News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” was published on pages H7069-H7072 of the Congressional Record on July 22.


McCollister: 'The placement of illegal fill material into streams and rivers degrades watershed health'

A Missouri limestone quarry operator has agreed to pay a $210,000 fine and conduct rehabilitation of a watershed as part of a settlement of alleged Clean Water Act violations, the Environmental Protection Agency said in a news release.


Heads of Commerce, NOAA issue statement on fighting illegal labor practices in seafood industry

News Release: On July 20, NOAA hosted a collaborative stakeholder summit, A Call to Action: Ending Forced Labor and Promoting Decent Work in the Seafood Sector. The energetic discussions focused on innovative approaches being used, lessons learned by organizations across the sector, and a shared commitment to working together to improve labor conditions throughout the seafood supply chain.


BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

News Release: PRINEVILLE, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for its John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant.


Reorganization of Foreign-Trade Zone 221 Under Alternative Site Framework, Mesa, Arizona discussed on July 21 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Southwestern Power Administration; Notice of Filing on July 21

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration, USDOT Propose Improvements to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulations

News Release: Critical Updates Would Further Level the Playing Field for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses to Compete for Federally Assisted Contracts


News Release: The Justice Department announced today that former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane, 39, was sentenced to serve 30 months in prison and two years of supervised release for depriving George Floyd Jr., of his constitutional rights.


There are four releases scheduled to be published on July 25.


Multiple Park Pass Proposed for Lava Beds, Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic  and Whiskeytown

News Release: TULELAKE, CA - Lava Beds National Monument, in conjunction with Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, invites the public to comment on a proposal to implement a multi-park annual pass. The multi-park pass will allow visitors to access all...


Agriculture Department publishes notice on July 21

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. - The Mount Lewis Field Office is inviting public review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Gibellini Mine Project located 27 miles southeast of Eureka, Nevada. The mine would primarily produce the critical mineral vanadium and is the first critical mineral mine to progress to this stage under the Biden-Harris administration.


Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT discussed on July 21 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries on July 21

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on July 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.