News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released estimates of net coverage error and components of coverage for Puerto Rico from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES). These results provide insight into the quality of the 2020 Census counts for the population and housing units in Puerto Rico.


Minnesota; Major Disaster and Related Determinations discussed on Aug. 16 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations has released the newest editions of the USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska Natives 2022 and the USDA Native Youth Resource Guide 2022. Each of these guides provides valuable information to Indian Country and can serve as a roadmap of USDA resources and services available to tribal governments, citizens, and organizations.


State Department set to publish a new notice on Aug. 17

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 17.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Liechtenstein and wish you the best as you celebrate your National Day.


Foxx to ED: You Don’t Have the Authority

News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) recently submitted a comment letter to the Department of Education urging the Department to rescind its proposed rule regarding borrower defense to repayment and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The letter also points out the Department does not have the authority to move forward with these changes.


Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2022

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park hosted 596,562 recreation visits in July 2022. This is a 45% decrease from July 2021 (1,080,767 recreational visits), the most-visited July on record, and a 36% decrease from July 2019 (936,062), the last pre-Covid year.


Transportation Department discusses Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-136; MI on Aug. 16

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: JIOIA (Sail); Invitation for Public Comments on Aug. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Experts Here to Help Kentuckians Restore Family Treasures

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Survivors of the Eastern Kentucky flooding can learn how to save household treasures damaged by the flooding from the Heritage Emergency National Task Force experts visiting Disaster Recovery Centers and Mobile Registration Intake Centers.


USDA  acting to 'reduce salmonella illnesses' in poultry with new adulterant status,  secretary says

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s recent announcement that it will begin testing for and regulating certain levels of salmonella in breaded and stuffed raw chicken is aimed at reducing poultry-borne illness, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Scientists Identify Potential Bioindicators for Monitoring Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Ocean

News Release: With an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic waste escaping to our oceans each year, plastic pollution adversely affects the environment, climate, and even our health. Many plastic products break down in the ocean and are ingested by marine wildlife. Scientists can study these organisms as potential bioindicators to measure how much plastic exists in different ocean regions and help assess the overall health of the marine environment.


Stabenow, Boozman, Booker, and Thune Introduce Legislation to Regulate Digital Commodities

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Thune (R-SD) today introduced the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act of 2022 to give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission new tools and authorities to regulate digital commodities. This mandatory framework will safeguard customers and our markets.


David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

News Release: WASHINGTON - David Applegate was sworn in as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today. David has been serving as USGS’s Associate Director for Natural Hazards, exercising the delegated authority of the Director since Jan. 20, 2021.



Manchin-Biden Tax Hikes Attack Small Businesses as They Battle Inflation, Shrinking Workforce

News Release: Manchin-Biden Tax Hikes Attack Small Businesses as They Battle Inflation, Shrinking Workforce.