News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps II

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain replacement automotive lamps II.


Katmai National Park and Preserve Seeking Public Comment

Alaska's National Parks are inviting comment on proposed changes to parks’ Compendiums.


New Visitor Parking and Street Improvements Begin at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

A major project is beginning at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, which will provide a new, main visitor parking lot and improvements to East 5th Street.


Joshua Boles Named Superintendent of First State National Historical Park

National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke announced that Joshua Boles will serve as the new superintendent of First State National Historical Park in Delaware and Pennsylvania. He begins his new assignment February 27.


Statements from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on Intel’s Announcement of a Semiconductor Facility in Columbus, Ohio

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves released the following statements today after Intel announced it would be investing $20 billion to build two semiconductor facilities outside Columbus, Ohio, and create 3,000 Intel jobs, and 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build.


Readout of Secretary Gina Raimondo and National Economic Council Chair Brian Deese’s Meeting with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC)

Today, United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and National Economic Council Chair Brian Deese addressed newly appointed members of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) during their quarterly meeting. During the meeting, Raimondo and Deese discussed the Biden-Harris administration’s supply chain policies and initiatives, as well as shared goals for the newly reconstituted committee.


Joint United States – United Kingdom Statement on Addressing Global Steel and Aluminum Excess Capacity

United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan today announced the start of bilateral discussions to address global steel and aluminum excess capacity, including the United States’ application of tariffs on imports from the United Kingdom under Section 232 and the UK’s retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. exports to the UK.


DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): DRL Seeding Deep Expertise in the Networks of Digital Protection Providers Who Serve Threatened Groups


New Wilderness Overnight Backpacking Camping Permit System Implemented At Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is moving to a new wilderness backcountry camping permit reservation system this year. Beginning March 2, 2022, at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, Rocky Mountain National Park overnight wilderness backpacking camping permits will be available for purchase at Recreation.gov.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

DRL: Youth Engaged in Democratic Processes for Community-Driven Change grant opened on Jan. 25.


News Release: GOP Letter: Biden Administration Has Made Tax Promises to the World Without Congressional Approval.


FEMA Seeks Teen Leaders for National Youth Preparedness Council

News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA is accepting applications for the National Youth Preparedness Council.


Santa Rosa man sentenced to nine months in jail for assaulting law enforcement officers in Yellowstone National Park

United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that BENJAMIN J. BAGALA, age 27, of Santa Rosa, California pleaded guilty and was sentenced for three counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees and one count of depredation against property of the United States.


Temporary Closure of Wetlands Trail for Lower Wash Improvements Project

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is advising visitors that the Wetlands Trail parking lot and restrooms will be temporarily closed beginning approximately January 19, 2022.


Rangers respond to injured skier in Grand Teton National Park on Saturday

Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received a call at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, about an injured skier involved in an avalanche in the Sliver Couloir on Nez Perce in Grand Teton National Park. Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue jointly responded.


Vessel grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near south end of Ocracoke Island

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - A 55-foot yacht named the Vivens Aqua grounded at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near the south end of Ocracoke Island. The grounding occurred at approximately 1 a.m. this morning, according to the yacht’s owner.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Ngoc

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:‎.


Brady Announces Updated 117th Congress Ways and Means Republican Member Subcommittee Assignments

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Republican Leader Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) today released the following statement as he announced updated subcommittee assignments for the 117th Congress, as well as a new member of the Committee...


Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31, 2022

The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31, 2022. The new fee revenue will help fund the Marquette Greenway Bike Trail, parking and transportation improvements and visitor services for a park that has seen its attendance increase from 1.7 million visitors to more than 3 million since its name change in February of 2019.


Under Secretary Zeya’s Meeting with the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met today with six Belarusian Olympians and National Athletes representing the Belarusian Sports Solidarity Foundation (BSSF).