News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Natural Resources Chair Grijalva and Rep. McEachin Named to America COMPETES Act Conference Committee

n an announcement yesterday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) to the committee that will go to conference with the Senate over the House-passed America COMPETES Act of 2022.



Reclamation to temporarily close the Chapay Lane bridge crossing at Levee Road

Reclamation to temporarily close the Chapay Lane bridge crossing at Levee Road



Reclamation announces 2022 spring flow releases on the Trinity River as part of restoration program

The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that this year’s restoration flow schedule for the Trinity River will begin on April 15.


Reclamation announces summer operating hours at Stony Gorge and East Park Reservoirs

Reclamation announces summer operating hours at Stony Gorge and East Park Reservoirs


Reclamation opens Klamath Project irrigation season with limited water supply allocation amid extreme drought

The Bureau of Reclamation announced today, the initial Klamath Project water supply allocation in the third consecutive year of drought conditions.


SEIA's Hopper: Commerce Department's trade case against SE Asia 'hammering the solar industry in real-time'

In response to a Commerce Department investigation, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) carried out a survey that found 90% of companies polled said the actions of the Commerce Department have had a serious or devastating impact on their bottom line.


Reclamation designates Folsom South Canal as a Special Use Area with new public use rules

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office is designating the Folsom South Canal as a Special Use Area to implement altered public use restrictions in areas where the action is necessary or for public health and safety.


Lao New Year 2022

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on the occasion of the Lao New Year.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Mexican citizen who bragged about drug activities sent to prison

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 47-year-old non-U.S. citizen illegally residing in Donna has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters on April 12

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed fire treatment on Animas City Mountain located within the Durango area this spring. Beginning April 16, firefighters will be finalizing preparation of containment lines and plans for the burn.


News Release: Assistant U. S. Attorneys Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750 and Michelle L. Wasserman (619) 546-8431.


Responding to Russian invasion, US joins 30 IEA countries in largest oil release in history

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm has recently issued a statement in response to International Energy Agency (IEA) member countries declaring a collective oil release.


DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting April 13

Zoonotic Disease Initiative - Tribes grant opened on April 13.


Notice published by Labor Department on April 12

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Passengers Bring Guns to TSA Checkpoints as a Dangerous Trend Continues

Release: A man headed for Seattle came to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Tampa International Airport with a Bersa Thunder semi-automatic pistol. The weapon was loaded with six rounds; one bullet was chambered. A woman headed for Atlantic City entered the St. Pete-Clearwater International...