News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Green: USDA extends deadline 'to enable commenters to provide additional feedback' on fertilizer market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the deadline for public comments on its Access to Fertilizer: Competition and Supply Chain Concerns notice.


President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Provide $103 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience

News Release: BOISE, Idaho – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the allocation of $103 million in fiscal year 2022 for wildfire risk reduction efforts throughout the country from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the establishment of an interagency wildland firefighter health and wellbeing program.


OSHA's Rous raises awareness of heat-related injuries on the job: 'Workers must be protected'

The United States Department of Labor wants to remind Midwest employers that workers need protection from dangers caused by heat illness, both indoors and outdoors.


Fitzgerald: HSI Operation Blue Ghost 'removed these 32 dangerous individuals from our streets'

Homeland Security Investigations' Operation Blue Ghost resulted in the arrest of 32 people suspected of crimes against children.


Kumar: CESER looks for providers to 'develop and deploy modern grid technologies'

The U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator is accepting applications for distributed energy resources from cybersecurity solution providers.


Week ending June 18: Homeland Security Department publishes 4 notices

There were four notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending June 18: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 4 notices

There were four notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending June 18: Transportation Department publishes 12 notices

There were 12 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


Taiwan official: 'The launch of the new carrier is a defiant statement' from China

A new aircraft carrier launched by China was seen as a statement of the nation’s intent to control Taiwan, over which it claims sovereignty.


Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force issues strategy to prevent importation of goods made with forced labor in the People’s Republic of China

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, which includes the U.S. Department of Labor as a member, today issued the “Strategy to Prevent Importation of Goods Mined, Produced, or Manufactured with Forced Labor in the People’s Republic of China," as required by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.


Week ending June 18: Justice Department publishes 9 notices

There were nine notices published by the Justice Department in week ending June 18, according to the Federal Register.


Spinrad: NOAA proposes marine sanctuary 'near one of the most densely populated areas'

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants public comment on the possible designation of a new national marine sanctuary off the coast of New York in Hudson Canyon.




Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground

Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground


Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground

Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground


Kenilworth Aquatic Garden’s Lotus and Water Lily Festival returns July 9 with in-person events and live concerts

Kenilworth Aquatic Garden’s Lotus and Water Lily Festival returns July 9 with in-person events and live concerts


DOS renews charter of cultural-property advisory committee

A panel of experts that advise the U.S. government on cultural-property matters had its charter renewed by the U.S. Department of State.


FBI, Border Patrol rescue saves 14 human trafficking victims 'from an uncertain outcome'

The FBI's El Paso division, the U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety have rescued 14 victims held in another kidnapping for ransom incident, the U.S. Justice Department said.



Stakeholders make commitment to 'industry-led, voluntary consensus-based approach'

The Department of Justice, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and National Institute of Standards and Technology withdraw a 2019 Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) policy statement after concluding this would best serve the interests of innovation and competition.