News published on Federal Newswire in August 2020

News from August 2020


News Release: The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced today that it is creating the Office of Decree Enforcement and Compliance and a Civil Conduct Task Force. Additionally, it will redistribute matters among its six civil sections in order to build expertise based on current trends in the economy.


News Release: An Indiana man who distributed unregistered pesticides to the tenants and managers of an apartment building he owned has pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Heartland Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Consent cease-and-desist order against Gregory White, former employee of Heartland Bank, Little Rock, Arkansas, for disclosing confidential supervisory information without authorization.


News Release: Thank you to my Co-Chair, Secretary Elaine Chao for joining this call. It is an honor to serve alongside you on the Commission. I extend my thanks as well to Commission Chair Dr. Paul Hsu and Commissioner Prem Parameswaren for being with us today. I am grateful for your leadership on behalf of more than ...


News Release: Today, the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) released their Congressionally directed study, “Space Traffic Management: Assessment of the Feasibility, Expected Effectiveness, and Funding Implications of a Transfer of Space Traffic Management Functions.” The findings reaffirm that the Office ...


Rosedale, Virginia, Contractor Pays $46,786 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: ROSEDALE, VA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gas Field Services LLC – a pipeline industry contractor based in Rosedale, Virginia – paid $46,786 in back wages to nine employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia Highlights Economic Recovery  In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the nation’s continuing economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Scalia first toured the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, where he participated in a roundtable discussion ...


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Registration Requirements For Pooled Plan Providers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking on pooled plan provider registration requirements. The proposal seeks to implement the registration requirements for “pooled plan providers” pursuant to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019.


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Registration Requirements For Pooled Plan Providers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking on pooled plan provider registration requirements. The proposal seeks to implement the registration requirements for “pooled plan providers” pursuant to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019.


Rosedale, Virginia, Contractor Pays $46,786 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations

News Release: ROSEDALE, VA – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gas Field Services LLC – a pipeline industry contractor based in Rosedale, Virginia – paid $46,786 in back wages to nine employees for violating the overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia Highlights Economic Recovery  In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he highlighted the nation’s continuing economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary Scalia first toured the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, where he participated in a roundtable discussion ...


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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