News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that attorney STUART FINKELSTEIN pled guilty to mail fraud in connection with his filing of fraudulent lawsuits pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA").


French: Drone coverage at Hanford Site 'eliminated the hazard of putting workers on the roof'

The Hanford Site has deployed a drone program to determine how to best preserve the B Reactor which is part of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting July 12

BJA FY 22 Invited to Apply - Continuation of BJA Previously Funded Awards grant opened on July 12.


DOE Office of Electricity Requests Feedback on Next American-Made Challenges Prize

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity (OE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are requesting feedback on the structure of the next American-Made Challenge. The anticipated American-Made Utility Digital Transformation Prize will connect utilities with interdisciplinary teams of software developers and data experts to transform digital systems in the energy sector and data analytics for utilities.


Fact Check: Economists Dispute  Democrats’ Claim that Inflation Is Fueled by Corporate Greed

News Release: Fact Check: Economists Dispute Democrats’ Claim that Inflation Is Fueled by Corporate Greed.


DOE Announces Winners of 32nd Annual National Science Bowl

Release: Successful Competition Highlights Importance of Investing in the Next Generation of America’s Science Leaders


Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-275; Bethel, AK discussed on July 11 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Livingston Man Admits Meth Trafficking, Firearm Crimes

News Release: BILLINGS - A Livingston man today admitted allegations that he trafficked methamphetamine in the community and carried loaded firearms in furtherance of his drug distribution, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Vilsack: 'We must safeguard and restore our forests to ensure they store carbon, rather than release it'

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Forest Service got its marching orders from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack last month to take bold action to the nation's forests, improve their resilience and address climate change.


News Release: Defendant induced a minor in the Philippines to engage in sexually explicit conduct using Facebook messenger.


Two Men Charged with Shooting Taxi Driver During Robbery

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Two men have made their initial appearances on charges of shooting a taxi driver during a late-night robbery, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Hiker Falls on the Root Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

News Release: Copper Center, AK - On Monday, July 11, 2022, 65-year-old Peter Townsend from Homer, AK sustained lower leg injuries from a ground-level fall on the Root Glacier in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve near Kennecott, AK.


News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Work by the EM Office of River Protection (ORP) to provide additional groundwater protection at one of the Hanford Site ’s groupings of large underground waste tanks is nearing completion.


US Department of Labor recovers $82K in overtime back wages, liquidated damages for underpaid Southern California restaurant workers

News Release: Employer: Zapopan Mexican Food Investigation site: 14207 Palm Drive Suite 102 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Investigation findings: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators found Zapopan Restaurants Inc. - operating as Zapopan Mexican Food - paid employees regular hourly rates ...


News Release: Jemez Springs, NM - The National Park Service is initiating a wilderness eligibility assessment of lands within Valles Caldera National Preserve. Members of the public are invited to inform this assessment by sending information about the wilderness character of the preserve’s lands to the National Park Service at e-mail us or via mail at PO Box 359, Jemez Springs, NM 87025.


Darlington Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Producing Child Pornography

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Josiah Creasey, 35, Darlington, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 20 years in federal prison for using minors to engage in sexually explicit conduct...


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and Tokyo, Japan, July 11-15. In Phnom Penh, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and other senior officials to...


Ohio Woman Sentenced for Production and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Port Clinton, Ohio, woman was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma homeowners and renters in the seven counties who sustained damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 2-8 may call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.