News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Mayorkas: 'Extension will give states needed time to ensure their residents can obtain a REAL ID-compliant license'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced an extension of the date that full REAL ID full enforcement will begin for two years.


2022 Anti-Corruption Champions Award

News Release: Today, on International Anti-Corruption Day, Secretary Blinken announced the third cohort of Anti-Corruption Champions at a ceremony hosted by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.  These eight individuals have demonstrated leadership, courage, and impact in preventing, exposing, and combating corruption.


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes discussed on Dec. 9 by Transportation Department

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


Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Yasutoshi Nishimura

News Release: Yesterday, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo held a teleconference with her Japanese counterpart, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura. During their meeting, the Secretary and Minister discussed ongoing collaboration on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), ...


Call for Information on the Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen-Health Criteria discussed on Dec. 9 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company Status on Dec. 9

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


Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates First Year Accomplishments Under President Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with other federal agencies, released their annual Sustainability Plans , to mark the first year of Executive Order (EO) 14057 on Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.


Stone-Manning: 'This draft rule is a common-sense, environmentally responsible solution'

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced new rules intended to reduce methane releases on public lands.


NEWS UPDATE #2: TC Energy Pipeline Oil Discharge Near Washington, Kansas

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 9, 2022) – EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinators have closed out the first on-site operational period of the TC Energy pipeline oil discharge response near Washington, Kansas. The discharge has been contained, and no drinking water has been impacted. EPA is working with TC Energy to determine the volume of oil that was discharged.


Notice published on Dec. 9 by Agriculture Department

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


What did Commerce Department publish on Dec. 9?

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


FBI, Chesapeake Police Returning Personal Belongings to Victims of the Walmart Shooting

News Release: FBI, Chesapeake Police Returning Personal Belongings to Victims of the Walmart Shooting.


Remarks at National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador of the Year” Award Ceremony

Release: It’s a pleasure to be here today with you all, to celebrate the achievements of both Ambassador Abdulla and the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce.



Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Pirelli Tire, LLC, Denial of Petitions for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance discussed on Dec. 9 by Transportation Department

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


Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez at the Award for Corporate Excellence Ceremony

News Release: UNDER SECRETARY FERNANDEZ: Good morning. Good morning. It’s wonderful to be here. It’s wonderful to see so many faces of friends and families who’ve come to celebrate. Thank you, Ramin, for that introduction. And to Ramin and our Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed, thank you. Thank you all for what you do to support American companies and American workers around the world.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau Before Their Meeting

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a great pleasure once again to have my friend Zbigniew Rau, the foreign minister of Poland, here at the State Department in Washington. We were just together in Bucharest for a very important meeting of the NATO foreign ministers. But I can’t think of a ...


UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Establishing Humanitarian Carveout across UN Sanctions Regimes

News Release: Today’s adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2664 is a critical step to enabling the unimpeded delivery of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid, while upholding robust sanctions – critical to driving our foreign policy goals. The UN Security Council adopted this Resolution, which the United States ...



Readout of Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot's Trip to Seattle

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot traveled to Seattle, WA, this week to attend meetings with state and local public health officials, law enforcement, and first responders from three of CWMD’s signature programs: BioWatch, the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) Enterprise, and Securing the Cities (STC).