News from August 2012
By DOE Gazette | Aug 28, 2012
The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 28, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 28, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 28, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 28, 2012 - While Gulf Coast communities brace for Hurricane Isaac, the storm has already had a significant impact on oil and natural gas production. According to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), over 93 percent of the current daily oil production in...
By DOE Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As part of the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, which aims to drive solar energy to be cost-competitive with other energy sources by 2020, Secretary Steven Chu announced today new investments totaling $10 million over five years for two university-led projects to advance innovative...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - The free shuttle transportation service accessing Logan Pass and locations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road will operate through Labor Day, September 3. The last day for visitors to utilize the free shuttle service during the 2012 season is Labor Day.
By USDA Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 110,000 metric tons of soybeans to China during the 2012/2013 marketing year.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is seeking input on the draft Black Locust Invasive Tree Removal Plan concerning the treatment and removal of Black Locust trees in the area of the Old Kettle Falls town site. This is the first step in the planning process necessary to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Closure Will Allow Park to Establish Prevention Protocols.
By DOL Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Region 5 News Release: 12-1763-CHI. Aug. 28, 2012. Contact: Scott Allen Rhonda Burke. Phone: 312-353-6976. Email: allen.scott@dol.gov burke.rhonda@dol.gov. CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found that Norfolk Southern Railway Co. violated the whistleblower...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: After the passing of Tropical Storm Isaac and without sustaining any major damage, Biscayne National Park reopened all park facilities to the public this morning. The park's islands (including Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, and Adams Key) were closed to the public on Friday.
By US DOT Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today released the following statement regarding the Obama administration's announcement that it has finalized national fuel economy and pollution standards for cars and light trucks.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host a meeting with park managers, transportation experts and the public to discuss opportunities for improving access in the park. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EDT), at the Bandy Creek Interpretation and Education Building across from the Visitor Center.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee leaders today issued a statement after the Obama Administration proceeded to finalize a new rule on auto efficiency that were designed in secret and that will increase the cost of automobiles and decrease vehicle safety.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: WHAT: Help Gateway create a new vision for a great urban park in the 21st Century. As part of the next phase of the on-going General Management Plan (GMP) process, three draft management alternatives, each laying out a different direction for the park, are available for comments and suggestions. Information about the alternatives and GMP can be found on the park's website at.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 28, 2012
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement regarding preparations underway for Hurricane Isaac...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 27, 2012
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the deadline for nominations for 16 positions on its three Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) in Oregon and Washington. Nominations must be submitted by Sept 4.RACs are citizen-based groups that make recommendations to the BLM regarding...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2012
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 NEW YORK—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined representatives from Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and National Football League at the NASDAQ in New ...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2012
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today spoke with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, and Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant in preparation for Tropical Storm ...
