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APHIS updates the Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) Regulated Area in Suffolk County in New York
Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2022-35. Oct. 20, 2022To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is removing 11,648.25 acres from the golden nematode (GN) regulated area in Suffolk County, New York. APHIS is ...
Commerce
NOAA awards $18.9M for harmful algal bloom research, monitoring
News Release: NOAA is announcing $18.9 million in funding for harmful algal bloom (HAB) research projects and monitoring activities throughout U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters.
Energy
DOE-NETL offers new grant application process starting Oct. 20
Request for Information on Improving Cybersecurity Posture of Rural and Municipal Utilities grant opened on Oct. 20.
Commerce
Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Framework for Diverse, High-Paying Telecom Jobs
News Release: The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a new Workforce Planning Guide for states and territories to use when planning high-speed Internet deployment projects. The high-speed Internet deployment and digital equity projects funded through the Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative will create over 150,000 of good-paying jobs.
Commerce
Oversight Committee and Black Maternal Health Caucus Leaders Release New Report Revealing Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic on Black Maternal Health Crisis
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, in partnership with Rep. Lauren Underwood and Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., Co-Chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus; Rep. Robin Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust; Oversight...
Energy
New Energy Storage Prize Targets Disruptive Next-Gen Innovation
News Release: On Oct. 17, the Office of Electricity launched the $300,000 Energy Storage Innovations Prize. This new competition is seeking next-generation energy storage solutions to accelerate grid decarbonization.
Environmental Protection
New York receives over $200 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced New York has received nearly $207 million in clean water funding awarded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for water infrastructure improvements. This is the first installment of a total of nearly $427 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding going to New York for water infrastructure, with an additional $220 million expected to be awarded later this fall.
State
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya Travels to New York City
News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya will travel to New York City October 20-21, 2022. During her trip, Under Secretary Zeya will speak at a U.S. Department of State recruitment event at the City College ...
State
Blinken: 'We welcome the prospect of the World's Fair coming back'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Bureau of International Expositions’ Enquiry Mission to further discussion on the U.S. bid to host the 2027 World’s Fair Expo.
Homeland
Mayorkas: DHS waiver will 'address the unique and urgent need for liquified natural gas in Puerto Rico'
A temporary and focused Jones Act Waiver has been issued by the Department of Homeland Security to address Puerto Rico's needs as hurricane recovery operations continue.
Commerce
Castillo: Grant to SSTI will 'foster entrepreneurship and catalyze innovation'
A $3.5 million grant was awarded to SSTI to coordinate and lead a Community of Practice that builds the capacity of U.S. Economic Development Administration grants for technology-based economic development.
Justice
Clarke: 'Racially-motivated hate crimes have no place in our society'
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for a racially motivated attack on a black man faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, three years of mandatory supervised release and a $250,000 fine.
Interior
Marfa's Blackwell School designated as national park: ‘This new designation will help us tell a truer American story’
President Joe Biden recently signed the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act, designating the Blackwell School site in Marfa, Texas the newest part of the National Park System.
Energy
Explore the National Cleanup Workshop on EM’s New Multimedia Webpage
News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. - Relive or catch up on the most recent National Cleanup Workshop by visiting a new EM webpage, where you’ll find a video of EM Senior Advisor William “Ike" White’s keynote address, EM Update newsletter coverage and a gallery of photos showcasing everything from the reception kicking off the event to a variety of speakers and panels.
Energy
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set to publish a new notice on Oct. 21
There are 10 releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
Agriculture
Agriculture Department set to publish a new notice on Oct. 21
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.
Interior
DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting Oct. 20
F24AS00002 Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program (2024-2027) grant opened on Oct. 20.
Justice
New Jersey man sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Sterling C. Davis, of Camden, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 94 months of incarceration for his role in a drug conspiracy that spanned several states, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.
Labor
US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect North Carolina’s sweet potato farmworkers from wage theft, other violations
News Release: Who: U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division
Interior
Saratoga NHP Receives Donation in Honor of Long-time Volunteer
Saratoga National Historical Park played host to some special visitors today—one of the park’s longest serving volunteers, Robert “Bob” Stokes, and his family stopped by our collections area as he celebrated his 80th birthday!
Interior
National Park Service releases a new study evaluating Cold War defensive sites in the United States for potential designation as national landmarks
The National Park Service (NPS) today released a study identifying 24 properties with nationally significant connections to the Cold War worthy of National Historic Landmark consideration.
Justice
Former Henry County Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy Indicted for Obstruction of Justice in Excessive Force Investigation of Former New Castle Police Lieutenant
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A federal grand jury in Indianapolis, returned a five-count superseding indictment late yesterday charging a former New Castle, Indiana, police officer with excessive force and obstruction of justice, and a former Henry County, Indiana, Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy with obstruction of justice.
Justice
'Used Car King of New York' Pleads Guilty in Nationwide Scheme to Sell Thousands of Fraudulent Texas Vehicle Tags
News Release: HOUSTON - A 51-year-old man who advertised himself as the “Used Car King of New York" has admitted to conspiring to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Justice
Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years in Case Featured on HBO Documentary “The Crime of the Century”
News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Adam Gordon (619) 546-6720.
Homeland
New notice from Federal Emergency Management Agency to be published on Oct. 21
There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.