News published on Federal Newswire in January 2015

News from January 2015


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Recent storms have brought additional snow to the park, and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in areas of the 1980 park and preserve additions that are south of the crest of the Alaska Range.


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on its Draft Southeastern States Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) until March 16, 2015 for members of the public to discuss and comment on the draft RMP/EIS alternatives.“We have received several...


News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced today that it will not pursue criminal charges against John W. Hinckley, Jr., related to the death last summer of former White House Press Secretary James Brady.


News Release: Glacier National Park is offering winter snowshoe walks every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, Jan. 10, Winter Trails Day. This day is celebrated throughout the country as an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and discover the fitness and social benefits of outdoor activities. The snowshoe walks will continue through Sunday, March 22.


Chairman Royce Statement on New Sanctions Against North Korea

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and author of tough North Korea sanctions legislation, issued this statement on the Obama Administration’s imposition of new sanctions against North Korea after the FBI determined that the country was responsible for the recent cyberattack against Sony Pictures...


News Release: Collection of Pacific oysters and Manila clams within Drakes Estero is closed. Pacific oysters and Manila clams in Drakes Estero are not being monitored and pose a public health threat. 36 CFR 1.5 (a)(2) Closures and Public Use Limits. Please report any observed violations to 415-464-5170.


News Release: FAIRBANKS, AK - Based on public comment on the Eastern Interior Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering changing the boundary of the proposed Fortymile Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and designating a new ACEC on the Mosquito Flats, also in the Fortymile region.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that she intends to call a business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, to markup an original bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.


Volunteers Sought for Stewardship at the Summit, January through March 2015

News Release: Resolve to protect the Hawaiian ecosystem from invasive, non-native plant species by volunteering for “Stewardship at the Summit" programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, now through March 2015.


Fort Matanzas Bird Walk

News Release: On Jan. 10, 2015 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, you are invited to join our park Volunteer, Veronica Peterson, for an informative bird walk.


News Release: DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles from a hazardous fuels reduction project as early as Monday, Jan. 5, or as conditions allow. The project site is located on BLM-managed lands in southwest Colorado.


News Release: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s executive order to impose additional sanctions on North Korea as a response to its ongoing provocative actions. The executive order included financial sanctions on 10 North Korean officials and three government agencies.


Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Kameron Lee Frank, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Iyanbito, N.M., pled guilty this morning to an indictment charging him with involuntary manslaughter.


News Release: 27th Rose Parade® set to be the Kick-off to the National Park Service Centennial.


Chairman-elect Chaffetz Announces New Oversight Subcommittees and Chairs

News Release: Incoming Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz announced this week six new Subcommittees that will be established during the 114thCongress and the Chair selections...