News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mid-Level Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 77 months’ imprisonment and four years’ supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws in connection with a large-scale investigation conducted by the Greater Pittsburgh Safe Streets Task Force, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Bradley Lefebvre, 39, a former resident of Springfield, Vermont who has since moved to New Hampshire, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Burlington to 14 months of imprisonment following his guilty plea to a federal...


Statement by Energy Secretary Granholm on U.S. Senate Confirmation of Marvin Adams

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement today following the U.S. Senate confirmation of Dr. Marvin Adams by voice vote this morning to serve as Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...


News Release: Defendant Beat Victim 1, Used Drugs to Control Her, and Threatened to Kill Her to Prevent Her from Providing Testimony at Trial.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Four Kansas City, Missouri-area men have been indicted for their role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in an overdose death.


NOAA Fisheries: 'Scientists collaborated with affected Tribal governments'

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is partnering with Pacific Northwestern Tribal governments to establish a notification system to help protect endangered species.


Haaland: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management plans wind-energy auction 'to strengthen the clean energy industry'

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold a wind-energy auction May 11 for two lease areas off the shore of the Carolinas May 11.


Granholm: New Communities LEAP program will help 'communities develop clear, actionable plans to reimagine their energy future'

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the first 22 communities for a clean-energy program to reduce air pollution, increase energy resilience, lower utility costs and energy burdens and provide long-term jobs and economic opportunities, a March 29 news release said.


Mayorkas: DHS announces new screening measures so 'everyone, regardless of gender identity, is treated with respect'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security celebrated International Trans Day of Visibility by announcing new measures to serve Americans of all gender identities.


Buttigieg: FAA appoints Billy Nolen as acting administrator due to 'extensive expertise in aviation'

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Billy Nolen will serve as the acting Federal Aviation Administrator following the departure of current administrator Steve Dickson.


Mendelson: Long Island contractor 'ignored its legal responsibility' and 'cost a worker their life'

A New York contractor has been issued nine citations and more than $1 million in penalties after an investigation into an employee’s fatal fall.


Technical Advisory Committees; Notice of Recruitment of Members discussed on April 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Former Florida Election Commission Attorney Sentenced to 72 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy and Distribution of Child Pornography

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Eric Matthew Lipman, 60, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute, receive, and possess material constituting child pornography, and distributing material constituting child pornography after pleading guilty on Dec. 13, 2021. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Pfizer Andover for workplace safety, health achievements

News Release: Participant: Pfizer Inc. Andover, Massachusetts. Description: Pfizer employs about 1700 workers at the Andover site, which produces biotherapeutic pharmaceuticals. Employees conduct research and development, and manufacture recombinant DNA-derived protein therapeutics and vaccines. The site uses a...


Boston Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking

News Release: Defendant maintained a tent at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard which he allegedly used as hub to traffic women for commercial sex and distribute drugs.


Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Production & Use of Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuel

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Parity Act of 2022.


News Release: A California-licensed naturopathic doctor pleaded guilty today in the Northern District of California for scheming to sell homeoprophylaxis immunization pellets and for falsifying COVID-19 vaccination cards by making it appear that customers had received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized Moderna vaccine.