News from December 2021
By DOL Newswire | Dec 23, 2021
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 23, 2021
News Release: The FAA is working with the aviation and wireless industries to find a solution that allows 5G C-band and aviation to safely coexist. While that work is underway, the FAA alerted operators that Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) may be issued to restrict operations in areas where 5G interference is possible. It also provides additional information about aircraft systems that could be affected.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 23, 2021
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians pleaded guilty to the murder of a tribal member on the Choctaw Indian Reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
On December 17, 2021, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and the ROK Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jongmoon met in Seoul to co-chair the Sixth U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the release of nearly $260 million in highway safety grants.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor will reopen the rulemaking record and hold a virtual public hearing on Jan. 11, 2022, on the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s proposed rule for Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment to improve safe usage of mobile, powered-haulage equipment.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center PC (BDP), an optometry and ophthalmology medical provider, for discriminating against patients who, because of their disabilities, need assistance in transferring from their wheelchairs to the surgical table for outpatient eye surgery. BDP operates 24 facilities in Arizona.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Greenleaf Foods, SPC (also known as Lightlife Foods) to address alleged violations of the Clean Water Act pretreatment regulations by its soy-based food production facility in Montague, Massachusetts.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
The Weldon Spring site sits about 30 miles from St. Louis in St. Charles County, Missouri.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
Sneezes, rain clouds, and ink jet printers: They all produce or contain liquid droplets so tiny it would take several billion of them to fill a liter bottle.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint four U.S.

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2021
Bureau of Reclamation and the Bonneville Power Administration announced the completion of the major overhaul of hydroelectric power generating units 22, 23 and 24 inside the Nathaniel “Nat” Washington Power Plant at Grand Coulee Dam. Located on the Columbia River about 90 miles west of Spokane, Wash., the Grand Coulee Dam is the largest power generating complex in the United States and the hydropower workhorse of the Columbia River.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
News Release: Jemez Springs, NM - Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) is seeking comments on a proposed project to make interim infrastructure improvements within the park’s Valle Grande District to enhance visitor experience, accessibility, interpretation of the park’s natural and cultural values, and recreational...

By DOJ Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
News Release: Facility denied admission to patient prescribed Opioid Use Disorder treatment.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. James Comer, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. Kevin Brady, Rep. Al Green, and Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. sent a letter to Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
News Release: Defendant Planned Activities as Member of Proud Boys Chapter in Central New York.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
News Release: United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that RONALD BLAISE JENKINS, 26, of Arapahoe Wyoming, was sentenced for use, carry, and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a federal crime of violence by Chief United States District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on Dec. 20, 2021 in connection...
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A Texas man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) detected a.22 caliber handgun inside a carry-on bag, which was inside a duffle bag at the security checkpoint on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The revolver filled the entire purse.

By USDA Newswire | Dec 22, 2021
Release: The Government of Peru has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of sweet granadilla fruit into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.APHIS shares draft pest risk ...