US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, July 7:
SEN. BENNETT SECURES $9.6 MILLION FOR UTAH INTERIOR PROJECTS
Jul 07, 2006 ... The office of Sen. Robert Bennett, R-Utah, issued the following press release: Sen. Bob Bennett announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved nearly $10 million for Utah projects, included $2 million each for the Utah Museum of Natural History and the ...
AMMUNITION SUPPLY MARINES RAISE MORALE WITH MESS NIGHT
Jul 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: Staying in tune with a tradition that dates back to the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the Marines at the Al Asad Ammunition Supply Point came together for a brief banquet laced with ceremony and ...
SEN. BAUCUS BLASTS NUCLEAR WASTE PROVISION IN SPENDING BILL
Jul 07, 2006 ... The office of Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., issued the following press release: Montana Sen. Max Baucus came out swinging against a provision passed today by the Senate Appropriations Committee that could create nuclear waste dumps on federal public lands. The provision, included in ...
AUSTRALIA: GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND FOLLOWING CYCLONES LARRY, MONICA
Jul 07, 2006 ... The office of the Prime Minister issued the following news release: The Australian Government has provided $222 million to assist the people of Far North Queensland to get back on their feet and rebuild their lives in the wake of the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclones Larry and ...
Commerce Report on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Commerce Report on Recreational Management Measures for Summer Flounder Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
SBA Annual Report on Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Small Business Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Small Business Administration. The Administrator of SBA has transmitted, pursuant to law [15 U.S.C. 636(j)(16)(B)], the Annual ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Alabama Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- 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 ...
FCC Final Rule on Amendment of Part 2 of Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Chief of the Policy and Rules Division at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
State Dept. Waiver of Application with Respect to Vietnam Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d)], a recommendation to continue in effect a waiver of ...
Commerce Rule on Closure of Quarter II Fishery for Loligo Squid Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Homeland Security Rule on Safety Zones Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Commerce Rule on Allocation of Trips into Closed Area II Yellowtail Flounder Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Acting Director of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Final Report on Architect of Capitol Contracting Process for Fire Protection Systems Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Inspector General has transmitted a copy of the final report on the ...
Homeland Security Rule on Security Zones Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120s Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
DOT Rule on Revisions to Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule and Tables Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Homeland Security Rule on Drawbridge Operation Regulations at Massalina Bayou, Panama City, Florida Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FCC Final Rule on Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on Implementation of the ...
State Dept. Determination on Waiver of Application with Respect to Republic of Belarus Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d)], notification of the determination that a waiver of ...
DOT Rule on Child Restraint System Webbing Strength Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Andover and Haverhill, Massachusetts Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Hattiesburg and Sumrall, Mississippi Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A310s Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FCC Final Rule on Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act and Broadband Access and Services Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Chief of the Policy and Rules Division at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Thayer, Missouri Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
EPA Rule on South Coast Air Quality Management District Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
HUD Rule on Prohibition on Use of Community Development Block Grant Assistance Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations at the HUD's Office of Community Planning and ...
Commerce Report on Mayrow General Trading and Related Entities Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Under Secretary for Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Bombardier BD-100s Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FAA Rule on Establishment of Organization Designation Authorization Procedures Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Honeywell International ALF502L Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Abilene and Burlingame, Kansas Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Change of Official Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics' Mailing Address Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Wilson and Knightdale, North Carolina Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at Maryland Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Final Report on Chief Administrative Officer Special Events Business Process Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S. House of Representatives. The Inspector General has transmitted a copy of the final report on the ...
FCC Final Rule on Jurisdictional Separations and Referral to Federal-State Joint Board Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Chief of the Policy and Rules Division at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
Commerce Rule on General Order Concerning Mayrow General Trading and Related Entities Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- 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 ...
Commerce Report on Implementation of Unilateral Chemical/Biological Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Commerce. The Under Secretary for Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report entitled ...
Homeland Security Rule on Safety Zones Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
EPA Final Rule on Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
HUD Rule on Revision of CDBG Eligibility and National Objective Regulations Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations at the HUD's Office of Community Planning and ...
Homeland Security Rule on Special Local Regulations Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FEC Report of Receipts and Disbursements for Other Than Authorized Committee Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Election Commission. The Coordinator at FEC's Forms Committee has transmitted revisions to the Instructions for FEC Form 3X, Report of Receipts and Disbursements for Other ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Bombardier BD-100s Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Learjet 45 Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Homeland Security Rule on Anchorage Regulations at Port of New York and Vicinity Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A330s Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
EPA Final Rule on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final ...
Fed Annual Report on Profitability of Credit Card Operations of Depository Institutions Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Chairman at Fed has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
EPA Final Rule on Certain Polybrominated Diphenylethers Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Homeland Security Rule on East Rockaway Inlet to Atlantic Beach Bridge Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at Indiana Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Homeland Security Rule on Drawbridge Operation Regulations at Chelsea River Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
EPA Rule on Corrections to Errors in the Code of Federal Regulations Sent to Senate
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- 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 ...
State Dept. Determination on Waiver of Application with Respect to Turkmenistan Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d)], notification of the determination that a waiver of ...
FCC Final Rule on FM Broadcast Stations at Morro Bay and Oceano, California Sent to House
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief at FCC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
VOA NEWS: GUANTANAMO HUNGER STRIKE DWINDLES AMID CONTROVERSY
Jul 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By Al Pessin According to the U.S. military the number of hunger strikers among detainees at the Guantanamo detention facility has fallen to just four, from a high of 84 in late December. The military says three of the hunger ...
SAN DEIGO CITY BULLETIN ISSUES PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC HEARING ON THIRD AVENUE TENTATIVE MAP
Jul 07, 2006 ... San Diego issued the following city bulletin public notice: Publication Date: July 7, 2006 Requesting Department: Development Services Type of Notice: Public Hearing DATE OF MEETING: TUESDAY, July 25, 2006 TIME OF MEETING: 2:00 p.m. PLACE OF ...
DEADLINE TO TURN IN INITIATIVE SIGNATURES JULY 7
Jul 07, 2006 ... The Washington state Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Sam Reed reminds voters that the deadline to file signatures for 2006 Initiatives to the People is tomorrow, July 7. Signatures must be submitted to the Office of Secretary of State by 5:00 p.m ....
Rep. Thompson Introduces Rail, Public Transportation Security Act
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, has introduced the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2006 (H.R. 5714), legislation that would "improve the security of rail and public transportation systems in the U.S." The bill, introduced on June 29, is being ...
POWER Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Ensign
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nevada, has introduced the POWER Act (S. 3629), legislation that would "require a 50-hour workweek for federal prison inmates, to reform inmate work programs." The bill, introduced on June 29, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Lockheed Martin Wins $30.37 Million Contract
Jul 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $30.37 million contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Maritime Systems & Sensors, Moorestown, N.J., for combat system engineering, computer program support, system integration and test, ship integration and test, staging, FMS program management, ...