News published on Federal Newswire in November 2009

News from November 2009


News Release: WASHINGTON—Attorney General Eric Holder, Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and hundreds of current and past employees celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Environment and Natural Resources Division today.


News Release: WASHINGTON - An Australian man pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to solicit kickbacks in connection with the award of a private security services subcontract to protect U.S. government personnel and contractors in Afghanistan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal ...


News Release: Richard Hendryx, 79, of Morristown, Ariz., was sentenced today to two years in prison and lifetime supervised release to follow his prison term for travel with intent to engage in sex with minors. Hendryx was charged on May 6, 2008, with one count of travel with intent to engage in a sexual act with ...


News Release: WASHINGTON- The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the City of Fargo, N.D., to improve access to civic life for persons with disabilities. The agreement was reached under "Project Civic Access," a Justice Department initiative to bring state and local governments into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This agreement is the 172nd entered into under the Project Civic Access initiative and the 11th this year.


Federal Reserve proposes rules to restrict fees and expiration dates on gift cards

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced proposed rules that would restrict the fees and expiration dates that may apply to gift cards. The rules would protect consumers from certain unexpected costs and would require that gift card terms and conditions be clearly stated.


Federal Reserve approves interim final rule requiring notice be given to consumers when their mortgage loan is sold or transferred

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday approved an interim final rule to implement a recent statutory amendment requiring that notice be given to consumers when their mortgage loan has been sold or transferred. The new disclosure requirement became effective immediately upon enactment of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act in May, 2009. Under that Act, a purchaser or assignee that acquires a mortgage loan must provide the required disclosures in writing within 30 days.


Federal Reserve offers $75 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility

News Release: On Nov. 16, 2009, the Federal Reserve will offer $75 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the auction will be conducted as specified in this announcement, Regulation A, and the terms and conditions of the Term Auction Facility (www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/taf.htm).


U.S. Labor Department further extends effective date of rules on investment advice

News Release: Washington – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today announced publication of a notice further extending the applicability and effective dates of the final rule on investment advice under the Pension Protection Act to May 17, 2010. The notice is expected to be published in the November 17 edition of the Federal Register.


US Department of Labors OSHA issues final rule, revises acetylene standard

News Release: WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its acetylene standard. A final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices.


US Department of Labor welcomes GAOs report on under-reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses

News Release: OSHA finds problems identified in report alarming WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) welcomes the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report on the under-reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses and OSHA's audit process.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.