News published on Federal Newswire in February 2018

News from February 2018


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Jacob H. Goldstein

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Notice of Intent to Prohibit Jacob H. Goldstein, former president and CEO of NBRS Financial, Rising Sun, Maryland, for engaging in self-dealing transactions involving bank loans and withholding material information from the NBRS board of directors.


News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the appointment of four members to serve on the Board of the FirstNet Responder Network Authority. The appointees are leading experts in the fields of public safety, wireless broadband technology, and network engineering.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in $181,663 In Back Wages for Elder Care Workers in Florida

News Release: ST. PETERSBURG, FL – After an investigation by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Palm Shores Retirement Community Inc. will pay $181,663 in back wages to 454 employees for violating the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Texas Communications Contractor Paying $126,264 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: MANVEL, TX – After an investigation by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, Redman Communications Inc. will pay $63,132 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 53 employees to resolve violations of the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Enforcement Action Against Texas Restaurant Operator

News Release: HOUSTON, TX – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, DC Broadway Inc. – operator of Don Carlos Mexican Restaurants – will pay $97,080 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 24 employees to resolve violations of the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Reaches Settlement Agreement Resulting in Paperboard Company Paying $175,000 in Penalties

News Release: NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Carthage Specialty Paperboard Inc., have a reached a settlement agreement to improve efforts to prevent safety and health hazards in their Carthage, New York, facility. The company will pay $175,000 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Manufacturer For Serious Safety Violations

News Release: BAY MINETTE, AL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited MPV Morganton Pressure Vessels North Carolina LLC, for exposing employees to fire, explosion, laceration, and struck-by hazards. The Bay Minette metal tank manufacturer faces proposed penalties of $101,800.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.