News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News Release: CLEVELAND, OH-The FBI Cleveland Division, FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association, the FBI National Academy Alumni Associates Ohio Chapter, and the Society of Former Special Agents, Cleveland Chapter teamed up with the Wounded Warrior Project on August 25 at Camp Perry Military Training Center for the FBI's 8th annual Wounded Veterans Appreciation Day.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater System Upgrades to Support Business Expansion in Walterboro, South Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the city of Walterboro, South Carolina, for the construction of new sewer lines in support of economic growth in a region impacted by the declining use of coal. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

Violent Crime Spree Leads to 30-Year Federal Prison Sentence

News Release: Miami, Florida - A 29-year-old Sunrise man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for one count of carjacking, one count of kidnapping, two counts of bank robbery, one count of attempted bank robbery, and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

Rodgers, Comer, Jordan Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY), and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) today introduced the Protecting Speech from Government Interference...

Professional Rock Climber Arrested for Yosemite National Park Sexual Assaults

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A three-count indictment was unsealed today following the arrest of Charles Barrett, 38, who is charged with aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Bills addressed by Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 30

There was activity on four bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 30.

EPA Requires $179K Penalty and Compliance Actions to Fix Unsafe Practices and Inadequate Reporting at Brookfield Chemical Storage and Processing Facility

News Release: BROOKFIELD, CONN. (Aug. 30, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reached a settlement with Greenfield Global USA, Inc., based in Brookfield, Conn., for alleged violations of both the Clean Air Act's General Duty Clause (CAA GDC) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Under the settlement, the company has agreed to pay a penalty of $179,596 and certify compliance with all its CAA GDC and EPCRA requirements.

Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to 2011 Robbery After Start of Federal Trial

News Release: A man who robbed a Century cab on April 29, 2011, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

National Risk Management Center assistant director: 'While post-quantum computing is expected to produce significant benefits, we must take action now to manage potential risks'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a new report on the transition to the much faster and more powerful world of quantum computing.

Visas: Eligibility for Diplomatic Visa Issuance In the United States discussed on Aug. 31 by State Department

By State Newswire | Aug 31, 2022

The US State Department published a three page rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Homeland Security Investigations agent in charge on return of stolen art object to Nepal: 'HSI is proud to be a part of this grand repatriation'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

The Durga Stele, an artifact from the 14th century, has been returned to the Nepalese people, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr.

Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Demetrius Haynes (36, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and six counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Haynes faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.9 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Build Nature Education Center to Boost Outdoor Recreation in Cache Valley, Utah

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the Stokes Nature Center, Providence, Utah, to develop a nature education and outdoor exploration facility. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Development in Richfield City, Utah

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the city of Richfield City, Utah, to construct road and utilities infrastructure to allow for expansion of a business park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.

EPA Celebrates the Completion of the Durham Meadows Superfund Site Waterline Project Providing a Safe, Sustainable Drinking Water Supply to Hundreds of Properties

News Release: DURHAM, CONN. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash joined Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England Commander and District Engineer Colonel John A. Atilano II, ...

EPA Proposes Stronger Regulations to Protect Communities from Chemical Accidents

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule to further protect vulnerable communities from chemical accidents, especially those living near facilities with high accident rates. The proposed rule, entitled the “Safer ...

Luzerne County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Patrick Raymond Russin, age 52, of Dallas, Pennsylvania, was charged yesterday by criminal information with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.

EPA Reaches Over $200K Settlement with The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC in Denison, Iowa, Over Alleged Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Violations

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 22, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $209,241 settlement with The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC (Andersons Marathon) facility in Denison, Iowa. This is part of a broader settlement totaling over $1.7 million.

Changes to St. Louis Sewer Overhaul Project Recognize Underserved Community