News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022



Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings on March 21

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


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Reclamation is providing project-specific funding of $100 million for the modification of B.F. Sisk Dam in California. The funding, authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was highlighted in an addendum to the Bureau’s initial spend plan for fiscal year 2022 funding allocations.


Former HP Planning Manager Pleads Guilty To $5+ Million Wire Fraud Scheme

News Release: Defendant Identifies List of Cars, Handbags, Jewelry and Other Luxury Items That Are Forfeited as Part of Plea Agreement.


2022 National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps Program at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

News Release: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is accepting applications for the National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for the 2022 season. This summer, the YCC employees will learn new skills while working on a variety of conservation, heritage, and cultural projects.


Chair Meeks Issues Statement on the Passing of Secretary Albright

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the death of Secretary Madeline K. Albright at the age of 84...



Ten “OED” Gang Members Charged With Narcotics Conspiracy

News Release: Six Members Also Charged With Firearms Possession.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 36 months imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotic laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.



Former Freight Company Executive Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Embezzlement Scheme

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former program manager of an international freight forwarding company was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his role in a scheme to embezzle over $550,000 from the company, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Regan: 'Protecting our public health means improving our indoor air quality'

A Clean Air in Buildings Challenge by the Environmental Protection Agency will help building operators and owners cut risks from airborne viruses and other indoor contaminants.


FEMA Urges Southern Resident’s Preparedness Ahead of Severe Storms

News Release: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for portions of central/east-central Texas this afternoon through tonight. The risks include the threat for strong tornadoes above EF-2, large hail more than 2 inches in diameter and winds in excess of 75mph.


Transportation Department discusses Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts on March 21

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


Secretary Blinken’s Call with South African Foreign Minister Pandor

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Harrisburg Man Sentenced To 19 Years’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offenses

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on March 22, 2022, Damon Todd Carey, age 32, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 228 months of imprisonment to be followed by 96 months of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Sylvia H. Rambo. Carey previously was convicted following a jury trial of cocaine trafficking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Water Act on March 21

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The Jury Found that the Defendant Fraudulently Transferred Property to Avoid Paying Court-Ordered Restitution to Victims.


DOS-CAF grant application closes on May 2

U.S. Embassy Bangui Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program &- FY 2022 Annual Program Statement grant opened on March 23.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about ongoing efforts to fortify NATO’s Eastern Flank and preparations for the March 24 Extraordinary NATO Summit.  The Secretary reaffirmed the need for ...