News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Big Hole National Battlefield Visitor Center will be Closed on March 15-18, 2022, for Staff to Prepare for the 2022 Summer Season.

On March 15th-18th, 2022, the Big Hole National Battlefield Visitor Center will be closed for staff to participate in professional and employee development.


Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2022

On Monday, March 7, a pilot supporting Yellowstone National Park wildlife research observed the first grizzly bear of 2022.


The United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation

Today, the United States and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU), which improves our cooperation on energy security and strengthens our diplomatic and economic relationship.


Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink’s Travel to Tokyo

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Tokyo, Japan from March 10-12.


The NagaWorld Strike and Detained Union Leaders

Cambodian authorities have detained seven of the women union leaders since December of last year, charging them with incitement for leading a peaceful strike to demand that terminated workers be reinstated.


Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim’s Calls with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative Noh and Japanese Director General Funakoshi

Special Representative Kim denounced the DPRK ballistic missile launch as a violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional stability.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi about Moscow’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.


Joint Departments of State and Homeland Security Roundtable Affirms U.S. Commitment to Accountability for Transnational Repression

Today, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy, and Plans Robert Silvers co-hosted a roundtable discussion with members of U.S.


Terrorist Designation of Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad

The United States is committed to addressing terrorist activity in ungoverned spaces in Syria through the judicious use of our counterterrorism tools and constructive engagement with our partners.


Remarks at High Seas for One Ocean Reception

Let me begin by extending my thanks and gratitude to France, the High Seas Alliance, and the IUCN for hosting this beautiful reception.


Assistant Secretary Monica Medina Travels to New York

On Wednesday, March 9, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to New York, NY, in support of negotiations on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement.


Kingdom of Bahrain Signs the Artemis Accords

On Wednesday, March 2, the Kingdom of Bahrain became the 17th nation, and the third nation in the Middle East, to sign the Artemis Accords.


Idaho Falls BLM Partnership and Employee Receive National Awards

A Bureau of Land Management partner, and Idaho Falls District employee, received national recognition March 10 during the 87th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference.


BLM seeks public input on evaluation of Buffalo Resource Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is seeking public comments as it evaluates its 2015 Buffalo Resource Management Plan (RMP).


Missoula BLM to conduct prescribed burning along Blackfoot River

There will be a little “smoke on the water” this spring as the Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office does some prescribed burning along the Blackfoot River corridor between Johnsrud Park and Riverbend Campground, north of Potomac and west of Highway 200 near Greenough.


Chairs Clyburn and Krishnamoorthi Seek Information from Ocean Freight Carriers About Price Increases for Americans

“Affordable shipping rates are critical to ensuring that small- and medium-sized business owners can continue to make a living and provide goods and services to consumers at reasonable prices,” the Chairs wrote.


Chairman Lynch Applauds House Passage of the Honoring our PACT Act

Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, released the following statement applauding passage of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, or the Honoring our PACT Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives.


BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Liberty, Kentucky

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event March 25-26, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Central Kentucky Ag Expo in Liberty.


The Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend land withdrawals to support Bureau of Reclamation projects in southern California and welcomes comments

The Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend public land withdrawals for the Bureau of Reclamation projects in the Lower Colorado Basin Region for 20 years.


BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Wolcott, Connecticut

The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event April 8-9, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the Hillside Equestrian Meadows, 1260 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, Connecticut.