News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Air Travel Consumer Report: April 2019 Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its June 2019 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of April 2019. The full consumer report and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at http://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Emphasizes Importance of Safety at USDOT Summit

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today hosted the 2019 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safety Summit at their headquarters in Washington, D.C. In keynote remarks before USDOT employees and industry stakeholders, Secretary Chao discussed the Department’s data-driven approach to making regulatory decisions grounded in strong science and research that uphold the safety of our nation’s transportation modes.


Leader, Enforcer Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute 45 Kilos of Meth

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The leader and the enforcer of a drug-trafficking organization that distributed more than 45 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Kansas City metropolitan area were sentenced in federal court today.


CISA’s ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Makes Key Acquisition Recommendation

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and government and industry members of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force gathered in Washington, D.C. today to update members on progress towards the development of an initial recommendation to help industry and government stakeholders more effectively identify and manage risks to global ICT supply chains.


Philadelphia Crack Distributor Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison

News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Philadelphia, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to 115 months in prison and three years’ supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Chairs DeFazio, Lipinski and 51 House Members Press Amtrak CEO For Answers About Reported Decision to Reduce the Number of Amtrak Police

News Release: Washington, DC - Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), and 51 Members sent a letter to the President and CEO of Amtrak expressing concerns over possible cuts...


News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national residing in Lawrence was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for distributing a mixture of fentanyl and heroin.


Richard L. Durbin, Jr. Recognized by Deputy Attorney General with Lifetime Achievement Award

News Release: WASHINGTON - Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Senior Litigation Counsel of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas, was recognized by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director James Crowell, IV at the 35th Director’s Awards Ceremony today in Washington D.C.


Las Vegas Tax Preparer Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas tax return preparer who falsified his own tax returns as well as those of his clients was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada and Acting IRS Special Agent in Charge (Criminal Investigation) Ismael J. Nevarez Jr.


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) is announcing selections of seven projects to receive $5.4 million in federal funding for university-based research and development under funding opportunity announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001993, University Turbine Systems Research (UTSR).


Portuguese Shipping Company Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Oil Record Book and Obstruction

News Release: Portuguese Shipping Company Pleads Guilty To Falsifying Oil Record Book and Obstruction.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Administrative Officer Fawn Thomas, Reentry Coordinator Ashley Lough, and Litigation Support Specialist Tracie Weaver of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of West Virginia were three of 172 members of the Department of Justice recognized by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director James Crowell, IV at the 35th Director’s Awards Ceremony today in Washington D.C.