News published on Federal Newswire in August 2017

News from August 2017


The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Aug. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $167.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 64 Airports in 30 States

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $167.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 64 airports in 30 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).


Executor of Estate Sentenced For Fraudulent Sale of Condo

News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A Wabaunsee County woman who pleaded guilty to fraud while serving as executor of her mother’s estate was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.


Truckee Canal pre-construction repayment contract available for review

News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District have completed negotiations on a repayment contract for pre-construction costs associated with extraordinary maintenance on the Truckee Canal.


Sinaloa Cartel Cell Leader Self-Surrenders at Border

News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Braverman (619) 546-6717.


News Release: DETROIT - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has named Steve Francis as the new special agent in charge of the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office based in Detroit.


Two Former Ellis County Sherriff’s Office Employees Admit to Stealing and Selling Firearms

News Release: DALLAS - Thomas Glen Smith, 50, and Philip Gary Slaughter, 42, both appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to one count of possession or sale of stolen firearms, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.


Wichita Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery Spree

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Wichita man was sentenced Monday to 11 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.


ATF National Response Team Arrives to Assist Investigation into Windsor Mill Fire

News Release: DENVER - A specialized fire investigation team from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrived in Windsor, Colorado, today, to assist with the investigation of the Windsor Mill fire that occurred just before 2 a.m. Sunday morning.


Merced Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Marijuana and Cocaine Nationwide Through Dark Web Marketplaces

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - David Ryan Burchard, 40, of Merced, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute marijuana on dark web marketplaces, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Honduran national pleads guilty to immigration crime

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Honduran national pleaded guilty today to an immigration crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Delvin Rodriguez-Gonzalez, 37, entered his guilty plea to illegally reentering the United States.


News Release: Farid Fata, a former hematologist-oncologist, pleaded guilty to health care fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to pay or receive kickbacks. As part of the defendant’s scheme, he deliberately administered medically unnecessary injections and infusions to patients, including chemotherapy, iron, cancer...


News Release: RIDGELAND, MS: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the biking and walking trail from the Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, Mississippi (milepost 102.3) to Old Canton Rd (milepost 103.4) is closed for repairs. The closure is necessary to perform spot reconstruction on sections of the trail. The trail will be re-opened as soon as repairs are completed. The closure is anticipated to last through mid-September.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge James S. Moody, Jr. has sentenced D. Anda Norbergs to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for receipt and delivery of misbranded drugs, smuggling goods into the United States, health care fraud, and mail fraud. As part of her sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $848,671.19, the proceeds of the criminal conduct. A federal jury found Norbergs guilty on Nov. 18, 2016.


North Bank Habitat Management Area Trailhead to Reopen

News Release: Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District will open a new trailhead servicing the west entrance access for the North Bank Habitat Management Area on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.