US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, May 17:
D&E Roads & More Awarded USDA Contract
May 17, 2006 ... COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, May 17 -- D&E Roads & More, Hayden Lake, Idaho, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, R-1 Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for road maintenance ....
MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Wins $172,094 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... ATHENS, Ga., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $172,094 contract to MACTEC Engineering & Consulting Inc., Atlanta, for architect and engineering services in Rabun County, Ga. The contract was awarded by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georgia ...
Unitec Systems Wins $77,820 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $77,820 contract to Unitec Systems Inc., Orange, Calif., for general-purpose information technology equipment. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, ...
Jeskell Wins $127,744 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $127,744 contract to Jeskell Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., for general-purpose information technology equipment. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, ...
Applied Health Services Wins $27,500 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... BILLINGS, Mont., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a $27,500 contract to Applied Health Services, Kalispell, Mont., for gastroenterology and endoscopy services. The contract was awarded by HHS' Indian Health Service, Billings, ...
Northeast Medical Waste Services Wins $33,150 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $33,150 contract to Northeast Medical Waste Services Inc., Shelburne, Vt., for infectious waste removal and disposal services. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Prisons, Grand Prairie, ...
Laurence of Oakland Wins $80,000 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... FRESNO, Calif., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded an $80,000 contract to Laurence of Oakland, Oakland, Calif., for medical services. The contract was awarded by VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, Calif. For more ...
Mayes Testing Engineers Wins $40,397 Contract
May 17, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $40,397 contract to Mayes Testing Engineers, Portland, to perform soil, asphalt, concrete, mortar and steel tests for the construction project. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Portland, ...
NOAA Final Rule on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
NOAA Rule on Groundfish by Vessels Using Non-Pelagic Trawl Gear Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Offshore Component in Central Regulatory Area Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency with Respect to Sudan Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 six month periodic report on ...
FCC Rule on Update Default Compensation Rate Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Chief of the FCC's Pricing Policy Division at the Wireline Competition Bureau has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
NOAA Final Rule on Guam Longline Fishing Prohibited Area Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Justice Report Required by Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary and Intelligence Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [50 ...
Commerce Rule on Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to ...
FCC Rule on Commission's Rules to Implement Certain World Radio Conference 2003 Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Chief of the FCC's Pricing Policy Division at the Wireline Competition Bureau has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Fifth Report of Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
FCC Rule on Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor at FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
NOAA Rule on Closure of Quarter II Fishery for Loligo Squid Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
NOAA Final Rule on 2006 Atlantic Bluefish Specifications Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Special Local Regulations for Marine Events Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Rule on Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 Final Rule on Northeast Multispecies Fishery Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Rule on Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Park Service. The Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Fish and Wildlife and Parks has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Treasury Rule on Interim Guidance Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 "Interim Guidance with ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on San Francisco Giants' Opening Night Fireworks Display Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOD Report on Closure of Defense Commissary Stores Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Principal Deputy for Personnel and Readiness at the USDA's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness has ...
Commerce Rule on Entity List Addition Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Competent Authority Procedures Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 "Revenue Procedure: Competent ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Maple-Oregon Bridge Boring Program Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Security Zone at San Francisco Bay-Brooklyn Basin Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
USDA Report on Citrus from Peru Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to ...
USDA Report Relative to Seven Separate User Fee Proposals Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Secretary at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted a report relative to seven separate user fee ...
NOAA Final Rule on Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice has transmitted, pursuant to law [28 U.S.C. 2072], amendments to ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Security Zone at Carquinez Strait, Suisan Bay Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on St. Petersburg Grand Prix Air Show Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Offshore Component in Western Regulatory Area Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
DOE Rule on Guidelines for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Attorney at DOE's Office of Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
USDA Rule on Milk in Northeast Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
NOAA Final Rule on Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fisheries Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice has transmitted, pursuant to law [28 U.S.C. 2072], amendments to ...
NOAA Final Rule on Northeast Multispecies Fishery Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
NOAA Rule on Groundfish Retention Standard Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
HHS Rule on Prospective Payment System for Long-Term Care Hospitals Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator at HHS's Center for Medicare Management has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice has transmitted, pursuant to law [28 U.S.C. 2072], amendments to ...
EPA Rule on Amendments to Stage II Vapor Recovery Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 Closure of Defense Commissary Stores Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy Executive Director at PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report of the closure of the Defense ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on 2005 Jacksonville Light Parade Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Atlantic Herring Fishery Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Waugoshance Light House, Michigan Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Final Harvest Specifications for Groundfish Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
Interior Rule on Making Pictures, Television Productions Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Interior. The Director of the Executive Secretariat has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Making Pictures, ...
DOT Rule on Requirements for Lighters and Lighter Refills Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney at DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Special Anchorage Regulations Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Alaska Marine Highway System Vessels Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Rule on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Regulated Navigation Area Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Supreme Court of the United States. The Chief Justice has transmitted, pursuant to law [28 U.S.C. 2072], amendments ...
EPA Rule on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 Removal of Reformulated Gasoline Oxygen Content Requirement Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- 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 ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Christmas Parade of Boats Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to House
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Director of NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries at National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
DOT Report of Vacancy in Position of Administrator Sent to Senate
May 17, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ...