US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Monday, April 24:
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD ISSUES DECISION ON NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, -ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION-IN HARDIN COUNTY, IA
Apr 24, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: Docket Number: AB_586_2_xCase Title: Decision Type: Environmental ReviewDeciding Body: Chief Of Section Of Environmental Analysis Decision Summary ...
WILDFLOWER WALKS TO BE HELD ON WAYNE
Apr 24, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Wayne National Forest - issued the following press release: Botanists from Marietta and the Wayne National Forest staff will host and conduct a Wildflower Hike on Sunday, April 23rd, starting at 1:30 PM to explore the ...
Annual Status Report on Disposal of Chemical Weapons Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report entitled ...
Report on Funding for State of Oklahoma in Wake of Emergency Conditions Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Acting Director at the Federal Emergency Management Agency has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report that funding ...
Interior Rule on Oil and Gas Lease Acreage Limitation Exemptions Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Interior. The Acting Assistant Secretary of the Land and Minerals Management has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
State Dept. Report on Obligations and Outlays of Fiscal Years 2004 And 2005 Funds Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the quarterly report of obligations and ...
Report on Total Cost for Planning, Design, Construction, Installation of Equipment Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The Director of the Administration and Management has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to the total cost for ...
Report on Walter E. Washington Way Designation Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on Amendments to Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
NOAA Rule on Reallocation of Pollock from Aleutian Islands Subarea to Bering Sea Subarea Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries ...
EPA Rule on Monongahela River Valley Unclassifiable Areas Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
DOE Proposed Legislation to Authorize Secretary of Energy to Retain Funds Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted the report of proposed legislation to authorize the Secretary of Energy to retain funds contributed pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Advance Pricing Agreements Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Announcement and ...
DOE Proposed Legislation on Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted a report of proposed ...
DOT Report on Collective Bargaining Proposal to National Air Traffic Controllers Association Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Administrator at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
EPA Rule on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: General Provisions Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Interior Report on Designation of Critical Habitat for California Red-legged Frog Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Interior. The Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
Justice Rule on Minimum Qualifications for Annuity Brokers Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Director of the Office of Management Programs at the Civil Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Minimum ...
Report on Audit of Exchange Stabilization Fund's Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004 Financial Statements Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Audit ...
NCUA Rule on Share Insurance and Appendix Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Credit Union Administration. The General Counsel at NCUA Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
HHS Annual Surplus Property Report for Fiscal Year 2005 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Secretary of HHS has transmitted, pursuant to ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-135s Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Pacific Aerospace Corporation 750XL Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOE Proposed Legislation to Increase Minor Construction Threshold for Certain Construction Projects Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted a report of proposed legislation to increase the minor ...
Annual Program Performance Report Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Neighbor Works America. The Chief Executive Officer has transmitted, pursuant to ...
DOT Twenty-First Annual Report of Accomplishments Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Secretary of DOT has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Twenty-First ...
EPA Rule on Industrial Process Cooling Towers Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
FAA Final Rule on Weather Takeoff Minimums Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EEOC Annual Sunshine Act Report for 2005 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Deputy Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs ...
EPA Rule on Pesticide Tolerances of Emamectin Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
NOAA Rule on Pacific Cod by Vessels Catching Pacific Cod Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries ...
State Dept. Report on Competitive Sourcing Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2005 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Justice Rule on Exempt Anabolic Steroid Products Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Deputy Assistant Administrator of the Office of Diversion Control at the Drug Enforcement Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
Report of Legislative Proposals As Part of National Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2007 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting General Counsel at the DOD's Office of General Counsel has transmitted a report of ...
DOE Proposed Legislation to Extend National Nuclear Security Administration's Facilities for Two Years Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted a report of proposed legislation to extend for two years the ...
AID Report of Nomination for Position of Administrator Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Executive Secretary and Chief of Staff of AID has transmitted, ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A318s Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Manufacturing License Agreement Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed ...
State Dept. Reports on Progress toward Negotiated Solution of Cyprus Question Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, reports prepared by the Department of ...
FAA Final Rule on Weather Takeoff Minimums Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Report on Home of Walter Washington Way Designation Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to ...
FAA Final Rule on Supplemental Oxygen Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
GSA Report on Prospectuses That Support Administration's Fiscal Year 2007 Leasing Program Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the General Service Administration. The Administrator of GSA has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report ...
NOAA Rule on Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries ...
FEC Rule on Internet Communications Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Election Commission. The Chairman of FEC's Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Internet ...
Report on Supporting Human Rights and Democracy Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
Rule on National Drug Control Policy Strategic Plan Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President. The Director at the Office of National Drug Control Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report ...
EPA Report on Fiscal Year 2004 Superfund Five-Year Review Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Fiscal Year 2004 Superfund ...
Report on Terry Hairston Run Designation Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant ...
DOE Proposed Legislation to Extend Excepted Service Authority for Two Years Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted a report of proposed legislation to extend for two years, until ...
Justice Report on Activities Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division has transmitted, pursuant to the Equal ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A318s Sent to House
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Rule on National Emission Standards for Gasoline Distribution Facilities Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on Pesticide Tolerances of Pyraclostrobin Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Report on Carolyn Llorente Memorial Designation Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Report on Statistical Summary for Fiscal Year 2005 Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Senior Vice President of the Communications has transmitted, ...
EPA Rule on FD&C Blue No. 1 PEG Derivatives Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
EPA Rule on National Emission Standards for Magnetic Tape Manufacturing Operations Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
DOD Report on Approved Retirement of Lt. Gen. Colby M. Broadwater III Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness has transmitted a report on the approved retirement of Lt. Gen. Colby ...
Proposed Legislation on National Transportation Safety Board Amendments Act Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Transportation Safety Board. The Acting Chairman has transmitted the report of proposed ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Retransfer of Defense Articles or Defense Services to Egypt Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed ...
EPA Rule on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Rule on PM 2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
PBGC Report on Amount of Acquisitions Made by Agency Sent to Senate
Apr 24, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to the amount of ...