News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints 27 Members to National AI Advisory Committee

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the appointment of 27 experts to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues related to artificial intelligence (AI).


Join Us for NOAA Fisheries' Earth Week 2022

Welcome to NOAA Fisheries' Earth Week. This Earth Week—April 18–22, 2022—we are focusing on the impacts of climate change and how we’re helping make America climate-ready, responsive, and resilient


2021 NOAA's Favorite Catch Photo Contest Winner Is In!

NOAA Fisheries and Bonnier Corporation are excited to announce Captain Barbara Evans of Marco Island, Florida, had the winning fan-favorite submission for the 2021 #NOAAsFavoriteCatch photo contest. Captain Evans’ impressive photo of a spectacular bull mahi-mahi vividly captures the moment.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce Development in Southern California’s Entertainment Industry

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, Inc., Los Angeles, California, for renovations to a 6,688-square foot warehouse needed to train and upskill workers in Southern California’s entertainment industry.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $7.3 Million to Catalyze Maritime Sector Employment with New Industrial Park in Port Angeles, Washington

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.3 million grant to the Port of Port Angeles, Washington, to support construction of a new industrial park.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Help Establish New Business Park in Kewaunee, Wisconsin

This project will allow Kewaunee to attract new businesses and help existing commercial and industrial users expand their operations.


St. Francis Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

St. Francis Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender


Sioux Falls Man Charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet

Sioux Falls Man Charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet


Acadia National Park’s trail system added to the National Register of Historic Places

Acadia National Park’s trail system added to the National Register of Historic Places


Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2022 Train Schedule

Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2022 Train Schedule


Seven new restroom facilities to be installed at Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Seven new restroom facilities to be installed at Ozark National Scenic Riverways


Boquillas Port of Entry Begins Summer Schedule May 1

Boquillas Port of Entry Begins Summer Schedule May 1


Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Bureau of Land Management Colorado issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management Colorado issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Bureau of Land Management Utah issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management Utah issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Bureau of Land Management Wyoming issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management Wyoming issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Bureau of Land Management New Mexico issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

Bureau of Land Management New Mexico issues notice for oil and gas lease sale


Fire managers planning spring prescribed fire in the Douglas Mountain area

Fire managers planning spring prescribed fire in the Douglas Mountain area