News published on Federal Newswire in October 2015

News from October 2015


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Transit Administration Issues Guidance to Public Transportation Agencies on Implementing Americans with Disabilities Act

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today published detailed guidance to transit agencies on how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since the ADA became law in 1990, FTA has ensured that transit systems comply with the ADA’s ...


Statement by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

News Release: Today’s announcement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is welcome news for the American people, who benefit from higher-paying jobs at home, the strongest labor standards of any trade agreement in history, and critical environment commitments. The TPP strengthens our port communities and ...


Maritime Administration Advances Industry Environmental Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced that it will provide over $1 million to support the development of two new emission-reducing maritime solutions. The first is a cutting-edge liquefied natural gas (LNG) conversion demonstration project ...


Former Stuart Youth Pastor Charged with Enticement of a Minor Over the Internet

News Release: A former youth pastor was charged with enticing a minor over the internet, to engage in sexual activity.


Erie Felon Admits Illegally Possessing Pistol

News Release: ERIE, Pa. - A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


Sentences Imposed in Marion Drug Cases

News Release: United States Attorney Kenyen R. Brown of the Southern District of Alabama announced that on Sept. 24, 2015, sentences were imposed in a case involving the distribution of substantial amounts of marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine in and around Marion, Alabama. The small rural community had been the focus of a three-year federal investigation into drug trafficking, gun violence and money laundering involving numerous state and federal agencies.


OSHA finds fragrance manufacturer exposes employees to safety and health hazards in Piscataway, New Jersey

News Release: Employer name: Ambrosia Fragrance LLC, 7 Turner Place, Piscataway, New Jersey.


Wheeling man convicted in Pittsburgh, PA to WV and OH heroin distribution operation

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - John D. McKee, 30, of Wheeling, was convicted of heroin trafficking today in federal court, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.


OSHA finds improperly equipped furnace led to deadly explosion at TIMET's Morgantown, Pennsylvania, manufacturing plant

News Release: MORGANTOWN, Pa. - A 27-year-old furnace worker was killed in an explosion when a boiler lid 20 feet in diameter flew off inside the TIMET titanium manufacturing plant on 900 Hemlock Road in Morgantown. The lid struck Jacob Lopez and injured three other employees in the March 27, 2015, incident.


BLM to temporarily close South Canyon recreation site to improve boat launch

News Release: The BLM will close the South Canyon recreation site this week to begin construction on a boat ramp extension. The site will reopen in time for the spring fishing season. Users floating South Canyon before the launch reopens can take out downstream at Tibbett’s Landing (accessible only on eastbound I-70) near New Castle.


News Release: Over 20,000 pounds of unwanted, unused or expired drugs handed over in Michigan.


Former Sandia National Labs Employee Sentenced to Probation for Embezzling Federal Funds

News Release: Also Ordered to Pay $32,542.37 in Restitution to National Nuclear Security Administration.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Timothy Lobley, 42, of Albuquerque, N.M., pleaded guilty this morning in federal court to violating the federal firearms laws. Lobley entered the guilty plea without the benefit of a plea agreement. The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, 2nd Judicial District ...


What TPA Means for TPP

News Release: Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Sets High Objectives and Transparency Measures for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.


Laconia Man Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Social Security Fraud

News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Walter Morton, 50, of Laconia, who pleaded guilty to three counts of Social Security Fraud on June 29, 2015, was sentenced today to 15 months in prison and one year of supervised release, and he was ordered to make full restitution to the Social Security Administration, announced Acting United States Attorney Donald Feith.


Fairfax Woman Allegedly Embezzled $653,000 from Virginia State Senator

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Linda Diane Wallis, aka Lynn Wallis Miller, 51, of Fairfax, was charged by criminal information today for her alleged role in three fraud schemes totaling over $1 million in losses, including embezzling $653,000 from Virginia State Senator Richard Saslaw’s campaign fund.