News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of applications by Frost Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced its approval of the applications under section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act by Frost Bank, San Antonio, Texas, to establish ten branches in Texas.


News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department of Commerce, on behalf of President Donald J. Trump, has appointed 26 members to the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA).


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Recovers $82,398 in Back Wages

News Release: HUNTERSVILLE, NC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Brawi Inc. – operating as La Unica Mexican Restaurant in Huntersville, North Carolina – has paid $82,398 in back wages and liquidated damages to 10 employees for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


Natural Gas Pipeline Contractor to Pay $354,933 in Back Wages and Damages to Employees Nationwide Following Federal Wage Investigation

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Rockford Corp. – a natural gas pipeline construction company in Montrose, Pennsylvania – has entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor requiring payment of $177,466 in back wages, with an equal amount in liquidated damages, to 306 employees across the nation. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania approved the consent judgment on June 6, 2019.


North Carolina Retailer Pays $26,357 in Wages for Federal Overtime Violations Found by U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: GREENSBORO, NC – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Colmex Inc. - an Asheboro, North Carolina-based retailer of money orders and low-cost cell phones - has paid $26,357 in back wages to 18 employees for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Enters Partnership to Promote Safety During Construction of Amazon Distribution Center in Wisconsin

News Release: OAK CREEK, WI – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Ryan Companies US Inc., the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council, and Wisconsin Safety and Health Consultation Program to promote worker safety and health during the construction of a two million-square-foot Amazon Distribution Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Manufacturer for  Exposing Employees to Respiratory, Chemical, and Other Hazards

News Release: CANTON, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Ohio Gratings Inc. – a manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon products based in Canton, Ohio – for exposing employees to respiratory, chemical, and other hazards. OSHA cited the company for 17 serious and five other-than-serious safety and health violations, and faces penalties of $183,748.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Funding to Support  Employee Policy Development for Youth with Disabilities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $4 million for a four-year cooperative agreement for a youth-focused disability policy development center. The solicitation is a re-competition of an existing cooperative agreement. The deadline to apply is July 23, 2019.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.