News published on Federal Newswire in October 2021

News from October 2021


News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - EM has authorized the use of a second mega-volume saltstone disposal unit (SDU) at Savannah River Site (SRS) after the project was completed ahead of schedule and under cost.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package

News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA: A U.S. Postal Service supervisor who admitted stealing marijuana from a confiscated package has been sentenced to federal prison.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that nine defendants were arrested and charged by separate criminal complaints with drug related charges. The charges include conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, five kilograms or more of cocaine, which carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine. Named in the complaints are...


News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Eric Todd Ellis, 32, a former Bureau of Prisons (BOP) corrections officer at the FCI-Aliceville facility in Aliceville, Alabama, was sentenced today in federal court in Birmingham, Alabama, to 18 months prison and five years of supervised release. Ellis previously pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a ward and one count of tampering with a witness.


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Missing, Endangered Child From Texas Safely Recovered by U.S. Marshals in Colorado Child found in vehicle with noncustodial parent

News Release: Austin, TX - Members of the U.S. Marshals in Colorado Springs safely recovered a missing and endangered 5-year-old child this morning in the 3100 block of US-50 in Canon City, Colorado.


The US Interior Department published a six page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Two Victims Deceived with Promises of Help with Their Modeling Careers

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for luring two victims - both of whom were 19 at the time - from Canada with promises of promoting their modeling careers, but instead used force, fraud and coercion to cause the victims to engage in commercial sex acts, the Justice Department announced today.


KNP Complex Update October 26, 2021

News Release: Acres: 88,307 acres. Containment: 69%. Start Date: Sept. 10, 2021. Cause: Lightning. Jurisdiction: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks; Sequoia National Forest. Resources: 532 personnel including: 8 crews, 14 engines, 4 water tenders, 2 dozers and 7 helicopters. Rain is the big news on the KNP Complex.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bloods Gang Member Is Sentenced To More Than 13 Years For Drug Trafficking

News Release: The Defendant Was on Supervised Release for Previous Federal Conviction.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell swore in the U.S. Fire Administration’s newest Administrator Dr. Lori L. Moore-Merrell on Monday.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled, “Caring for America: Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers:"


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.