News from March 2022
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
An improperly tightened fastener led to a diesel engine failure on the passenger and car ferry Wenatchee near Bainbridge Island, Washington, resulting in nearly $3.8 million in damages, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Last week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced out of committee-in an overwhelming 20-2 vote -Chair Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ranking Member Senator Richard Burr’s (R-NC) bipartisan Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act (PREVENT Pandemics Act).
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
In February 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) awarded 36 grants totaling $21 million to support research activities in areas of physical sciences and engineering as part of the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Program.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced that contracts have been awarded for ALL 30 million barrels put up for sale from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2022
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. Stu, thank you for those very kind words, but also thank you for so many decades of extraordinary service to this country and to its ideals.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy challenged local advocates and safety leaders Tuesday to "fight like hell" and use the “Safe System Approach" to reduce rising deaths and injuries on our nation's roads.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 21, 2022
News Release: (DILLON, Mont.) - Those traveling near the Tobacco Root Mountains this week may see a little smoke in the air as the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office conducts prescribed burns. The exact timing depends on weather and fuel conditions.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for managing and operating the busiest and most complex airspace system in the world.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $2.2 million in funding for a project that will produce high-strength, lightweight building materials made from domestic coal waste.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of two national competitive efforts to support transitions to cleaner school buses: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of two national competitive efforts to support transitions to cleaner school buses: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The Office of Electricity has partnered with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to lead an effort to establish the Center for Alternate Synchronization and Timing (CAST).
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are concerned about the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) as the 2021 Category II-IV Airport of the Year as part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards announced yesterday.Myrtle Beach International was selected by TSA leadership for outstanding operational performance during the year.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
A man from Atlanta, Ga., was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a handgun onto his flight on Saturday, March 12, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) named Alejandra Tamayo as its 2021 Manager of the Year during the agency’s annual honorary awards celebration, which was held virtually on Thursday.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Florida resident from carrying his handgun onto his flight on Sunday, March 13
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Monday, March 14.During security screening around 4 p.m., a TSA officer detected the loaded .9mm firearm along with a magazine containing four rounds in the woman’s carry-on bag.
By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report on how it can best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within the Department.
