News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor cites Phoenix-area event facility operator for safety failures after investigation of worker’s fatal injuries


Tampa Marco’s Pizza franchisee pays nearly $8K in penalties after allowing 15-year-olds to work outside permitted hours, engage in hazardous duties

News Release: Employer: American Pizza Empire LLC Marco’s Pizza 5918 Providence Road Riverview, FL 33578 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found American Pizza Empire LLC - operating as Marcos Pizza in Riverview - allowed three, 15-year-old workers to work ...


Profits over people: Federal safety inspectors find 3 more Dollar General stores habitually disregarding workplace safety, risking employees' lives


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


US Department of Labor cites New Jersey-based packaging manufacturer for 25 violations after investigation of Ohio worker's 2nd-degree burns


News Release: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. 1 - 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time . The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites designated school officials and responsible officers to join an interagency engagement on international student issues...


Despite 13 citations since 2015, investigations into two meat cutters’ amputation injuries find Fiesta Mart again failed to protect employees


Los Angeles Street Gang Targeted in Federal Racketeering Indictment that Alleges Narcotics, Firearms and Extortion Offenses

News Release: 28 members and associates of the South Los Angeles-based Eastside Playboys street gang were arrested today on federal racketeering, narcotics, and firearms charges.


News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA released a national tribal strategy -- the agency’s first ever -- to better address its responsibilities to federally recognized tribal nations when responding to and preparing for disasters affecting tribal lands.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on Aug. 19 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by  2020, 2021 Disasters

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced another installment (phase) in assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021. More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled disaster applications...


Telephonic briefing with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink

Release: Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink provides an update on the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, and U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Contact: Jason Martz. GETTYSBURG, PA. - How would you have served during World War II? Army? Navy? Marine? Or home front supporter? In 1942, Americans were building our military forces, supporting our Allies with industrial and agricultural supplies, waging war across two oceans, and struggling to define...


Labor Department discusses Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Certificate of Electrical Training on Aug. 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Announcing Changes to the APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine Leadership

Release: Dear Stakeholders, I want to share important changes to the APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Management Team. Samantha (Sam) Simon has joined the Office of the Deputy Administrator as the Associate Deputy Administrator for PPQ, and Calvin Shuler has been selected as the Executive Director ...


US Department of Labor recovers $92K in overtime back pay, damages for 18 workers at Indianapolis grocer’s three locations

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $92,326 in back wages and liquidated damages for 18 workers whose employer paid them a fixed weekly rate to stock shelves, serve customers at meat counters and operate cash registers at three LaCanasta Grocery stores in Indianapolis.


Guidelines for Evaluating Account and Services Requests discussed on Aug. 19 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Request for Nominations of Candidates for the Science Advisory Board Clean Air Status and Trends Network on Aug. 19

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Aug. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.