Buttigieg: Dr. Steven Cliff has experience 'needed to help build a safer, cleaner transportation system'
By George Willis | Jun 16, 2022
Dr. Steven Cliff has been confirmed as the 16th administrator of the National High Traffic Safety Administration.
Buttigieg: 'We’re pleased to make four new marine highway projects eligible for federal funding'
By George Willis | Jun 15, 2022
Four new Marine Highway Projects have been designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration to help relieve the current supply chain challenges.
DOT announces funding for marine highways
By George Willis | Mar 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has made available $25 million in funding for America’s Marine Highway Program.
Former pastor charged in sex crime with minor
By George Willis | Mar 5, 2022
A Canadian former pastor appeared in federal court Feb. 25 to face charges of traveling to the U.S. to have sex with a minor, according to a Feb. 28 release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
NTSB again asks FAA to require CO detectors
By George Willis | Feb 4, 2022
Unending carbon monoxide-related accidents and deaths have prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to make a second request to the Federal Aviation Administration to require carbon monoxide detectors in general aircraft.
Maryland grand jury indicts MS-13 gang members for conspiracy, murder
By George Willis | Feb 1, 2022
A federal grand jury in Maryland indicted eight members of La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, with racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a witness, extortion and money laundering, according to the Department of Justice.
'E-nose' to help farmers sniff out whitefly infestations on tomato plants
By George Willis | Feb 1, 2022
An electronic device has been developed to sniff out whitefly attacks on tomato plants, allowing farmers to rescue their plants before any infestations get out of control.
'An honor and privilege:' Bose to head Federal Railroad Administration
By George Willis | Jan 25, 2022
Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
Decco DMN Aerosol debuts at Potato Expo
By George Willis | Jan 22, 2022
Potato producers in the U.S. have a new tool to use to keep potatoes fresher, for a longer period of time, while in storage.
'We join the European Union in taking a strong stand against the human rights abuses, disrespect': U.S. issues sanctions against Nicaragua regime
By George Willis | Jan 21, 2022
The Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on 116 individuals complicit in undermining democracy in Nicaragua. The list includes mayors, prosecutors, university administrators and police, prison and military officials.
'Their accomplishments clearly demonstrate EM’s vital mission': Vision 2020 awarded for massive cleanup
By George Willis | Jan 21, 2022
A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management team from Oak Ridge was recently honored with the Secretary’s Achievement Award by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
OEM sets priorities for 2022 including construction, cleanups
By George Willis | Jan 21, 2022
The Office of Environmental Management (OEM) has set its priorities for 2022, according to a release.
'We work together to stop those who seek to harm our children': Iowa man sentenced for enticing a minor
By George Willis | Jan 20, 2022
A 32-year-old Iowa man was sentenced to 210 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for numerous offenses surrounding the enticement of a minor, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations created to boost Biden's clean agenda
By George Willis | Jan 20, 2022
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has been created to boost the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission to deliver clean technologies to communities and businesses across the country.
Nevada receives funding to reduce emissions from older public vehicles
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) recently received $513,234 in grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program for projects that reduce diesel emissions from older fleets and vehicles.
EPA to closely monitor PFAS
By George Willis | Jan 12, 2022
A nationwide monitoring effort is planned regarding the presence of so-called forever chemicals, which scientists say Americans have been exposed to widely.
New DOE office to promote clean-energy technology through demonstrations
By George Willis | Jan 11, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy is using $20 billion of President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund a new office tasked with going out and demonstrating clean-energy technologies to regional economies.
Louisville country club operator fined for wage, child labor violations
By George Willis | Jan 11, 2022
A Louisville, Kentucky country club operator has recently been ordered to pay nearly $28,000 in back pay and fines by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) for violations including paying some employees below minimum wage and failing to uphold child labor requirements.
Oklahoma Housing Authority cited for violating Fair Housing Act
By George Willis | Jan 9, 2022
Agrees to penalties for discriminating against black families
U.S., EU representatives meet to discuss global challenges
By George Willis | Jan 6, 2022
The United States and European Union met in Washington D.C. last month to discuss the importance of seeking common solutions to shared challenges and to continue to uphold democracy and respect for the rule of law.
