News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022


Bonnie: Survey 'will help USDA better understand the unique needs of both existing and prospective customers'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a survey to ascertain how the department can increase access to its programs and services.


The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office is seeking public input on a draft business plan to expand amenity fees for recreation and services at the South Yuba Campground in Nevada County


The Bureau of Land Management is planning prescribed pile burning projects for the fall and winter months on public lands in Shasta, Butte, Siskiyou and Trinity counties.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.


To ensure consistency in responding to court challenges to greenhouse gas emissions analysis in its leasing program, the Bureau of Land Management has released an updated environmental assessment for public comment.


The Bureau of Land Management will close several campgrounds and recreation sites for the winter season beginning Monday, Nov. 14.


News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado joined the Downtown Denver Partnership, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and the City and County of Denver, the Denver Police Department, the Colorado Attorney General, and RTD to announce an infusion of resources to address both immediate health and safety concerns in the center city while targeting root problems and long-term solutions.


The BLM would like the public to be aware that public access to the Shaffer Mountain Road near Litchfield in Lassen County will be temporarily restricted later this month, as the Lassen Municipal Utility District completes a project to underground a power line serving the communication site on the mountaintop.


Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces End of Year Strategies to Reduce Violent Crime

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - At a press conference yesterday, U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron, joined by federal, state, and local partners announced new initiatives to fight violent crime in Maryland. These efforts build on previous successes and are intended to prevent and reduce violent crime in Baltimore City. Partners at yesterday’s announcement included.


The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will be conducting two prescribed burns in Owyhee County this fall to remove hazardous vegetation and reduce the risk of wildfires.


The Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to thin a total of 622 acres of juniper within the Steelhead Falls Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project area this fall.


If conditions are favorable, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn 13 piles of logging slash in the Outback Project area Thursday, November 10.


The BLM is beginning work to remove dead trees and brush this fall and winter in the Swasey Recreation Area to improve public safety and fire resiliency. Mountain bikers and hikers may find some trail access restrictions as crews work in the area.


As temperatures drop and fall precipitation arrives, the Vale District Bureau of Land Management is implementing seasonal prescribed fire projects, and continuing juniper treatments across the Malheur and Baker field offices.


The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking public comment on an environmental assessment of the proposed Two Rivers Wind Energy Project, which would be located near the Towns of Medicine Bow and Rock River in Carbon and Albany counties, Wyoming.


The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is hosting its annual model railroad exhibit throughout the month of December.


Today, the Bureau of Land Management Southeastern States District released an environmental assessment evaluating long-term management planning for the 120-acre Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area in Palm Beach County.


The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the ‘Inimim Forest located east of North Columbia in Nevada County.


As the potential for wildland fire subsides with cooler, wetter weather, the Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office today is easing seasonal fire restrictions on approximately 230,000-acres of public lands in central California.


The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is lifting its seasonal fire restrictions on November 7 on approximately 300,000 acres of public land due to reduced wildland fire potential.