News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

As part of an EPA national compliance initiative aimed at Reducing Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities, in 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following 10 enforcement cases for minor, easily correctible violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of Clean Air Act Section 112r.

Notice published on Feb. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Feb. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Subcommittee Leader Latta: “E&C has a Duty to Oversee NTIA’s Implementation of It Critical Responsibilities and Connect Americans”

By EPA Newswire | Feb 18, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks on the need to connect truly unserved areas across the country.

Meeks Leads Congressional Delegation to Africa

By State Newswire | Feb 18, 2022

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led a Congressional delegation (CODEL) to four African countries, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tanzania. The Chairman is joined by Representatives Ami Bera, Ilhan Omar, Joyce Beatty, G.K. Butterfield, Brenda Lawrence, and Troy Carter.

Indictment Charges Former State Rep, 3 Others, with Stealing West Haven's COVID Relief Funds

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Christina D. Scaringi, Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

Thomaston Man Faces Maximum 20 Years Imprisonment in Project Safe Childhood Investigation

News Release: MACON, Ga. - A Thomaston, Georgia, resident pleaded guilty to possessing child exploitation material of infants and toddlers resulting from a Project Safe Childhood investigation.

Dominican National Twice Removed from the United States Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Re-entry

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Dominican national who twice re-entered the United States illegally after removal by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations (W. Va.)

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations yesterday to present to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations (Del.)

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations yesterday to present to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

EPA Announces Availability of $20 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water.

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee adopts infrastructure investment recommendations for communities, climate, and environmental justice

Today, EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations to present to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

President Biden, EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Illinois

Today, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will make significant progress in the clean-up and restoration of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites, securing clean water and a better environment for millions of Americans in the Great Lakes region.

EPA recognizes four Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 recognized four Colorado companies as winners of the 2021 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Award Program.

Notice published on Feb. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Sails Past Visitation Milestone

By Interior Newswire | Feb 18, 2022

News Release: San Francisco, CA - In 2021, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park surpassed a.

Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 16

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Texas Man Indicted for Leadership Role in Multi-State Marijuana Trafficking Organization