News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Scott Matthew Yotka (48, Jacksonville) to 60 years in federal prison for producing and distributing photos and a video depicting himself as he sexually abused two young children. Yotka was also ordered to serve a...


News Release: WASHINGTON - New Philadelphia National Historic Site has been established as the newest national park to commemorate the history of early 19th century Black pioneers in Illinois. This milestone and several others were achieved after President Biden signed bills into law in recent days that will help preserve places, communities, and previously untold stories that tell a more complete history of our country through the National Park System.


News Release: BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to analyze audio recordings and detect bird species by sound. We’re exploring its potential to help parks answer complex, pressing questions.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Raimondo: Internet for All 'will bridge the digital divide in Kansas'

Kansas will get almost $5.7 million in an Internet for All grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bison Roamed the Mountains Too

News Release: Archeologists found evidence of bison in Glacier National Park’s high alpine environment. It changed how we understand these animals and the people who interacted with them.


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; North Pacific Observer Program Standard Ex-Vessel Prices discussed on Dec. 29 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a nine page notice on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A new portable Gunshot Detection System can provide critical information about outdoor shooting incidents almost instantaneously to first responders. The system, called SDS Outdoor, was developed in collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) of Rowley, MA.


News Release: In the aftermath of the devastating 2022 Yellowstone floods, we examined historical river flows. Could our insights help predict future events?


The Power of Optimism

News Release: Making a difference despite difficult circumstances. Our very first article in the new Educate and Interpret section. A podcast on the unique challenges of managing coastal parks.


Release: As this year ends, we will look back on 2022 as one of the most pivotal years for the health of the planet and its people. Just like fifty years ago, when the historic United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm kicked off the modern environmental movement, in recent months we have...


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Moretown Hydroelectric, LLC; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation discussed on Dec. 28 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Perkins: Texas construction company 'ignored federal safety requirements'

An investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Georgetown, Texas, construction company gave two workers installing sewer lines in an underground trench little chance of surviving.


Manchin Urges Treasury to Pause Implementation of EV Tax Credits

News Release: Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement urging the U.S. Department of the Treasury to pause the implementation of the 45W commercial vehicle and 30D new consumer vehicle tax credits until they are able to issue guidance in line with the intent of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).


Maloney and Pallone Release Staff Report on Review, Approval, and Pricing of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm

News Release: Today, Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released a staff report following an 18-month investigation into the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory review and approval process of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s disease drug Aduhelm, and Biogen’s pricing of Aduhelm.