News from August 2012
By DOJ Gazette | Aug 7, 2012
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Aug 7, 2012
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Aug 7, 2012
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MT. - Glacier National Park announces the beginning of public scoping for a proposal to construct a fish passage barrier on lower Akokala Creek, in the vicinity of the Akokala Creek Bridge. The proposed barrier will help protect native fish in the Akokala system from potential invasion by non-native fish species. Public scoping is the first step involving the public in the environmental assessment process.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: KEYSTONE, SD: As daylight shortens the hours of operation change at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Beginning Sunday Aug. 12, 2012, the Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore will transition to an earlier start time of 8:00 PM. The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, bookstore and museum as well as the Information Center’s closing time will change to 9:00 PM.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: On Saturday Aug. 18, Mount Rainier National Park will present Shadows of the Past, a "living history" program. Volunteers and staff in costumes will portray important individuals from the park's past. The early story of Mount Rainier and the National Park Service from 1883 through 1916 will be told. Lead Rangers will guide groups along the Trail of Shadows in Longmire. Historical figures will emerge from the darkness while volunteers with lanterns illuminate the scene!.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is urgently seeking the public's help to identify a suspected child pornography producer and rescue at least two underage victims.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: SAUGUS, M.A. - Earlier this week the National Park Service announced the winner of the 13th annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest. This year's winning image of Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is evocative of the early industry of the 17th century, represented by scenic waterwheels and forge. The winning photo was taken by Don Woods of North Clarendon, Vermont.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: NEWBURY PARK, Calif. -- Experienced and novice star gazers alike are invited to attend a free "Sky Star Party" on Saturday, August 18 from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Rancho Sierra Vista in Newbury Park. Hosted by the National Park Service and led by Cal Lutheran University's Dr. Mike Shaw, the family-friendly evening will include a constellation tour, a short night hike and telescope viewing of the Milky Way.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) intends to issue an updated prospectus soliciting for proposals in response to a business opportunity to provide commercial services that may include houseboat and boat rentals, moorage, retail, fuel sales, food and beverage sales, and related services at Keller Ferry and Seven Bays Marinas within Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: On Monday, August 6, rapidly melting snow on the lower reaches of the Muir Snowfield revealed a male body at the 8,000' level, approximately 0.5 mile above Pebble Creek. It appeared that the body had been under snow for some time. A party descending from Camp Muir spotted the individual late yesterday within sight of the trail. The individual was brought down the mountain on a litter by park rangers today. His identity will be determined by the Pierce County Medical Examiner.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: Grand Teton National Park rangers rescued an injured hiker today, August 7, after he slipped and tumbled 20 feet on rocky terrain and sustained facial and lower leg injuries. Paul Danes, 23, of Raleigh,.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: In response to popular demand and positive feedback, Redwood National & State Parks (RNSP) has scheduled additional "photowalks" conducted by park volunteers and retired professional photographers Peg & Rex Lavoie. Designed for amateur and professional photographers alike, Rex and Peg will provide helpful...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: Hawaii National Park, Hawaiʻi -- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is developing a Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for former cattle pastures in Kahuku, and is seeking the public's input.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: POINT REYES, CALIFORNIA - On Sept. 13, 1962, President Kennedy signed the Point Reyes National Seashore Authorization Act, realizing the dream of a national seashore at Point Reyes.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2012
News Release: On July 23, thunderstorms produced numerous lightning strikes within Lassen Volcanic National Park. One of the strikes ignited a fire approximately one mile northeast of Paradise Meadows between the Terrace Lake and Paradise Meadows Trails. This fire, named the Reading Fire, is a naturally ignited wildfire...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2012
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 "Yesterday's tragedy in Wisconsin is deeply saddening. The Department of Homeland Security will continue to provide any support necessary to the ongoing investigation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this tragedy, the Sikh community, and especially the family and friends of those killed or wounded."
By USDA Newswire | Aug 6, 2012
News Release: Plant to Cut Landfill Deposits, Create Nearly 500 Jobs WASHINGTON, August 6, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a $105 million loan guarantee to Fulcrum Sierra BioFuels, LLC to finance development of a ground-breaking facility to convert municipal solid waste into advanced biofuels. ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 6, 2012
News Release: Gibson Guitar Corp. entered into a criminal enforcement agreement with the United States today resolving a criminal investigation into allegations that the company violated the Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 6, 2012
News Release: Following a jury trial that began on Aug. 1, 2012, a federal jury convicted Enyinnaya Udo on all 25 counts of an indictment charging him with aiding and assisting in the preparation of false individual income tax returns, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced.
