News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Interior Department publishes notice on Jan. 12

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOJ and Federal Way, Washington doctor settle False Claims Act allegations over drug testing

News Release: Doctor submitted bills to state and federal medical programs for tests that were not conducted.


Rodgers, Latta Urge Democrats to Hold Long Overdue NTIA Oversight Hearing

House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) today urged Committee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Communications and Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) to hold an oversight hearing to review ongoing NTIA activities and programs.


The BLM to conduct prescribed fire operations at Lake Mathews Reserve to reduce wildfire risk

Fire crews from the California Desert Interagency Fire Program will treat up to 40 acres of public lands with prescribed fire in the Lake Mathews-Estelle Mountain Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Reserve in western Riverside County.


BLM approves Oberon Solar Project

As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035 and meet the Energy Act of 2020 goal of permitting 25 gigawatts of renewable energy on public lands by 2025, the Bureau of Land Management has approved the Oberon Solar Project, which will generate up to 500 megawatts of renewable energy and have capacity for 200 megawatts of battery storage.


E&C Republicans Lead to Combat Chinese Influence in American Medical Research

Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans today highlighted bills members are leading to combat and stop influence from the Chinese Communist Party in American medical research.


BLM seeks input on proposed Campbell Creek Science Center fees

T​​​​he Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on its proposal to impose new fees and adjust existing fees associated with use of Campbell Creek Science Center (Center) amenities and services by February 12, 2022.


E&C Announces Oversight Hearing on the Energy Impacts of Cryptocurrency

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the energy impacts of cryptocurrencies on Thursday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Cleaning Up Cryptocurrency: The Energy Impacts of Blockchains.”


BLM plans prescribed burn to benefit wildlife at Blanca Wetlands

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) San Luis Valley Field Office and BLM Rocky Mountain District Fire are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn at Blanca Wetlands, approximately 11 miles northeast of Alamosa.


San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet virtually

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a virtual meeting of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council on Feb. 16, 2022, from 1 p.m.


Pallone Applauds Biden EPA Action on Toxic Coal Ash

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today applauding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) series of actions aimed at protecting Americans from toxic coal ash:


The BLM seeks public input on improvements to South Cow Mountain off-highway vehicle area

The BLM Ukiah Field Office will host a virtual public engagement workshop on Thursday, Jan. 20, starting at 5:30 p.m., to hear public input on how to make the South Cow Mountain OHV Management Area more family friendly, increase safety and improve the trail system.


Volunteers needed for King Range improvement project

Volunteers are welcome to help the Bureau of Land Management and its partners, Saturday, Jan. 29, in a project to spruce up the main access road into the King Range National Conservation Area near Shelter Cove.


EPA Releases Draft Revised Risk Determination for HBCD for Public Comment

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment a draft revision to the risk determination for cyclic aliphatic bromide cluster (HBCD) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(b).


BLM West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office to move to new office building

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District and Salt Lake Field Office are pleased to announce relocation to a new office building located at 491 North John Glenn Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.


BLM to conduct Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather

On or around January 16, 2022, the Stillwater Field Offices (SWFO) will begin a wild horse gather on and around the Desatoya Herd Management Area (HMA) located approximately 77 miles east of Fallon, Nevada.


EPA Releases Draft Scope Document for Part Two of Asbestos Risk Evaluation

EPA is asking for public input on the draft scope document for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos.


BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement are offering a $2000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for the shooting deaths of two wild horses in the Spar Canyon area near Challis on or about Nov. 14, 2021.