News published on Federal Newswire in April 2020

News from April 2020


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a four page rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


CARES Act Air Service Exemptions for Silver Airways LLC and Seaborne Virgin Islands, Inc.

News Release: Silver Airways LLS and Seaborne Virgin Islands Inc. Exemptions


U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Innovators for Inclusive Design Challenge

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today opened Stage I of the Inclusive Design Challenge, a national prize competition seeking design solutions to make future Automated Vehicles (AVs) more accessible to people with disabilities. Stage I of the Challenge will be open for submissions ...


Important Information about APHIS Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits

Release: APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine is excited to announce that, beginning this fall, importers will be able to apply for and receive fresh fruit and vegetable import permits through eFile, APHIS’ new online permitting system. eFile will offer a simple and easy way to apply for and receive your fresh ...


News Release: CINCINNATI - An Anaheim, Calif. technology company was sentenced in U.S. District Court today and was ordered to pay nearly $1.7 million in restitution to federal and Ohio state programs it defrauded.


Stewardship Action: Rocky Flats Ecologist Reflects on Site’s Environmental Transformation

News Release: This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, a celebration launched in 1970 encouraging people to advocate for the environmental preservation of the planet. As steward of the nation’s nuclear legacy sites, the U.S. Department of Energy Office (DOE) of Legacy Management (LM) demonstrates this mindset daily, committed to ensuring its 100 sites remain protective of human health and the environment.


News Release: EL CENTRO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management El Centro Field Office invites the public to provide written comments on additional off-highway vehicle (OHV) routes in the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area, near Palo Verde, Imperial County. The public comment period will end on May 21.


Former Election Campaign Consultant Indicted on Social Security Fraud and Related Charges

News Release: RALEIGH - Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that a federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an indictment charging LESLIE MCCRAE DOWLESS JR., age 64, of Bladen County, with one count of theft of government property, two counts of social security fraud, and one count of false statements.


News Release: WASHINGTON - With families encouraged to stay at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep prescription medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them.


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Cumberland County, New Jersey-based attorney today admitted evading more than $250,000 in federal taxes on income generated from his law firm, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to focus on the safety and well-being of our children. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Special Agent in Charge for Alabama James G. Hernandez­ remind parents to be vigilant of their children’s online activity.