News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

Kyle Elio Ripper, age 24, of Laurel, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to enticement of a minor.

Fort Wayne Man Sentenced 240 Months In Prison For Distribution of Methamphetamine

Calvin Mitchell, Jr., 39 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Tokio, ND, Woman Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

United States Attorney Nick Chase announced that Tammy Longie, a/k/a Tammy Onebear of Tokio, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and plead guilty to Second-Degree Murder within Indian Country; three counts of Child Abuse in Indian Country; and Child Neglect in Indian Country.

Ashtabula Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Repeat Distribution of Drugs

U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that Rodney P. Taylor, 37, of Ashtabula, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, by Judge Benita Y. Pearson to 124 months in prison after Taylor pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Columbus man sentenced to 3 years in prison for misusing Social Security Numbers to get apartments, vehicles, credit cards

DeWayne Foster, 39, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 36 months in prison for using false identifying information and Social Security Numbers on six occasions over the course of six months.

US Department of Labor, Choate Construction to promote workplace safety, health at Savannah historic district project

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has signed a strategic partnership with Choate Construction to promote worker safety and health during the construction of a mixed-use development in the historic district of Savannah.

US Department of Labor finds Idaho utility contractor put workers at risk by failing to provide lifesaving training on excavation hazards

A federal workplace safety investigation in July 2021 found a utility contractor in Montana exposed employees working in and around trenches to potentially deadly hazards.The U.S.

Court orders Long Island horse trainer, stable to pay $132K to 52 employees after US Department of Labor finds wage theft, falsified records

A federal court has ordered a prominent Long Island thoroughbred horseracing stable and its owner to pay a total of $132,631 in back wages and liquidated damages to 52 grooms and hot walkers at several locations, including Belmont and Aqueduct racetracks.

US Department of Labor finds owed wages, assesses penalties in over 80 percent of cotton gin investigations in seven Southeast states

While the cotton gin has greatly increased the speed of crop production since its invention more than three centuries ago, the U.S. Department of Labor has found 8 out of 10 cotton gin employers it investigated in the Southeast region violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, or provisions of the H-2A visa program.

Super Bowl LVI Flight Requirements for GA Pilots

General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI.

FAA Statements on 5G

The Federal Aviation Administration released the list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.

FAA to Hire Experienced Air Traffic Controllers

If you’re an experienced air traffic controller eager to put your talents to use, consider applying for a job with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

U.S. Department of Transportation Doubles Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program

he U.S. Department of Transportation today announced its Build America Bureau (Bureau) will add $5 million in grants to the Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (Accelerators) Demonstration Program, bringing the total investment to $10 million to expedite delivery of transportation infrastructure projects at the local and regional level.

Biden Administration Going Off the Rails with Proposal to Suspend Reasonable LNG by Rail Regulations

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO); Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR); and 18 additional Committee Republicans are calling on the Biden Administration to drop plans to suspend recently finalized regulations that authorized the safe transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail.

Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Announce Hearing on the Administration’s Priorities for WRDA 2022

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) announced the subcommittee will hold a hearing titled, “Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2022: Administration Priorities.”

U.S. Department of Labor recovers over $33,000 in back wages for 5 employees of North Carolina plumbing company

A North Carolina plumbing company was found by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) to have violated the Davis-Bacon Act by paying five employees under the prevailing wage, resulting in over $33,000 of back wages recovered.

U.S. Department of Labor rescinds Form T-1 rule for labor unions

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded the requirement for labor unions valued at $250,000 or greater to submit a Form T-1 due to the information already being readily available elsewhere.

DOL awards $8.4 million grant to fight child labor in Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently awarded $8.4 million to the Pan American Development Foundation to help address child labor and inhumane working conditions in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.

Florida contractor facing imprisonment after failing to abide by court order, pay over $2 million in OSHA fines