News published on Federal Newswire in August 2016

News from August 2016


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Joint Statement by Secretary Kerry and Secretary Foxx on U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Entry into Force

News Release: We welcome the entry into force on August 21 of the Air Transport Agreement between the United States and Mexico that was signed on Dec. 18, 2015. This new agreement will expand travel and trade between the United States and Mexico, and facilitate broader economic growth in both countries.


News Digest DOT 104-16

News Release: BTS Releases Smartphone App for Pocket Guide to Transportation – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has introduced its most innovative product – a smartphone app for the Pocket Guide to Transportation 2016. The Pocket Guide is a popular, quick reference ...


News Release: National Park Service News Release. Fort Stanwix National Monument: Frank Barrows, 315-336-3113. Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Megan O'Malley, 518-758-9689 ext. 2002. Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites, Larry Turk, 845-229-9115 x 2013. Saratoga National Historical Park: Amy Bracewell...


Lehigh Acres Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Gun And Drug Crimes

News Release: Fort Myers, FL - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that James Thomas Bissell (32, Lehigh Acres) today pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, hydrocodone, marijuana, alprazolam and morphine, and possession of firearms as a convicted felon. The drug offenses are each punishable by a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and the firearms offense is punishable by a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment.


News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Vinnie Lysander Taylor, a/k/a “T," age 44, of Wilmington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Georgia, today to 14 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for receiving and selling industrial grade silicone, but representing to customers that it was medical grade silicone. A client died as a result of receiving such injections.


News Release: IMPD found guns, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and over $480,000 in cash at his apartment.


News Release: BOSTON - A Hyannis man who has been a fugitive since he was indicted in April 2016 was arrested yesterday in connection with drug trafficking charges.