News published on Federal Newswire in January 2012

News from January 2012


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park is requesting public comment on a proposal from CenturyLink to install a new telecommunications tower in the St. Mary administrative area inside the park. An environmental assessment financed by the project proponent is being conducted. Public comments on the tower proposal should be directed to the park by February 3.


Exotic Vegetation Work on Turner River

News Release: The Turner River within Big Cypress National Preserve and its associated access and parking will be closed to all public access and travel beginning 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2012 through 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012. The purpose of the closure is to treat the river for Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), an invasive, exotic plant.


News Release: Washington, DC - An online mapping portal to help oil and natural gas operators comply with a revised New Mexico waste pit rule has been developed by a team of New Mexico Tech researchers.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today announced that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has been scheduled to testify on February 2 about the Department of Justice’s knowledge of, and response to, gunwalking that occurred in Operation Fast and Furious.


News Release: FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA - Flagstaff Area National Monuments have received permission to continue pile burning at Walnut Canyon this morning and will continue throughout the week as favorable weather conditions continue. The debris piles are located around the vicinity of the entrance road and visitor center.


Winter Activities Await in Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less visited but still very much open and alive with activity. Beautiful backcountry areas can be reached on snowshoes, skis, and at lower elevations - even with hiking boots! Elk, coyotes, deer, snowshoe...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Rep. Elijah Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s appointment today of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):


Prescribed Burn January 4 and 5

News Release: Everglades National Park Fire Management will be conducting two prescribed burns on Thursday, January 5 & Friday, January 6, weather permitting. On Thursday, January 5th, the Context Road (north) prescribed burn will begin operations around 10:00. This area is located west of Homestead General Airport.


Fee Free Weekend

News Release: Pipestone, MN: In honor of Martin Luther King Holiday the Pipestone National Monument and other National Park Service (NPS) sites around the country will be offering fee-free entry into the parks from January 14th to 16th.


Waiting for Keystone XL, Waiting for Jobs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Dec. 23, 2011, President Obama signed into law a bill requiring approval of the Keystone XL pipeline within 60 days unless the president determines the pipeline would not serve the national interest. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced a new Keystone XL...


Waiting for Keystone XL, Waiting for Jobs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Dec. 23, 2011, President Obama signed into law a bill requiring approval of the Keystone XL pipeline within 60 days unless the president determines the pipeline would not serve the national interest. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced a new Keystone XL...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Dec. 23, 2011, President Obama signed into law a bill requiring approval of the Keystone XL pipeline within 60 days unless the president determines the pipeline would not serve the national interest. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today announced a new Keystone XL...


News Release: U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) issued the following statements after President Obama announced three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)...