News published on Federal Newswire in April 2018

News from April 2018


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Chao Commits to Continue Improvements to Infrastructure Review and Permitting Process

News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao joined President Trump and other cabinet officials in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing their departments to following the President’s One Federal Decision framework for processing environmental reviews and permits for major infrastructure projects.


News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Toms River, New Jersey, man was arrested this morning on charges that he distributed images of child sexual abuse over a social media application, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


Undersecretary of Commerce and NIST Director Walter Copan Presents Five Organizations with Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

News Release: Noting that the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is "the pinnacle of recognition for business and organizational excellence," Walter Copan, U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director, presented five U.S. organizations on April 8, 2018, with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's only presidential award for performance excellence and innovation.


Justice Department Leads Effort to Seize Backpage.Com, the Internet’s Leading Forum for Prostitution Ads, and Obtains 93-Count Federal Indictment

News Release: PHOENIX -The Justice Department announced the seizure of Backpage.com, the Internet’s leading forum for prostitution ads, including ads depicting the prostitution of children. Additionally, seven individuals have been charged in a 93-count federal indictment with the crimes of conspiracy to facilitate...


Lynnway Auto Auction to Correct Hazards, Implement Safety Measures, And Pay Penalties in U.S. Department of Labor Settlement

News Release: BOSTON, MA - The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Lynnway Auto Auction Inc., in which the Billerica facility agrees to correct hazards, implement significant safety measures, and pay $200,000 in penalties. The Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Lynnway for 16 violations following a May 2017 incident in which a sport utility vehicle fatally struck five people during an auto auction.


Former Union General Hospital CEO, ER Director, And Blairsville Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing And Obtaining Prescription Pain Pills

News Release: GAINESVILLE, Ga - John Michael Gowder, Dr. David Gowder, and Dr. James Heaton, have been indicted as part of Operation SCOPE on federal charges for illegally prescribing and obtaining thousands of doses of prescription pain medications outside the usual course of professional medical practice and for no legitimate medical purpose. They are expected to appear in federal court in Gainesville, Georgia to be arraigned on the charges on April 9, 2018.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy and James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) New York Division announced today that Harvey Peake, 61, of Canada, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of cocaine, was sentenced to 87 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.


News Release: On April 21, from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) will host drop-in volunteer beach cleanup efforts.


Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Counterterrorism Investigation

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Sterling man pleaded guilty today to obstructing a counterterrorism investigation and receipt of child pornography.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of trafficking cocaine, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Reclamation releases environmental document for Carrizo Plain National Monument Land Acquisition project

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation intends to provide $732,930 to the Bureau of Land Management so that the BLM can acquire about 300 acres of private inholdings within the Carrizo Plain National Monument.


Mexican Man Charged with Illegal Reentry

News Release: United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOEL FLORES-GONZALES, age 41, a native of Mexico, was charged today in a one-count indictment with illegal reentry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1326(a).