News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Indian Independence Day 

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our warmest wishes to the people of India as they celebrate 75 years of independence on August 15. On this important day, we reflect on the democratic values that we share, and we honor the people of India who are, together, building an even brighter future.


Ranking Member Boozman’s Annual Arkansas Agriculture Tour Kicks-off on Monday

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, is launching his annual Ag Tour next week, kicking off the week-long highlight of Arkansas agriculture operations on Monday in Fayetteville.


On the Occasion of World Humanitarian Day

Release: On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much to protect and assist the world’s most vulnerable populations. We commend the bravery and compassion of those who put the welfare of others before their own. We are grateful for humanitarians around the world who continue to work in harsh environments, often at great risk to their lives.


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport

Release: COLONIE, N.Y. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) airport today.


Boca Raton Chiropractor Sentenced to Four Years’ Imprisonment for $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Jonathan Michael Rouffe (49, Boca Raton) to four years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The court also ordered Rouffe to forfeit assets from several bank accounts, which are traceable to proceeds of the offense.


Interior Department discusses National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions on Aug. 30

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Aug. 30 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Boott Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments discussed on Aug. 30 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



PPQ to Permanently Allow Uploaded Copies of Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms

Release: In 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) responded to the unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic on trade by allowing importers of plant commodities to upload copies of phytosanitary certificates ...


Notice published by Commerce Department on Aug. 30

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sabry

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Rural Business-Cooperative Service set to publish a new notice on Aug. 31

There are three releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 31.


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-547); Comment Request; Extension discussed on Aug. 30 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Aug. 30

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Department of Labor joins with Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras leaders to launch Labor Rights Week 2022 with kick-off event in Washington

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor kicked off Labor Rights Week 2022 today with the first in a series of nationwide events at the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy in Washington. Department representatives met with Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma, Rafael Laveaga, Chief of Consular Section of ...


Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Telemanagement Forum discussed on Aug. 30 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Energy Invests Over $6 Million to Support University Training and Research for Decarbonization and Environmental Remediation Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $6.4 million in funding for 18 projects to conduct early-stage research and development of decarbonization technologies and environmental remediation, and to develop strategies...


Transportation Department discusses Insurance Cost Information Regulation on Aug. 30

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) announced today nearly $31 million in upcoming grant awards to improve outreach, services and support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking from underserved communities and culturally specific ...