News from February 2022
EPA lauds Maine wastewater facility, laboratory technician for 'outstanding contributions' to state's water quality
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 28, 2022
The New England office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized a wastewater treatment facility and a dedicated laboratorian for their efforts to improve water quality in Maine.
U.S. Department of Transportation Finalizes Procedures to Increase Access at Newark for Lower Cost Carriers
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a notice finalizing its procedures to reassign 16 peak afternoon and evening runway times previously operated by Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Transcript: Secretary Buttigieg Remarks at I-70, Floyd Hill, Colorado
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Thank you so much, thank you Margaret for demonstrating the civic leadership that is so important to couple with elected leadership in order to get big things done. I want to acknowledge and thank Representative Neguse, Senator Hickenlooper, and Senator Bennet.
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO), Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Ranking Member Bob Gibbs (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize funds for, reinforce, and support the United States Coast Guard.
Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2021, Full Year 2021 Numbers
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2021 and the full calendar year 2021 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales.
FAA Expands Use of Independent Review Groups When Certifying Aircraft
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to make progress in reforming its aircraft certification processes.
Traffic control company pays $224K in back wages, damages after investigation finds pay practice violations in Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Division investigators found Roadtek Traffic Solutions required employees to report to the office to conduct pre-and-post-shift tasks prior to starting their workday.
US Department of Labor to educate healthcare industry on wage laws to ensure essential workers receive earned wages, worker protections
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Careworkers put in long hours tending to the vital needs of people in their homes and at health care facilities, yet they are among the nation’s lowest paid workers.
US Department of Labor alleges fiduciaries for a Chicago-area employee benefit plan misappropriated more than $2.8M of plan assets
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor has asked a federal court in Illinois to hold fiduciaries of the United Employee Benefit Fund, along with its counsel, liable for more than $2.8 million in losses after an investigation found they allowed the misappropriation of the fund’s assets.
US Department of Labor announces mine safety campaign to reinforce operators’ obligation to train miners on the job properly
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Over the past year, dozens of miners have been injured or killed in mining incidents, many of which could have been prevented with proper training and attention to tasks.
US Department of Labor cites Long Island contractor for 9 willful safety violations following employee's fatal fall
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
A federal investigation into a fatal workplace injury on Aug. 19, 2021, at a Town of Oyster Bay municipal building has found a Setauket roofing contractor failed to provide necessary safeguards to protect employees against falls.
US Department of Labor announces $12M funding opportunity to support improved enforcement of Mexico’s labor laws
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $12 million in funding to empower fe
Omaha Man Sentenced for Distribution and Receipt of Child Pornography
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Tyler Welsh, 25, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court for distribution and receipt of child pornography.
Twelve defendants charged related to drug distribution conspiracy after joint federal, state, and local operation in North Charleston
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
A joint team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers arrested 12 individuals today who have all been charged in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that operated in and around North Charleston.
Authorities Endure Freezing Temperatures in Order to Capture Massachusetts Fugitive in Maine
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
Snowmobiles and Ice Fisherman were not the only ones out on Embden Pond this morning.
ATF National Response Team Deploying to Romney to Support Fire Investigation
By Press releasec submission | Feb 28, 2022
The Washington Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives called on ATF’s National Response Team to begin a joint investigation of a major structural fire at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty in Case Involving Overdose Death
By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022
U.S. District Court Judge John A. Ross accepted a plea of guilty from Markquis Bryant Feb. 28 for the crime of distribution of a controlled substance related to an overdose death. Judge Ross set sentencing for June 14, 2022.
Notice of Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization LEG 109 Meeting discussed on Feb. 28 by State Department
By State Newswire | Feb 28, 2022
The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Addition of Oral Fluid Specimen Testing for Drugs discussed on Feb. 28 by Transportation Department
By US DOT Newswire | Feb 28, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
