News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Federal Interagency Working Group to Hold Public Meeting on Endangered Species Pesticide Issues

A federal interagency working group (IWG) is holding a public listening session on January 27, 2022, to hear stakeholder perspectives on improving the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7 consultation process for federal pesticide decisions.


EPA Announces Endangered Species Act Protection Policy for New Pesticides

Reversing decades of practice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking meaningful action to further the Agency’s compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) when evaluating and registering new pesticide active ingredients (AIs).


EPA Renews Enlist Product Registrations with New Control Measures, Providing Growers with Certainty for the 2022 Growing Season

Today, EPA is issuing seven-year registrations for two herbicide products, Enlist Duo and Enlist One, to ensure growers have access to effective pesticide tools for the 2022 growing season.


EPA Announces Endangered Species Act Protection Policy for New Pesticides

Reversing decades of practice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking meaningful action to further the Agency’s compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) when evaluating and registering new pesticide active ingredients (AIs).


EPA Settlement with Texas Recycling Company Will Prevent the Release of Ozone Depleting Refrigerants Which Contributes to Climate Change

Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Derichebourg Recycling USA Inc. (Derichebourg) of Houston, Texas, to resolve Clean Air Act violations at 10 scrap metal recycling facilities in Texas and Oklahoma.


BLM to host virtual public meetings for Greenlink North project January 26-27

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office (NVSO) invites the public to two virtual workshops on the proposed Greenlink North Project to be held via Zoom January 26 and 27.


The Black Rock Field Office to release Fox and Lake Herd Management Area Wild Horses treated with Fertility Control

The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Fox and Lake Herd Management Area wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nev.


BLM provides update in review of 2020 Integrated Activity Plan for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will confirm in a status report to be filed today with the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska that it has selected Alternative A (the “No Action” alternative) from the 2020 Integrated Activity Plan Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) as its “preferred alternative” for further consideration.


Reclamation grazing goats use Auburn shaded fuel break to reduce wildfire threats

The Bureau of Reclamation is working with managing partner California Department of Parks and Recreation at Auburn State Recreation Area on a 176-acre goat grazing project beginning Friday.


Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast for Bighorn River Basin

Reclamation's January forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows:



Big South Fork NRRA Continues to Make Improvements to Kentucky District of the Park

During the past two years the Kentucky District of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has experienced numerous improvements and upgrades to facilities ranging from trails to exhibits, and buildings.


Free entrance on January 17, 2022

Thinking about visiting Death Valley National Park? Entrance fees will be free at all National Park Service sites on Monday, January 17 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.


Public Comments About Planned Project to Preserve Historic Outbuildings at Appomattox Plantation

Petersburg National Battlefield is preparing for the preservation of the two smokehouses and dairy, at the General Grant’s Headquarters Unit in Hopewell, Virginia.


National Park Service Acquires 60 Acres of Land within Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

National Park Service announced the acquisition of approximately 60 acres of land within the boundaries of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.


28 bison transferred from Yellowstone to Fort Peck Tribes; Partners celebrate another positive step for bison conservation

Wednesday, January 12, the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Indian Reservation completed the transfer of 28 Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Montana, under the Bison Conservation Transfer Program.


Cuyahoga Valley National Park awards $2 million contract to restore open space

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) has started a $2 million project to remove vacant structures and restore natural landscapes throughout the park.


Climbing Management Plan begins Public Scoping

Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) will begin Public Scoping on the Climbing Management Plan (CMP) on January 13, 2022.


Yellowstone National Park turns 150 in 2022

March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America's first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural heritage, wildlife, geologic and ecological systems and processes in their natural condition for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.


Rocky Mountain National Park Continues Pilot Timed Entry Permit Reservations May 27 Through October 10

Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing a pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 27, 2022.