News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: The following select publications and references provide useful information for preserving and revitalizing Route 66.


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News Release: * Return to The Civil War.


Route 66: Federal Preservation Programs and Initiatives

News Release: National Register of Historic Places. Federal Tax Incentives. Preservation Easements. Certified Local Government Program. National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.


Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Actions discussed on Dec. 19 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Escalante Municipal Airport, Escalante, UT on Dec. 19

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: BOSTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting a busy end of year holiday season at New England airports. This years end of year holiday travel period will be Thursday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, January 3. TSA expects the busiest days to be Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 30.


Route 66: State Historic Preservation Offices

News Release: State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) are one of the most important resources available for the preservation of Route 66. SHPOs are state agencies responsible for overseeing and promoting much of the historic and archeological preservation in the respective states. The activities of the SHPOs are...


Cliff Canyon Overlook

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Cliff Palace Loop Road. Amenities. 4 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Scenic View/Photo Spot. Cliff Canyon Overlook and Cliff Palace Loop Road are open 8 am to sunset from late spring to Dec. 1, or until the first significant...


News Release: Wasaaradda Cadaaladda ayaa ku dhawaaqday bilawga Hindisaha marin-u-helidda Luqadda ee Sharci Fulinta, dadaal heer qaran ah oo lagu caawinayo hay’adaha Sharci Fulinta si ay u gutaan waajibaadkooda oo ay u siiyaan kaalmo luuqadeed oo macno leh shaqsiyaadka leh aqoonta xadidan ee afka Ingiriiska (LEP). Hindisaha ayaa dhisi doona shaqada soo jireenka ah ee wasaaradda si loo hubiyo in hay’adaha sharci fulinta ay u hogaansamaan waajibaadkooda luqadda.



Bureau of Land Management Begins Review of Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine

News Release: TONOPAH, Nev. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced it will commence review of the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project. Lithium is one of the elements on the U.S. Geological Survey’s 2022 list of critical minerals and an important component of batteries for electric vehicles and personal electronics.



News Release: Route 66 tells many stories of the American people in the 20th century. These stories reflect a diversity of communities, cultures, and perspectives of the road, and provide opportunities to reflect on American history, identity, and sense of place. While stories continue to be captured and told, enjoy this collection as a starting place for learning more about the people and stories of historic Route 66.


Transportation Department discusses Diono LLC, Receipt of Petitions for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance on Dec. 19

The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Dec. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: On Friday, Dec. 16, Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta convened the full Reproductive Rights Task Force (RRTF). The meeting focused on the work of the RRTF since its creation in July following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and eliminating the constitutional right to abortion recognized in those cases.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Maltese Foreign Minister Ian Borg Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Borg here to Washington, to the State Department. Ian, it’s great to have you here. We have a strong partnership with Malta, one that on a bilateral basis is growing even stronger. I look forward to discussing ...


News Release: Wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) are a major public safety and wildlife management issue. WVCs cause human deaths, damage property, and imperil wildlife. In the United States alone, two million collisions with ungulates (like deer and moose) kill approximately 440 people, injure about 59,000 people...


Statement by the Department of Homeland Security on Supreme Court Title 42 Order

News Release: As required by the Supreme Court’s administrative stay order, the Title 42 public health order will remain in effect at this time and individuals who attempt to enter the United States unlawfully will continue to be expelled to Mexico. While this stage of the litigation proceeds, we will continue our...


News Release: Seattle - An employee at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center (FDC) at SeaTac, Washington, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle for two federal felonies related to his conduct outside of his employment, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Joshua Adam Shuemake, 37...