News published on Federal Newswire in November 2012

News from November 2012


The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a seven page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, DC - Fifteen research projects aimed at addressing the technical challenges of producing natural gas from shales and tight sands, while simultaneously reducing environmental footprints and risks, have been selected to receive a total of $28 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE).


News Release: MIAMI - The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to warn the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel. This criminal activity continues to occur, despite significant public attention to the illicit scheme. DEA offices nationwide regularly receive telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this extortion effort.


News Release: WASHINGTON - According to the Canadian oil company Nexen, the deal for a planned takeover by the Chinese state-owned oil giant CNOOC has been resubmitted for review by the U.S. government due to lease holdings and operations in the Gulf of Mexico that could be transferred to China. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)...


News Release: Women's Rights National Historical Park continues its second annual Winter Film Festival by showing the documentary film Top Secret Rosies on Friday, December 7, and Saturday, December 8, 2012.


News Release: SENECA FALLS, NY - Park Superintendent Tammy Duchesne announced today that the visitor center at 136 Fall Street will be open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm on December 8, 2012. Visitors may view the 30-minute introductory film "Dreams of Equality," and tour the park's permanent and special weekend exhibits. "Everyone is invited to join us for all of our activities and special exhibits during the festival weekend," Superintendent Duchesne stated.


Devices to Measure Temperature (and More) with Light

News Release: For nearly a century, the instrument of choice for accurate temperature measurements in the range relevant to manufacturing and biomedical applications (-190 °C to 962 °C) has been the standard platinum resistance thermometer (SPRT). Indeed, in the International Temperature Scale of 1990, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures specifies an SPRT as the authoritative device for measurements in that range.


Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Center Winter Hours

News Release: The winter season brings shorter days and stormy weather, but it also heralds one of the most spectacular seasons at Point Reyes National Seashore. Elephant seals begin to haul out onto the beaches on the Point Reyes Headlands in December and gray whales can be seen from late December through March. In preparation for the season, our three visitor centers will operate under winter hours beginning on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.


News Release: UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DEC 1-29.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany Jr., M.D. (R-LA) demanded that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide information by Oct. 31, 2012, on the use of taxpayer dollars on contracts promoting the Democrats’...