News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Jan. 6

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Jan. 6?

The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Releases Draft Environmental Justice Action Plan for its Land Protection and Cleanup Programs

“During my Journey to Justice Tour, I spoke with concerned residents who have been dealing with the severe impacts of longstanding pollution where they live, work, go to school, and pray.


EPA to Review Amended Pennsylvania Plan to Help Restore Chesapeake Bay, Local Waters

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today said it will fully evaluate Pennsylvania’s amended plan to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.


This January, Save Lives by Testing Your Homes for Radon

January marks the beginning of National Radon Action Month, a time of year when EPA encourages everyone to test their home for radon.


EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for Sandoval Zinc Company Superfund Site in Illinois

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins a 30-day public comment period on its proposed plan to clean up the Sandoval Zinc Company Superfund Site in Illinois.


EPA Proposes Settlement Agreement with New Indy to Address Emissions of Hydrogen Sulfide from Catawba, South Carolina Paper Mill

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lodged a proposed consent decree in U.S. District Court in which New Indy Catawba, LLC (New Indy) has agreed to robust injunctive relief designed to prevent hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentrations above levels that endanger people’s health from the company’s Catawba, South Carolina paper mill.


EPA Wraps Up A Year of Significant Accomplishments

“Thanks to the EPA workforce’s ambition, world class expertise, and dedication, this agency has taken bold action to protect future generations from climate impacts, advance environmental justice, and build healthier, more equitable communities,” said Administrator Michael S. Regan.


EPA Issues Emergency Orders to Three Mobile Home Parks in Thermal, Calif., to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe for Residents

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three emergency orders under the Safe Drinking Water Act to different mobile home park public water systems located on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribe’s Reservation in California.


EPA Grants Petition to Order Testing on Human Health Hazards of PFAS

Today, as a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s efforts to address the human health and ecological risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).



Rodgers, Smith, Brady Expose Biden Administration’s Massive Diversion of Funding from COVID-Testing, Cite Billions in Waste & Remaining Funds

In the letter, Rodgers, Smith, and Brady note that recent reports as well as specific statements from Biden Administration officials indicate that the Administration is planning to request additional taxpayer dollars in the name of combatting COVID-19.


DOE Awards $35 Million to Small Businesses Pursuing Clean Energy and Climate Solutions

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $35 million in funding for diverse small businesses to pursue scientific, clean energy, and climate solutions.


DOE Releases Findings from its Annual All-Hazards Exercise | Clear Path IX

In 2021, more than 280 industry and government officials in the energy sector participated in the ninth iteration of DOE’s annual all-hazards exercise series, Clear Path.


Office Of Electricity's Patricia A. Hoffman Awarded The 2021 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award

On December 9, 2021, Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm announced Patricia A. Hoffman, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Electricity (OE), as one of five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) executives selected to receive a 2021 Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award.


DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Operations and Site Mission Support

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) issued a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Portsmouth Paducah Project Office Operations (PPPO) and Site Mission Support (OSMS).


DOE Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Portsmouth Decontamination and Decommissioning Contract

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) issued a Draft Request for Proposal for the new Portsmouth Decontamination and Decommissioning Contract (PORTS D&D) to be performed at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (GDP) Site in southern Ohio.


LM Work in STEM and Tribal Outreach Included in DOE’s 2020 Annual Environmental Justice Implementation Report

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently completed its work on the Environmental Justice (EJ) Implementation Report for the 2020 fiscal year.