By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced an asbestos cleanup operation at the Illinois Cabinet Co. site in Rockford, Illinois. The agency's crews will remove asbestos-contaminated debris from the defunct company site located at 2525 11th St. and transport the waste to an EPA-approved facility. The project is expected to take approximately four months.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for Florida following Hurricane Helene, which began on September 23, 2024. President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for several counties in the state.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Norfolk, Va., have continued to seize food trailers and golf carts imported from China that do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. Between July 18 and September 18, CBP officers seized five golf carts, four food trailers, and one scooter with a combined value of approximately $50,000.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Horizon Tool, Inc. of Greensboro, North Carolina, to address alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The settlement requires Horizon Tool to pay a civil penalty of $140,940.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Workers in American Samoa employed in industries covered by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 will receive a 40-cent increase in their hourly wage starting September 30. The Fair Labor Standards Act generally applies to employment in American Samoa as it does to employment in the U.S. The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, amended by Public Law 114-61, sets industry-specific minimum wage rates for American Samoa and mandates that these rates increase by $0.40 per hour every three years on September 30 until all minimum wages equal the federal minimum wage. The last increase was...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is currently in North Carolina to survey damage with Governor Roy Cooper. She will stay in the state until the situation stabilizes, as directed by President Biden.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), responded to Governor Newsom's recent veto of the AI "safety" bill, SB 1047. In a statement, Shapiro expressed his support for the governor's decision.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated legal action against Optimus Service Group LLC, a security guard company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and its principal Jorge Rivera Berrios. The lawsuit, filed on September 24, 2024, alleges that the company misclassified at least 254 current and former security guards as independent contractors rather than employees. This misclassification allegedly led to the denial of overtime pay and incomplete record-keeping of wages and working conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have announced a settlement with Ovintiv USA Inc. to address Clean Air Act violations at the company's oil and gas production facilities in Utah. The settlement includes a $5.5 million civil penalty and requires Ovintiv to implement extensive compliance measures aimed at reducing pollutants from 139 facilities across the state.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
At the 79th UN General Assembly, the United States announced nearly $2.1 billion in humanitarian assistance to address the unprecedented level of humanitarian needs globally. This funding supports critical and life-saving humanitarian assistance to those impacted by crises, including displaced persons and the receptive host communities supporting them.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia seized three parcels of xylazine, an animal tranquilizer increasingly mixed with fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. Xylazine does not respond to Narcan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new tool to assist workers with disabilities and their employers in identifying potential workplace accommodations. This announcement coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the selection of 80 startups for its 2024 global AWS Generative AI Accelerator cohort. This initiative is part of AWS's $230 million commitment to accelerate the development of generative AI applications by startups worldwide.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
A Montana man has been sentenced to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes related to an almost decade-long effort to create giant sheep hybrids. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, of Vaughn, is the owner and operator of Sun River Enterprises LLC, also known as Schubarth Ranch. The ranch specializes in alternative livestock such as mountain sheep and goats, primarily for captive hunting operations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Coin Center celebrated its tenth anniversary earlier this year. At the end of the year, Jerry Brito will step down as Executive Director, and Robin Weisman will step down as Senior Policy Counsel. Both will pass the torch of leadership for Coin Center’s next chapter.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a call between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on September 30. The conversation focused on security developments and Israeli operations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Justice Department has announced plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Alaska for the October 1 Regional Education Attendance Area (REAA) elections. The department will focus on the Bethel, Dillingham, and Kusilvak Census Areas, as well as the Northwest Arctic and North Slope Boroughs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Today, at Ilus W. Davis Park in Kansas City, Missouri, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented ceremonial checks totaling $4.5 million to the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Kansas City Regional Brownfields Coalition. This funding supports their Brownfields Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed support for recent findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding buprenorphine dosing. According to the AMA, the study indicates that higher doses of buprenorphine may enhance treatment outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on September 30, 2024. The discussion focused on reducing tensions in the Middle East and the significance of diplomatic efforts to achieve stability.
