Stories by Trina Thomas on Federal Newswire


Moore: Sentinel Landscapes Partnership allows federal departments to 'support military readiness while securing conservation benefits for communities'

The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership and three federal departments announce three new areas for sentinel landscapes.


Dickson: FAA outlines 'safe and practical path to a lead-free aviation system'

The Federal Aviation Administration outlined a detailed plan regarding the elimination of leaded aviation fuel by 2030 without affecting engines that currently use leaded fuel.


Granholm: International Energy Agency 'committed to a clean energy future'

The U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm met global energy leaders in Paris for the International Energy Agency's 2022 Ministerial Meeting.


Glick: FERC asking for public input 'before implementing the new policy statements'

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted March 24 in favor of receiving public comment on two recent policy statements for the certification of interstate natural gas pipelines and greenhouse gas emissions in natural gas project reviews.


Granholm on energy concerns following Ukraine invasion: 'We will continue working with our allies and partners'

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently met with other world leaders to discuss how best to handle the energy issues now that Russia has invaded Ukraine.


Maricopa County attorney resigns after failing to file 180 misdemeanor charges

Maricopa County Attorney Alister Adel on March 21 announced her resignation after she failed to file 180 misdemeanor criminal case charges on time.


EPA announces 39 Superfund sites to undergo five-year review

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 9 announced that 39 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites will be undergoing comprehensive reviews of the cleanup work.


Former La Jolla Music Society finance director pleads guilty to embezzling more than $650,000

Chris Benavides, 52, of San Diego, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 in federal court to wire fraud while employed as the former director of finance for the La Jolla Music Society.


USDA extends SMHPP deadline to April 15 due to 'COVID-19 pandemic'

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP).


USDA conducts 2021 Organic Survey to evaluate impact on economy

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather data on certified organic products to study the effect of the organic industry on the economy.


USDA announces granted flexibilities after baby formula recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced additional flexibilities will be granted related to the impact of the 2022 Abbott recall of several powder infant formulas provided through the Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in a Feb. 23 news release.



EPA to assist Michigan after Detroit fails to clean up steel plant emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that it has formally determined that Detroit, Mich., did not meet air quality standards pertaining to sulfur dioxide by the required deadline.


H-1B Cap Registration period opens in March

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) announced in late January that the Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap Registration period will open on March 1.


DOL recovers nearly $50,000 in unpaid employee wages from Mezcal Mexican Grill in Florida

The U.S. Department of Labor recently recovered wages from a Florida restaurant after it failed to pay employees overtime wages they earned.


DOL finds systemic wage violations at caregiving facilities

The U.S. Department of Labor recently uncovered several systemic wage violations in three states.



West Penn Power to pay $610,000 for violations of Clean Water Act

Utility company West Penn Power has been handed a $610,000 fine in a settlement over water-discharge violations at coal-ash impoundment landfills in Pennsylvania.


Regional water improvements get $688 million from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is disbursing $688 million in loans to fund improvements to water infrastructure projects in three locations, the agency announced last month.


EPA seeks community input from those affected by lead contamination

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a listening session for Region 6 to address the Draft Strategy.


EPA recognizes California company as 'pioneer' of zero-waste innovation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the WasteWise program’s Pacific Southwest regional award winner.



EPA lauds New Hampshire town for 'significant accomplishment' in wastewater control

Lebanon, N.H. is being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) for stopping the overflow and discharge of certain types of wastewater into the Connecticut River, the agency announced recently.