News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: CHEYENNE, WY. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will extend the withdrawal for public lands along a nearly ten-mile segment of the Sweetwater River in Wyoming for another 20 years.


A Day of Remembrance and Call to Action

News Release: On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime, the world must pause not only to remember the lives lost to and torn apart by genocide, but also to recognize those that remain threatened by it. This day of reflection and remembrance ...


The United States Imposes Sanctions on Russian Entities Involved in UAV Deal With Iran

Release: Today, we are imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow’s growing military relationship with Tehran - a relationship that includes the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Iran. The Kremlin is deploying these UAVs against Ukraine, including in large-scale attacks on civilian infrastructure.


Florida Man Found Guilty of Four Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Illegally Entered Capitol and Disrupted Congressional Proceedings.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Remarks on UNGA Agenda Item 72: Oceans and Law of the Sea 

News Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEDINA: Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished Delegates.


News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida - and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual information forum for interested stakeholders on the recently issued policy guidance to implement the oil and gas leasing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and updated direction on other program components.


Joint Statement by Canada and United States on the Human Rights Situation in Iran

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Canada.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



U.S. Delegation to the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of Parties in Montreal

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources and Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will lead an interagency delegation to the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity taking place in Montreal, Canada, December 7-19.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Remarks on Transatlantic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific

Release: Guten Tag. Thank you, Michael, for that warm introduction, and thank you to Mirco and everyone here at FES for hosting us. It is a true honor to speak with so many leading minds from across Berlin.


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The United States Imposes Sanctions on Russian Entities Involved in UAV Deal With Iran

Release: Today, we are imposing sanctions on three Russian entities connected to Moscow’s growing military relationship with Tehran - a relationship that includes the transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Iran. The Kremlin is deploying these UAVs against Ukraine, including in large-scale attacks on civilian infrastructure.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department publishes notice on Dec. 9

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Former Government Official Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Defraud Government Program For Disadvantaged Small Business Owners

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on December 8, 2022, James A. Coccagna, age 67, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson to a criminal information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit violations of the Major Fraud Act.