service. Luna-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to the charge on March 29, 2011.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) related to the third hydroelectric generating unit project at Black Canyon Diversion Dam located on the Payette River about 30 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Calif.-Golden Gate National Recreation Area expects heavy use of beaches, parking lots, trails, and historic sites this Fourth of July weekend. The National Park Service would like to pass on these tips for a safe and enjoyable holiday.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have confirmed that the presence of Escherichia coli pathogens in surface waters could result from the pathogen's ability to survive for months in underwater sediments. Most E. coli strains don't cause illness, but they are indicator organisms used by water quality managers to estimate fecal contamination.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Big Time Festival. Saturday, July 16, 2011. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kule Loklo. Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, Point Reyes National Seashore. The annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 16, from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m., at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Stark (D-CA), commenting today on the 45th anniversary of Medicare’s launch, vowed to fight Republican efforts to take away the vital security the program has provided millions of Americans.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today underscored the importance of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s obligation to complete its review of the Department of Energy’s license application for Yucca Mountain. The court’s decision comes almost exactly one...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service and the Friends of Sagamore Hill invite you to celebrate Independence Day at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on Monday, July 4. Independence Day was an important holiday for Theodore Roosevelt. After speaking at the festivities in Oyster Bay, TR would gather his extended...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) will be re-soliciting the Volcano House concession prospectus because the proposals received did not meet critical requirements for the concession contract. All proposals received in response to this solicitation were considered non-responsive and/or not qualified. Cindy...
By DOE Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today underscored the importance of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s obligation to complete its review of the Department of Energy’s license application for Yucca Mountain. The court’s decision comes almost exactly one...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 1,140,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations. Of the total, 360,000 tons is for delivery during the 2010/2011 marketing year and 780,000 tons is for delivery during the 2011/2012 marketing year.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a series of day and evening programs during the month of July. Park rangers will present a variety of programs in both Tennessee and Kentucky. The programs in Tennessee will be held at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center or nearby facilities.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, NM - DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit and United States Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales announced that on June 30, 2011, five defendants who reside in Valencia and Socorro Counties were arrested on federal methamphetamine trafficking charges. The defendants, who are charged in criminal...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 1, 2011
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Paradise Produce Inc., operating out of Bayside, N.Y., for failing to pay a $21,139.50 reparation award in favor of a California seller. The sole responsibly connected officer, director, and stockholder is Nak W. Kwang.
