News published on Federal Newswire in November 2017

News from November 2017


News Release: Today, in an action to further uphold the rule of law in the executive branch, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo prohibiting the Department of Justice from issuing guidance documents that have the effect of adopting new regulatory requirements or amending the law. The memo prevents the Department of Justice from evading required rulemaking processes by using guidance memos to create de facto regulations.


Federal Reserve Board extends comment periods for two related proposals until February 15, 2018

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday extended the comment periods for two related proposals until Feb. 15, 2018. One would enhance the effectiveness of boards of directors. The other would implement a new ratings system for large financial institutions that would be aligned with the post-crisis supervisory program.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Tampa Electric Co. And Critical Intervention Services Following Hazardous Chemical Release

News Release: GIBSONTON, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Tampa Electric Co. and Critical Intervention Services, a security services provider, for $43,458 in total proposed penalties, following a release of anhydrous ammonia – a chemical refrigerant – at its Gibsonton facility.


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Over $1.8 Million in Fines Against a Wisconsin Corn Milling Facility After Fatal Grain Dust Explosion

News Release: CAMBRIA, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $1,837,861 in fines against Didion Milling Inc. following a May 31, 2017, explosion that killed five workers and injured 12 others, including a 21-year-old employee who suffered a double leg ...


The US State Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.