News published on Federal Newswire in August 2014

News from August 2014


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published an eight page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $2 Million in 'Quick Release' Emergency Relief Funds for California’s Napa Valley

News Release: FHWA 29-14 WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $2 million in Emergency Relief funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and ...


Baker Tribute at Big South Fork on Saturday, August 30

News Release: As a tribute to the late Senator Howard H. Baker Jr., an American Bald Eagle will be released at East Rim Overlook in the Big South Fork at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30. The event is being coordinated by the American Eagle Foundation, the Baker Donelson law firm, and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, in partnership with the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.


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Mexican National Admits Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm

News Release: BOISE - Ciro Simon-Camacho, 33, a Mexican National, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. -Jorge Guevara, 35, of Arvin, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill to six years and eight months in prison for a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


For the Sake of Energy Efficiency, New "Intelligent Agents Lab" Doubles As a Building

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is converting one of its laboratories into the equivalent of a small office building-not because of an increase in administrative overhead, but to develop and test smart software technologies designed to slash energy use in commercial buildings.


Coastal Prairie Prescribed Fire to be conducted in Everglades National Park

News Release: Homestead, FL: Everglades Fire Management plans to conduct a prescribed fire to eradicate invasive, non-native plants in the coastal prairies region of Everglades National Park. Approximately 10,000 acres will be burned in the coastal prairies, a remote, roadless area of the Park, approximately 10 miles northwest of the Flamingo Visitor Use Area.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Sixteen former Puerto Rico police officers have pleaded guilty for their roles in a criminal organization run out of the police department. The officers used their affiliation with law enforcement to commit robbery and extortion, to manipulate court records in exchange for bribes, and to sell illegal narcotics.


News Release: Jackson, Miss - Pamlia Johnson, age 41, of Jackson, was sentenced to 14 months for conspiracy to defraud the United States, U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis announced today.


Acadia National Park Plans Prescribed Burn

News Release: Acadia National Park Fire Managers are planning to burn 11 acres in the Northeast Creek drainage between now and Nov 1.The ignition of the fire is dependent on the drying of fuels and favorable weather and wind conditions. The burn area is located along the Northeast Creek drainage near the intersection of the creek and Route 3.


Five Sentenced In Federal Court

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Franklin County Resident Sentenced On Methamphetamine Offense

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Illinois. Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Follow @SDILNews. On Aug. 21, 2014, Samantha J. Plumlee, 28, of Christopher, Ill., was sentenced for her involvement in a methamphetamine conspiracy, the United States Attorney for the Southern District...