US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, July 14:
EPA Final Rule on Extension of Site-Specific Regulations for University Laboratories XL Project Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Labor Semiannual Report on Activities of Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b)], the semiannual report on ...
Education Final Rule on Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FDA Final Rule on Exception from General Requirements for Informed Consent Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Food and Drug Administration. The Director at FDA's Regulations Policy and Management Staff has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Administration's ...
Navy Report on Preliminary Planning for OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activity Study Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Navy. The Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report of ...
USDA Rule on Appeal Procedures Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Director at USDA's Regulatory Review Group has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
EPA Final Rule on Extension of Site-Specific Regulations for University Laboratories XL Project Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
SSA Semiannual Report on Activities of Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Social Security Administration. The Commissioner at SSA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b)], the semiannual ...
Report on Office of Police Complaints Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a ...
DOD Report on Officers Authorized to Wear Insignia of Next Higher Grade Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) has transmitted the report of (4) officers authorized to ...
DOD Report on Approved Retirement of Lt. Gen. Michael M. Dunn Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) has transmitted a report on the approved retirement of Lt. Gen ....
Report on NCRC Debt Acquisition Delegation Authority Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy of D.C ....
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
GSA Semiannual Report on Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the General Services Administration. The Acting Administrator at GSA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2)], the Administration's ...
USDA Final Rule on Citrus from Peru Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
PBGC Final Rule on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Corporation's final rule on ...
Statements on System of Internal Controls of Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. The Executive Vice President at the Financial Information Group has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 9106], the ...
Report on Commission on Poverty Establishment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a ...
Education Final Rule on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Redesignation of Boyd County SO2 Nonattainment Area Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
NCUA Annual Report of National Credit Union Administration Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Credit Union Administration. The Chairman at NCUA has transmitted, pursuant to law [12 U.S.C. 1256], ...
Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Farm Credit Administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Director has transmitted the Administration's Notification and ...
EEOC Semiannual Report on Activities of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Chairman at EEOC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b)], the ...
National Labor Relations Board's Semiannual Report on Activities of Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Labor Relations Board. The Chairman and General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2)], the semiannual report on the ...
Education Final Rule on National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NEW ZEALAND: SPORT AND RECREATION NEW ZEALAND RELEASES MELBOURNE 2006 FINDINGS
Jul 14, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) today released the findings of Melbourne 2006, an analysis of the performance of the New Zealand team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Melbourne 2006 provides a ...
NEW ZEALAND: DATES FOR STATE SERVICES SENIOR LEADERS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
Jul 14, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: Since 1991, the State Services Commission has organised an annual conference to reinforce common values and to focus chief executives and senior managers on future challenges and opportunities. In 2005, the event was ...
NEW ZEALAND: ACTION ALREADY TAKEN ON OYSTER IMPORTS
Jul 14, 2006 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) welcomes the report by the Auckland Regional Public Health Service into an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis associated with Korean oysters eaten during a function at Eden ...
SSA Notification on Competitive Procedures for Medical and Psycological Expert Contract for Boston Region Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Social Security Administration. The Commissioner at SSA has transmitted, pursuant to law [41 U.S.C. 253(c)(7)], notification that it is in the public interest to use ...
HUD Inspector General's Semiannual Report Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Secretary at HUD has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section ...
Annual Report on International Mail Costs, Revenues and Volumes Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Postal Rate Commission. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [39 U.S.C. 3663(a) Public Law 105-277], the ...
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act Annual Report Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Farm Credit Administration. The Equal Employment Opportunity Director has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Administration's ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans Alabama Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
DOD Report on Vacancy Announcements within Department Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Assistant Director at DOD's Executive and Political Personnel has transmitted, pursuant ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Kansas Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
Management Report of Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank Seattle. The President & CEO has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 9106], ...
DOD Report on Closure of Defense Commissary Store Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Principal Deputy (Personnel and Readiness) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report of the ...
Report on Far Southeast Community Organization Tax Exemption and Forgiveness for Accrued Taxes Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy of D.C. ACT 16-396, "Far ...
DOE Final Rule on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Deputy Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Corporation's final rule on Benefits Payable in ...
FERC Annual Report in Compliance with Government in Sunshine Act Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Chairman of FERC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 552b(j)], a copy of the annual ...
Peace Corps Semiannual Report on Activities of Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Peace Corps. The Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b)], the semiannual report on the ...
Labor Final Rule on Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Assistant Secretary at the Employee Benefits Security Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Report on AccessRx Act Clarification Temporary Amendment Act Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy ...
Commerce Report of Seven Identical Violations of Antideficiency Act Sent to Senate
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
Education Final Rule on Grants for Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel at the Division of Regulatory Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted a report ...
Report on Washington Nationals on T.V. Temporary Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a ...
NRC Final Rule on Criminal History Records Check for Designated Categories of Individuals Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Director at NRC's Office of Congressional Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction of Spinosad Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Agriculture 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 Spinosad; ...
Report on Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals Reform Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy of ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
EPA Final Rule on Corrections to Errors in Code of Federal Regulations Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
FDA Final Rule on Prescription Drug Marketing Act Pedigree Requirements Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Food and Drug Administration. The Director at FDA's Regulations Policy and Management Staff has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Administration's ...
USDA Semiannual Report of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Secretary of USDA's has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision at Oregon Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...
OHSU Medical Group Wins $233,190 Contract
Jul 14, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $233,190 contract to OHSU Medical Group, Portland, for gastroenterologists. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Portland, Ore. For more information about US Fed News contract ...
Report on New Convention Center Hotel Omnibus Financing and Development Act of 2006 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy of D.C ....
Education Final Rule on State Personnel Development Grants Program Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
Annual Report in Compliance with Government in Sunshine Act Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Chairman at U.S. Parole Commission has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 552b(j)], a copy of the ...
OPM Report on Use of Category Rating System for FY 2004 and FY 2005 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management. The Director at OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 3319(d)], the ...
USDA Final Rule on Addition of China to List of Countries Eligible to Export Processed Poultry Products to U.S. Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Addition of the People's Republic of ...
Report on Health Care Privatization Benefit and Reimbursement Exemption Temporary Amendment Act Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], a copy of D.C. ACT ...
SEC Government Performance and Results Act Strategic Plan for 2004-2009 Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Chairman of SEC has transmitted the Commission's Government Performance and Results Act ...
Education Final Rule on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Protections for Subjects in Human Research Sent to House
Jul 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on ...