News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


9 notices published in week ending Jan. 21 by Environmental Protection Agency

There were nine notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: Twenty years ago today, President George W. Bush announced the creation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Since that historic announcement, the people of the United States provided more than $100 billion to save more than 25 million lives and contributed to the resilient ...


News Release: ATLANTA - A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Sunday, Jan.29 in Troup County to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes.


27 notices published in week ending Jan. 21 by Transportation Department

There were 27 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on draft environmental assessment for Campbell Creek Science Center Access Improvement Project

The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes the effects of conceptual design alternatives for the construction of a parking lot for the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC).


BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise, that includes raised fees for day-use and overnight camping to help cover increased operational, maintenance and upgrade costs.


BLM advises public to Recreate Responsibly and avoid driving on muddy roads

The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to avoid driving on muddy roads. Recent winter storms have left a high potential for road damage and erosion on BLM-managed public lands in northeast California


BLM to host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Okeechobee, Florida

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a limited number of excess animals gathered from western rangelands, on February 10-11, 2023, at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center at 4601 Highway 710, Okeechobee, Florida 34972.


Clear Creek Road closed due to storm-related damage in San Benito County

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Coast Field Office is temporarily closing vehicle access to Clear Creek Road in San Benito County until storm-related damage can be repaired.


Biden-Harris Administration Protects Boundary Waters Area Watershed

National Forest System lands in northern Minnesota withdrawn from future mineral leasing


BLM begins public scoping on proposed Tongue River restoration project

The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is asking for public input on a proposal to restore the banks of the Tongue River within the Welch Ranch Recreation Area north of Sheridan.


Non-profit organization partners with state and federal agencies on aerial seeding

A non-profit conservation organization is partnering with state and federal agencies to seed 19,000-plus acres of eastern Nevada’s burned public lands. The aerial applications augment previous seedings that improve wildlife habitat and watershed health.



BLM to hold wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas, Feb. 17-18, at the Bee County Expo


BLM seeks public input on 2023 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting several public and stakeholder meetings to gather input on the development of off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (Division).


BLM and Inyo National Forest seek public input for off-highway vehicle grants

The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest want to hear your ideas on how to ensure off-highway vehicle trails are safe and well maintained on public lands throughout the Eastern Sierra at a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.


BLM welcomes comments on mineral exploration proposal

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposed expansion of gold exploration at the site of the former Hog Ranch Mine, about 60 miles south of Cedarville along county road 34 in Washoe County, Nev.


There were 17 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


BLM invites the public to Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area for Discover the Desert Day

The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a Star Wars - Discover the Desert Day at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area on Saturday, Feb. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.


BLM seeks input on proposed fee modifications for White Mountains National Recreation Area and Taylor Highway recreation sites

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment until Feb. 23 on two draft business plans that include proposals to adjust use and reservation fees at campgrounds and cabins managed by the Eastern Interior Field Office.