News from September 2012
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: After an extensive study of the interior and exterior of the Arch, as well as other stainless steel structures built before or at the same time as the Arch, the engineers concluded that the Arch is in excellent structural shape. The staining on the exterior is a cosmetic problem for which the engineers proposed several solutions.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: CHARLOTTE, NC - With public participation at an all-time high after four prior events in two years, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Carolinians will be able to drop off their expired, unused, and unwanted pills at sites across the state, free of charge, no questions asked.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: At Valley Forge National Historical Park the National Park Service (NPS) intends to lease the Philander Chase Knox main house and immediate grounds for private use. The lessee will use the space for private events at multiple times throughout the year. The purpose of this project is to use NPS leasing...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - With public participation at an all-time high after four prior events in two years, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and its national, tribal, and community partners will hold a fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at thousands of sites across America on Saturday the 29th. These Take...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: DENVER - On Aug. 3, 2012, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado sent warning letters to 10 marijuana dispensaries operating within 1,000 feet of schools warning them that if they did not close within 45 days they would be subject to federal enforcement action. This was the third set...
By State Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, made the following statement after President Obama’s Executive Order today strengthening the U.S. government’s approach to human trafficking.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today called for President Barack Obama to show leadership in enacting actual changes to the criminal code following the President’s announcement of an executive order that borrows heavily from bipartisan and bicameral...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: MIAMI, Fla. - With public participation at an all-time high after four prior events in two years, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and its national, tribal, and community partners will hold a fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at thousands of sites across America on Saturday the 29th. These Take...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Redwood National and State Parks will conduct a series of prescribed burns this fall in the prairies and oak woodlands of the Bald Hills east of Orick. The prescribed fire season in the parks begins in late September or early October as weather conditions permit. Fires could start as early as Friday, September 28.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: Become part of the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands on Saturday, September 29 at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Volunteer work projects will take place in the morning at both Cowles Bog and Mount Baldy and a ranger-led hike will be offered in the afternoon at Miller Woods.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: NASHVILLE - With public participation at an all-time high after four prior events in two years, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tennesseans will be able to drop off their expired, unused, and unwanted pills at sites across the state, free of charge, no questions asked. By doing...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park entrance fees will be waived on National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 29. Opportunities to explore the unique volcanic landscapes, enjoy the mountain scenery, camp, or attend the Art and Wine of Lassen event are just some of the experiences that await visitors. "Fall season is a beautiful time to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park with the cool, clear nights and warm days," stated Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Superintendent Mary Beth Wester is pleased to announce the Grand Re-Opening of Fort Frederica's Visitor Center and Theatre complex. The opening will take place on September 28th, 2012.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - At approximately 10:45 this morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a 911 call of a man unconscious on the Bright Angel Trail approximately two and a half miles below the rim. A park emergency medical technician responded from 1 ½ Mile Resthouse and upon...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management is waiving day-use fees and sponsoring several volunteer work projects on September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the largest nationwide volunteer workday for America's public lands. As a partnership among land agencies, the business...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: HOUSTON, Texas - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
By DOE Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - A recently-completed comprehensive Department of Energy (DOE) training initiative using an innovative high-fidelity combined-cycle dynamic simulator has provided employees of a Brazilian multi-national company the opportunity to learn to operate and control the near-zero-emission power plants critical to a cleaner energy future.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 25, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - After record-breaking heat, destructive wildfires, droughts and storms punished communities across the United States this year, two House Democrats are asking Congress to recognize the steep cost of climate change’s steroidal effect on extreme weather. Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Henry...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 24, 2012
News Release: ALBANY -, NY.DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge Wilbert L. Plummer and United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian, announced today that he has embraced the Partnership at Drugfree.org to promote its national campaign entitled the ‘Medicine Abuse Project’ which begins on Sept. 23, 2012. Mr. Hartunian...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 24, 2012
News Release: A report issued by the Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Engineering Firm of Chicago on September 7, 2012 indicates that the corrosion sighted in recent years on the exterior of the Gateway Arch is not structural in origin and that the Arch is as sound today as the day it was built. After an extensive...
