News published on Federal Newswire in September 2016

News from September 2016


News Release: Syed Vaqar Ashraf, 71, of Lahore, Pakistan, was sentenced today to 33 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez of the District of Arizona. Ashraf previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to export defense controlled items without a license.


Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with North State Bancshares, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: North State Bancshares, Inc., Shakopee, Minnesota Written Agreement date July 26, 2010 Terminated Aug. 29, 2016 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


Bronx, Brooklyn beauty supply stores ordered to pay $218K  to 16 workers illegally denied overtime pay

News Release: NEW YORK – For more than a dozen sales clerks, cashiers, stock clerks and security guards at three beauty supply stores in the Bronx and Brooklyn, the hours were long but too often, their pay came up short.


Syracuse auto parts manufacturer fails to correct electrical,  crushing and respiratory hazards

News Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Federal workplace safety and health inspectors have cited York Metal Toll Processing Inc. for exposing employees to uncorrected electrical, crushing and respiratory hazards, as well as recurring amputation hazards.


OSHA cites Connecticut diagnostic laboratory for inadequately protecting  its employees against chemical hazards

News Release: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Concerned because they were experiencing sore throats, headaches and difficulty with breathing, employees of Quest Diagnostic Corp.’s Ameripath diagnostic laboratory in Shelton filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The agency’s Bridgeport Area Office began an inspection on March 6, 2016.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.