News published on Federal Newswire in September 2015

News from September 2015


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOT Announces $5.9 Million in First Responder Grants to Help Protect Communities From Flammable Liquids by Rail Incidents

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced grants totaling $5.9 million to provide hazardous materials training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. The Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grants will go to three non-profit organizations who will provide training for incidents involving shipments of crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail.


July 2015 North American Freight Numbers

News Release: July 2015 North American Freight Numbers


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Unveils Build America Transportation Investment Center

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today formally unveiled the Department of Transportation’s Build America Transportation Investment Center (BATIC).


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that a federal jury today found Dr. David M. Pon (57, Windermere) guilty of 20 counts of health care fraud connected to his scheme to defraud the Medicare program. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for each count. Following the jury’s verdict, the Court remanded Pon to the custody of the United States Marshals Service. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2016.


Kalamazoo Security Company Owner Sentenced to 27 Years for Child Pornography and Illegal Firearms

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Former security company owner Michael Downey, 45, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was sentenced today to 27 years in federal prison for child pornography and illegal firearm charges, announced U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. Downey received 18 years for the child pornography count ...


East St. Louis Man Sentenced For Firearm Offense

News Release: Darral C. Morris, 35, of East St. Louis, Illinois, was sentenced in federal district court on Sept. 25, 2015, to 180 months in prison, to be followed by three years supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and a $750 fine, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen R. Wigginton, announced today.


News Release: DALLAS - The final tally is in from the 10th National Prescription Take-Back Day this past Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. DEA and its partners took back prescription drugs at 127 locations throughout North Texas and Oklahoma.


Ohio County, West Virginia leaders announce creative efforts to thwart substance abuse

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Expanding their efforts to combat substance abuse, local leaders are launching a program that will make free drug testing kits available to Ohio County, West Virginia residents, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, along with a diverse group of community leaders, announced today.


News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz.- At approximately 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 26th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call alerting officials to a potential suicide west of the South Kaibab Trailhead.