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Secretary Haaland Announces New Steps to Accelerate Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in the West
During a visit to the Sonoran Solar Energy Project today – a project on public lands expected to power 91,000 homes – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Laura Daniel-Davis announced new efforts to support solar energy development on public lands across the West and help meet the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious renewable energy and conservation goals.
Homeland
Mayorkas: 'We are providing much-needed humanitarian relief to Haitian nationals'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended the temporary protected status for an additional Haiti for 18 months.
Justice
Rollins: Mexico 'historic artifact has been recovered'
The U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts recently filed a civil forfeiture action against a document signed by Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés in 1527 and stolen at least 30 years ago from the Mexico’s national archives in Mexico City.
Environmental Protection
Regan: Renewable Fuel Standard program critical for ‘more homegrown biofuels into the market’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a multi-part proposal on required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards of biofuel for the next one to three years.
Agriculture
Vilsack: A rail shutdown 'would have been devastating to the nation's economy'
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack supported the push for government intervention to avert a possible nationwide rail strike.
Interior
Haaland: Arizona projects 'will help ensure we keep the momentum going to build a clean energy future'
The Department of the Interior announced new steps to accelerate solar energy development on public lands in the west.
Homeland
Mayorkas: Cyber Safety Review Board to help avoid 'cyber-enabled extortion attacks'
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will review attacks by a global organization of hackers.
Commerce
Graves: Hurricane 'exposed how vulnerable Puerto Rico remains'
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves told participants at the Puerto Rico Economic Dialogue that the Biden administration was committed to working with partners across the archipelago, in their communities and in the private, nonprofit and government sectors.
Transportation
Buttigieg: ‘In America's supply chains, every piece matters,’ such as de-icing pads at Memphis airport
A $330 million project intended to help get goods delivered to FedEx consumers in a time efficient manner amid winter weather has been completed at Memphis International Airport.
Labor
Stevens: Dollar Tree Stores 'has to stop before someone is seriously hurt '
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., the owner of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores, received a citation for putting workers at risk of fire, entrapment and struck-by hazards at its Richmond Hill, Ga., facility.
State
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Conversation with 2022 Department of State Anti-Corruption Champion Award Honorees
Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this fireside chat where we are honored to be joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and three recently announced Anti-Corruption Champion awardees: Rozina Islam, Janet Zhou, and Stevan Dojcinovic. We are thrilled to have you all here with us, as we begin to wrap up a very successful week of events here at the ICC.
Commerce
Raimondo: U.S., EU 'will learn from each other's successes' through task force
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager announced the creation of the Talent for Growth Task Force Dec. 5.
Labor
Walsh: November jobs report ‘brings good news for working families’
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh recently commented on the promising data revealed in the employment report for November.
Agriculture
Vilsack: Partnerships demonstrate ‘USDA’s commitment to advocating for rural business owners’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $981 million through 242 awards in eight programs to create economic opportunities in rural areas.
Interior
Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: New York State Museum, Albany, NY discussed on Dec. 9 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
State
Combating Global Corruption and Human Rights Abuses
Release: On the occasion of International Anti-Corruption Day and on the eve of International Human Rights Day, the United States is taking the following actions to promote accountability for corruption and human rights abuse around the world. These actions include financial sanctions, using Executive Order (E.O.)...
Commerce
Oversight Committee Releases New Documents Showing Big Oil’s Greenwashing Campaign and Failure to Reduce Emissions
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Ro Khanna, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, released a new memo and documents showing how the fossil fuel industry engages in “greenwashing" to obscure its massive long-term investments...
Interior
Notice of Inventory Completion: New York State Museum, Albany, NY discussed on Dec. 9 by Interior Department
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy
Granholm: 'DOE is establishing a firm timetable to reduce the government’s carbon footprint'
The Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Energy recently announced steps to both electrify and cut the amount of emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings.
State
Blinken: U.S. 'urges Rwanda to honor commitments made in Luanda' and end M23 support
State Department spokesperson Ned Price conveyed Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s deep concern about how fighting has affected Congolese civilians who have been killed, injured and displaced from their homes.
Interior
Reclamation announces New Melones Lake winter activities
News Release: SONORA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation announces interpretive programs and activities at New Melones Lake, located in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties. Programs are free of charge and do not require reservations. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All programs are weather dependent.
Transportation
Buttigieg: 'We now have a tremendous opportunity to modernize transportation in Tribal communities'
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced new actions to support better and safer infrastructure in Indian Country.
Environmental Protection
NEWS UPDATE #3: TC Energy Pipeline Oil Discharge Near Washington, Kansas
News Release: EPA anticipates removal activities will extend into next week.
State
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Conversation with 2022 Department of State Anti-Corruption Champion Award Honorees
News Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROBINSON: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to this fireside chat where we are honored to be joined by the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and three recently announced Anti-Corruption Champion awardees: Rozina Islam, Janet Zhou, and Stevan Dojcinovic. We are thrilled to have you all here with us, as we begin to wrap up a very successful week of events here at the ICC.
Interior
Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: New York State Museum, Albany, NY on Dec. 9
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.