News published on Federal Newswire in December 2015

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes rule on Dec. 24

The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rule published by Commerce Department on Dec. 24

By Commerce News Now | Dec 24, 2015

The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commerce Department publishes rule on Dec. 24

By Commerce News Now | Dec 24, 2015

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Proposed rule published on Dec. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

PHMSA Releases Safety Alert for Hoverboards

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a safety alert that identifies safety concerns with the transport of hoverboards containing lithium batteries. The agency issued the alert that includes shipping guidance after PHMSA investigators intercepted 32 cargo containers filled with hoverboards containing lithium batteries that were improperly prepared for shipment of a hazardous material.

Texas Man Indicted For Unemployment Insurance Fraud Perpetrated Through Misused Identities And Undocumented Workers

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Fernando Alanis, 52, of Rio Grande City, Texas and Parlier, California, was arrested yesterday pursuant to an indictment charging him in connection with an unemployment insurance fraud scheme, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. On Nov. 19, 2015, a federal grand jury returned a 20-count indictment against Alanis charging him with mail fraud.

Sentencings for December 18 - December 23, 2015

News Release: Angela Kenney, 32, of Parker, Colorado, was sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on Dec. 23, 2015, for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking...

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Centennial Events for January 2016

News Release: Hawaii National Park, HI - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the public in January.

Davenport Man Sentenced to Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm Charge

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - On Dec. 22, 2015, Earl Vanal Fullenwider, Jr., 24, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 60 months in prison for a felon in possession of a firearm charge, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Fullenwider was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Reclamation Releases Environmental Documents for Firebaugh Canal Water District First Lift Canal Lining Project Phase 3

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Firebaugh Canal Water District First Lift. Canal Lining Project Phase 3. The EA details Reclamation’s proposed CALFED Water Use Efficiency grant of $500,000 to the District...

Davenport Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession and Transfer of a Sawed-Off Shotgun

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - On Dec. 22, 2015, Domingo Edward Monge, 19, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 58 months in prison for possession and transfer of a weapon made from a shotgun, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Monge was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.

Post Wreaths Across America 2015 at Andersonville National Cemetery

News Release: Release Date: 24 December 2015. Contacts: Charles Barr, charles_barr@nps.gov, 229-924-0343, ext. 112. NR15-13. Wreaths Across America at Andersonville National Cemetery. Annual ceremony occurred on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. ANDERSONVILLE, Georgia - On December 12th, over 750 wreaths were placed on...

Information: Federal Court Arraignments

News Release: The United States Attorney’s Office announced that those persons listed below were arraigned before the U.S. Magistrate and the indictments handed down by the Grand Jury unsealed.

Des Moines Man Sentenced for Unlawful Transport and Taking of a Deer and Making False Statements to the United States

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - On Dec. 22, 2015, Christopher Ryan King, 34, of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 30 days of imprisonment for the unlawful transport and taking of a whitetail buck deer in violation of the Lacey Act and 30 days of imprisonment...

Celebrate New Year’s Day Mountain Biking at Big South Fork

News Release: Every New Year's Day the Big South Fork Bike Club invites all mountain bikers to ride the Big South Fork at an annual event called "The Mail Run." Bikers meet at Bandy Creek Visitor Center at 9 a.m. (ET), Jan. 1, and then hit the trails. "The ride is traditionally called the Mail Run because 'neither...

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Offers Free Admission for 17 Days in 2016