News published on Federal Newswire in April 2012

News from April 2012


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Administrative Officer Selected for Outer Banks Group

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that Dean Mark was recently selected as the new Administrative Officer for the Outer Banks Group, which includes Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.


News Release: WEST BRANCH, IOWA- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, in partnership with the West Branch Public Library, invites children and their families to celebrate National Park Week on Monday, April 23. National Park Week (April 21-29, 2012) is the annual week for celebration and recognition of your National Parks. The theme of the year's National Park Week is "Picture Yourself in A National Park".


High Winds Contribute to Fire in Park

News Release: Strong winds caused a tree to fall on power lines, resulting in a small fire in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.


National Parks Are Closer Than You Think

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Celebrate National Park Week at the only National Park in Western Massachusetts from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29, 2012. Springfield Armory National Historic Site rolls out the red carpet with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Events will showcase the nearly 400 National Parks across America. Admission is free at all National Park Sites all week long.


Issa Announces GSA Hearing for Monday April 16th

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., today announced a hearing examining last week’s General Services Administration Inspector General report, which detailed wasteful spending related to 2010 Las Vegas Convention costing nearly $823,000. In the wake of the report, GSA Administrator Martha Johnson resigned, and the agency dismissed her top deputies.


News Release: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Biologists from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) captured a mountain lion in the Griffith Park area on March 28. After outfitting the lion with a GPS collar, recording measurements and collecting blood and tissue samples, biologists released the animal at the capture site.


Volunteer Senior Rangers Needed to Spruce Up Ike's Farm

News Release: The staff of the Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Adams County Office for Aging invites active, older citizens to participate in the Volunteer Senior Ranger Corps. On Thursday, May 3th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. volunteers are needed for the annual cleaning and preservation of Eisenhower's...


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy will host an informational public meeting for Riverton, Wyoming, Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRCA) Site stakeholders from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Central Wyoming College Arts Theater, 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, Wyoming.


Teacher-Ranger Summer Applications Are Due May 2

News Release: HARKERS ISLAND, NC - There is still time for Carteret County teachers to apply for a summer Teacher-Ranger-Teacher position at Cape Lookout National Seashore. Teacher-Rangers help foster a strong connection between local schools and nearby National Parks. Working as a Teacher-Ranger at Cape Lookout National Seashore will allow the teacher to bring their expertise to the park and take a deeper knowledge of the park back to their classroom.


International Scholars Learn Best Practices at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

News Release: Hawaii National Park, Hawaii -- Two scholars from World Heritage Sites in China and the Philippines are studying how Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, also a World Heritage Site, operates. Once they return to their countries, they will share how the National Park Service successfully integrates conservation and tourism.


Overflights Advisory Council Meeting, April 12, 2012

News Release: Denali Park, Alaska: The Denali National Park Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council will meet on Monday, April 23 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Marriott Residence Inn Midtown, located on 1025 E. 35th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting is open to the public.


Summer 2012 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher

News Release: Congaree National Park is seeking a dynamic teacher to work as a uniformed park ranger as part of the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program this summer. The teacher will assist with outreach efforts, develop lesson plans, and take on projects. They will then bring park resources into their classroom by...