News published on Federal Newswire in June 2012

News from June 2012


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a six page proposed rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


World Oceans Day is June 8

News Release: Friday, June 8, 2012 is World Oceans Day and National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray invites the public to experience the great ocean resources of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.


Rocky Mountain National Park 100th Anniversary Celebration Logo Contest

News Release: In 2015, Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. This anniversary will be promoted and celebrated throughout the park and surrounding communities starting in September of 2014. In order to put celebration plans in motion, a professional logo is needed for educational, promotional, and marketing pieces.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2012 - Today, the House Subcommittee on Water and Power held an oversight field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona entitled, “Evaporating Prosperity: How Federal Actions Are Driving Up Water and Power Costs, Threatening Jobs and Leaving Arizonans High and Dry." At the hearing, Subcommittee...


News Release: Starting on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2012, active duty service members of the U.S. military and their dependents will be offered a free annual pass allowing free access to national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and other Federal public lands, as a way to thanking America's Armed Forces.


News Release: The BLM has rescheduled a public hearing on the use of aircraft to gather wild horses and burros to provide more notice to members of the public who wish to participate.


USDA Scientists, Colleagues Complete Most Comprehensive Genetic Analysis of Corn to Date

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their colleagues have published the most comprehensive analysis to date of the corn genome, an achievement expected to speed up development of improved varieties of one of the world's most important agricultural commodities.


Spring Storms Affect Plowing Efforts

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park snow plowing crews continue to clear the Going-to-the-Sun Road after recent spring storms brought a minimum of 16 new inches of snow, lots of rain, wind and fog in the past week. Plowing was slowed, and in some cases stopped last week, due to inclement weather...


News Release: Night closures along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will begin on Tuesday, June 12, and will continue through early October. The evening closures will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights only. The closures will take place from the Big Thompson Bridge to the Park & Ride. The road will be...


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park recently was awarded a $4,100 grant from the National Park Foundation to support the launch of the "Flathead Wild and Scenic River Corridor Stewardship Project." The grant will benefit park visitors through the purchase and availability of gear designed to minimize impacts on river corridor environments while recreating.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement regarding MF Global Bankruptcy Trustee James Giddens’ report...


Forensics@NIST 2012

News Release: On November 28 - 30, 2012, OLES will be hosting Forensics@NIST 2012, a symposium for industry, government, and academic representatives to learn about cutting-edge forensic science research being performed throughout NIST. This 3-day event will cover tools for investigations, inter-laboratory studies, ...


Free Fishing Day 2012

News Release: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be offering an opportunity to fish with a National Park Ranger on Saturday, June 9, on Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. Meet at the Leatherwood Ford Trailhead gazebo at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time if you would like to participate in this fun event. Since...