News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


Santa Reveals His FAA Safety Naughty & Nice Lists, Thanks FAA for Special Flight Permission on Dec. 24

News Release: WASHINGTON - In an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Claus revealed who made it on his FAA Safety Naughty and Nice Lists.


TSA officer jumps into action to perform a life-saving maneuver on an infant who stopped breathing at Newark Liberty International Airport

Release: NEWARK, N.J.-When Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer Cecilia Morales heard people screaming for help, she knew if she didn’t act quickly, the outcome was going to be grim.


News Release: BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations to the Idaho Resource Advisory Council (RAC). This citizen-based council advises the Secretary of the Interior concerning the issues related to land use planning or the management of the public land resources within the state of Idaho.


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new Request for Information (RFI) on the scale-up and demonstration of renewable fuels. The RFI, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration," seeks input from biofuels producers and technology developers about their readiness...


News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that ADAM LEE GODWIN, age 35, of Sheridan, Wyoming pleaded guilty to being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it at a change of plea hearing held before Federal District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal on Dec. 15, 2021. Sentencing is set for March 7, 2022.


Contractor faces possible incarceration for failing to abide by court's orders after willfully, repeatedly subjecting roofing workers to serious safety hazards

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL - A Florida-based roofing contractor - with a long history of exposing his workers to the serious and potentially fatal risks related to falls - faces possible incarceration for his failure to comply with court orders once again.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met virtually with several foreign ministers and representatives of regional organizations involved in the response to the Omicron variant today. They exchanged information to better understand the Omicron variant, coordinate a global response, and accelerate efforts to combat COVID-19.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Good to see you all.


Department of Justice awards more than $125 million in grants under the Stop School Violence Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice today announced nearly $126 million in funding to advance school safety under the STOP School Violence Act. The grants, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing...


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Joint Statement on the U.S.-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue 

News Release: U.S. Department of State Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Assistant Secretary Donald Lu and Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetullin led a successful annual meeting of the U.S.-Kazakhstan Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue (ESPD) December 15 in Nur-Sultan.


Denver Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy

News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Omar Rivas-Saenz, age 31, of Denver, was sentenced to 176 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin.


News Release: The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling $34 million to help communities address crises involving homelessness, mental health and substance use disorders, and other public health and public safety emergencies. The grants, made by OJP’s Bureau...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Davis Bayou Bike, Pedestrian Path Construction to Begin in January 2022

News Release: OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highways Administration, will begin construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path project. Phase I of the project will include closures of the northern section of Park Road between Highway 90 and VFW Road from Jan. 4th, 2022 tentatively through Spring 2022.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.