News published on Federal Newswire in August 2020

News from August 2020


NOAA, U.S. Navy will increase nation’s unmanned maritime systems operations

News Release: “With the strengthening of our ongoing partnership with the Navy, NOAA will be better positioned to transition unmanned maritime technologies into operational platforms that will gather critical environmental data that will help grow the American Blue Economy," said retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy NOAA administrator.


EM Joins U.S.-Japan Workshop on Potential Decommissioning Collaborations

News Release: DOE officials were among the more than 170 government and industry representatives who explored potential collaborations between the U.S. and Japan in a workshop held virtually last week.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - Ledra A. Craig, age 43, of Wright City, Missouri, was charged by a federal complaint today with distribution of fentanyl.


News Release: DHS Awards $1.97M to Small Businesses for First Responder ICAM Technology

News Release: Washington, D.C. - With a critical need for first responders to securely validate and share information between jurisdictions at public safety events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awarded a total of $1.97 million to two small businesses to develop technologies that will support the security, scalability, and interoperability within a first responder organization’s information technology infrastructure.


News Release: Bottom Line After weeks of rioting and nightly attacks on federal officers and property, activity in the vicinity of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse continues in an overall trend of diminishing violence. Sunday night marked the first night in over 60 days during which rioters did not attack federal ...


Trump Administration Invests $462 Million to Modernize Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural Communities

News Release: Funding will Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 467,000 Rural Americans in 44 States WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 3, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $462 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural America.


News Release: Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, the U.S. Department of Commerce is working around the clock to grow our economy and support local efforts to keep businesses open and workers and customers safe during these challenging times.


U.S. Department of Labor Obtains Consent Judgment Ordering Arizona Company to Pay $3,000,000 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: PHOENIX, AZ – The U.S. Department of Labor secured a $3,000,000 consent judgment against Stratis Construction Inc. – a residential drywall company based in Phoenix, Arizona – for violating overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Hosts Virtual Event to Encourage Recruiting, Retaining Veterans for Contractors and Community-Based Organizations

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will host an online town hall symposium on Aug. 4, 2020, for veterans and their spouses; federal contractors; state, local and federal agencies; and community-based organizations to highlight a locality-based model for recruiting and retaining veterans in Georgia.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Designation of Chairman And Appointment to the Administrative Review Board

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the designation of a new chair and an appointment to the Department’s Administrative Review Board (ARB).


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Designation of Chairman And Appointment to the Administrative Review Board

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the designation of a new chair and an appointment to the Department’s Administrative Review Board (ARB).


U.S. Department of Labor Obtains Consent Judgment Ordering Arizona Company to Pay $3,000,000 in Back Wages and Damages

News Release: PHOENIX, AZ – The U.S. Department of Labor secured a $3,000,000 consent judgment against Stratis Construction Inc. – a residential drywall company based in Phoenix, Arizona – for violating overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Hosts Virtual Event to Encourage Recruiting, Retaining Veterans for Contractors and Community-Based Organizations

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will host an online town hall symposium on Aug. 4, 2020, for veterans and their spouses; federal contractors; state, local and federal agencies; and community-based organizations to highlight a locality-based model for recruiting and retaining veterans in Georgia.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.