News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a nine page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Congaree National Park gets a 'terrific conservation victory'

A national park in Hopkins, S.C., has expanded with the donation of the 200-plus-acre Running Creek tract.


U.S. Department of Interior works to 'conserve birds today and in the future' by revoking Trump-Era rule

In an effort to better protect birds, the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) has revoked a rule made during the Trump Administration's final weeks that "limited the scope" of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).


KNP Complex Update – October 9, 2021

News Release: Acres: 87,145 acres (based on infrared flight).


Federal Jury Convicts Russian Man of Visa Fraud and False Statement Charges

News Release: PORTLAND, Maine-A Russian man was convicted Thursday of conspiring to commit visa fraud, making false statements to a federal law enforcement agency and visa fraud following a two-day jury trial, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. This was the first jury trial held in the Portland federal court since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Your Help Is Needed but Donate and Volunteer Wisely

News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - The overwhelming generosity of private donations and volunteers is helping Louisiana communities recover after Hurricane Ida. These efforts can augment the capabilities of local, state and tribal authorities and survivors throughout the recovery process, which may last many months, even years.


Late wildlife biologist Kendra Chan honored with USFWS conservation fellowship

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will honor late wildlife biologist Kendra Chan through the Kendra Chan Conservation Fellowship, designed to give emerging scientists the opportunity to help endangered species.


Release: As Uganda celebrates the 59th anniversary of its independence, it is a pleasure to congratulate all Ugandans on behalf of the people of the United States.


News Release: TUPELO, MS - Two new detours along Natchez Trace Parkway will take effect in Mississippi and Alabama later this month. Phase Two, of the ongoing paving project near Tupelo, MS, Milepost (MP) 262 to 266, is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 11, 2021. A new multiphase project near the Mississippi/Alabama border, Milepost 293 to 327, will begin in late October.


DOI investigates Seneca Nation, New York gaming compact over 'disputed payments'

The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to investigate a gaming compact between Seneca Nation and the State of New York after concerns arose about revenue payments that Seneca Nation allegedly owed New York.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid and the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on October 13 in separate bilateral meetings and then in a trilateral setting. They will discuss progress made since the signing of the Abraham Accords last year, future opportunities for collaboration, and bilateral issues including regional security and stability.


USGS signs agreement with Peru for 'data processing service'

The United States and Peru have signed a remote sensing agreement, which will help both countries further their technological developments and research initiatives in Earth observations.


Drought affects 'troubling' lake levels in Western US

Areas like the Klamath River and the Colorado River Basins are suffering from a drought crisis.


Release: As Uganda celebrates the 59th anniversary of its independence, it is a pleasure to congratulate all Ugandans on behalf of the people of the United States.