News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on April 1

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Integrating e-Manifest With Hazardous Waste Exports and Other Manifest-Related Reports, PCB Manifest Amendments and Technical Corrections discussed on April 1 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Secure Retirement

Today, the House passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to help more workers save and prepare for retirement.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rate Adjustments for Indian Irrigation Projects discussed on April 1 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a six page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Nomination of David Weil (Executive Calendar)” on March 30.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Chuck Todd of NBC’s Meet the Press

Release: QUESTION: And joining me now is the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Mr. Secretary, welcome back to Meet the Press.


Sams: Assateague Island National Seashore reports record visitation for 2021 as people 'continue to find inspiration' during the COVID-19 pandemic

More than 2 million individuals visited the Assateague Island National Seashore in 2021, in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a March 21 National Park Service news release, Assateague Island ranked 33rd among the 380 National Park Units reporting visitation numbers.


Ratmiroff: Employers who transfer costs 'face substantial penalties'

The U.S. Department of Labor assessed a $37,500 penalty against an Avon Park, Fla., contractor and recovered back wages for blueberry farmworkers after failing to reimburse their visa fees.


NIFA spends millions of dollars to advance knowledge of agriculture systems 'across the rural-urban continuum'

National Institute of Food and Agricluture reportedly invested more than $6 million in support of foundational knowledge of agricultural support systems, according to a March 23 news release.


Spinard: 'Next decade is a critical time to address the climate crisis'

President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget will enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to scale its efforts to serve all Americans with the delivery of accurate climate products.


Ortiz: EPA visit with Pennsylvania dairy producers helps officials 'see firsthand how these partnerships provide the resources farmers need'

A March 23 field visit with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials, representatives from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Pennsylvania diary producers is part of getting to know how things are on the ground, one of the officials said in a news release.


Mayorkas: New rule for non-citizen asylum claims will 'ensure individuals who are eligible will receive protection more swiftly'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice have issued a rule to shorten processing times for non-citizen asylum claims, a March 24 news release said.


Davis: 'Child predator Jerrell West' of Arkansas sentenced to 18 years

A federal judge reportedly sentenced an Arkansas man to 18 years in prison for traveling with the intent of having sex with a minor, a March 14 news release said.


Granholm: West Virginia is 'embracing new chances and opportunity' during renewable energy tour

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited West Virginia March 18.


FAA extends utilization of 'independent groups of internal and external safety experts' when certifying aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration announced in a Feb. 28 a news release it is still striving to improve its aircraft certification processes by expanding the use of independent review groups.


Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on April 1

The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Bonita Tideway, Brigantine, NJ on April 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.