News published on Federal Newswire in April 2016

News from April 2016


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FHWA Proposes New Performance Measures to Reduce Congestion on the Nation’s Highways

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today released a proposed rulemaking outlining new performance measures to assess travel reliability, congestion, and emissions at a national level. The proposed regulation calls for an increased level of transparency and accountability in establishing and achieving targets for performance impacting commuters and truck drivers.


Maritime Administration Announces $ 4.9 Million to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Competitiveness

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States. Provided through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, the funding supports industrial modernizations that increase productivity, allowing our Nation’s small shipyards to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.


Bakersfield Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Timothy Brian Grayson, 58, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill to four years and 9 months in prison for possessing child pornography, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico and Unknown Destinations

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.


News Release: Defendant and MS-13 Co-Conspirators Lured a Young Mother and Child into the Woods in Central Islip, Executed Them, and Fled to Central America.


Wyden: Report Shows Opening Cuba Trade Creates Major Economic Opportunities

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today praised a new study showing significant economic opportunities created by relaxing restrictions on trade with Cuba. Wyden requested the study from the International Trade Commission in 2014, when he chaired the Senate Committee on Finance.


California Company Settles Allegations It Underpaid Import Fees

News Release: Will Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Allegations it Knowingly Undervalued Imports from China and the Republic of Madagascar.


MEDIA ADVISORY: RSVP Today for Lake Berryessa Boat Tour on April 21

News Release: NAPA, Calif. - In association with Napa Valley’s Arts in April celebration, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office is offering the media a. unique experience on beautiful Lake Berryessa. Experience the sights and sounds of the lake’s hidden coves and recreation areas and enjoy photographing...


News Release: Investigation ongoing into the fire that destroyed the historic Monroe Station.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Charleston man pleaded guilty today to a federal gun crime, announced Acting United States Attorney Carol Casto. Fitzgerald Ingram, 24, entered his guilty plea to illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony.


Elgin roofing contractor continues to risk workers' safety

News Release: ELGIN, Ill. - Despite the fact that preventable falls account for nearly 40 percent * of all deaths in the construction industry, some employers continue to ignore the dangers and put their workers at serious risk.


Summary of 2017 Energy & Water Appropriations bill

News Release: 2017 mark: $37.444 billion. 2017 budget request: $37.185 billion. 2016 enacted: $37.276 billion. The Chairman’s mark provides: * $1.825 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, which is $248 million less than the 2016 enacted level and $1.07 billion less than the President’s request. * $5.4...


News Release: Brandin Hyde Admits to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possessing a Firearm.


Temporary Revised Schedule for Natchez NHP Sites

News Release: Effective immediately and running through the end of May 2016, a new operation schedule will be in effect at the historic sites of Natchez National Historical Park.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 24 count indictment charging Gregory Gibbons, 50, of Thornwood, NY; Julio Rodriguez, 51, of Bronx, NY; Laurence Savedoff, 42, of New City, NY, and Tina Brown, 40, of Bronx, New York with conspiracy...


Brooklyn Man Arrested For Bribery In Connection With NYPD - Issued Gun Licenses

News Release: Neighborhood Safety Patrol Member Bragged In Recorded Conversation of 150 Gun Licenses.


Federal Jury Convicts Head of Schaumburg Home Health Company in Scheme to Fraudulently Bill Medicare for Unnecessary Care

News Release: CHICAGO - A federal jury has convicted the head of a Schaumburg home health company on fraud charges for scheming to bill Medicare for millions of dollars in unnecessary services.


Reclamation Releases Final Environmental Documents on Tranquillity Irrigation District, East-West Intertie Water Conservation Project

News Release: SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - The Bureau of Reclamation has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment/Initial Study for the Tranquillity Irrigation District, East-West Intertie Water Conservation Project.