News published on Federal Newswire in June 2018

News from June 2018


U.S. Department of Labor Cites New Jersey Renewable Energy Company Following Fatality at New Hampshire Power Plant

News Release: CONCORD, NH – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited EWP Renewable Corp., doing business as Springfield Power LLC, for 25 safety violations after an employee suffered fatal injuries after he was pulled into a conveyor at the company’s Springfield plant in November 2017. The Mount Laurel, New Jersey, company faces $125,460 in proposed penalties.


U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Orders Maine Roofer to Correct Violations, Implement Safety Measures, and Address $389,685 in Fines

News Release: BOSTON, MA – After multiple investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ordered a Maine roofing contractor who has operated as Lessard Roofing & Siding Inc. and Lessard Brothers Construction Inc. ...


Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on the May Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding the May 2018 Employment Situation report: “With the unemployment rate falling to 3.8% in May, the lowest in over 18 years, America’s job market remains strong. The unemployment rates for African-Americans and Asian-Americans reached record lows. Adult women and adult men recorded the lowest unemployment rates since 2000, at 3.3% and 3.5% respectively.


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


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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