News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Interior Department discusses Notice of Colorado's Rocky Mountain District Resource Advisory Council Public Meetings on March 9

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM seeks public input on evaluation of Buffalo Resource Management Plan

News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is seeking public comments as it evaluates its 2015 Buffalo Resource Management Plan (RMP).


Barrasso: FERC’s New Pipeline Policies Will Damage America’s Energy Supply & Our Ability to Help Our Allies

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing to review recent actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relating to permitting construction, operation of interstate natural gas pipelines, and other natural gas infrastructure projects.


New Haven Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that that JERRY ROLLINS, also known as “Prank," 37, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine.


Wyden Praises Biden Call to End Normal Trade Relations with Russia

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today praised President Biden’s endorsement for ending Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia, following the introduction of bipartisan legislation by Wyden, Ranking Member Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and other congressional leaders.


Release: With our allies and partners, the United States is committed to ensuring the Government of the Russian Federation pays a severe economic and diplomatic price for its invasion of Ukraine. We have continued to do so today with additional actions, which President Biden announced.


Transportation Department publishes rule on March 9

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on March 9

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today by phone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. They discussed coordinated efforts to provide additional security assistance and humanitarian support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked ...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan requesting transparency and information on the EPA’s use of “Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases" (SC-GHG).


Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performers and most effective teams during the TSA Honorary Awards celebration, which was held virtually this year.


Release: The United States is sanctioning two Russian individuals and three entities in response to the DPRK’s ongoing development of its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs in violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.


News Release: Today, Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Republican Leader Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on the vital role of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s reinstatement of the Clean Air Act waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars program. The waiver restores California’s authority to establish fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles that are stronger than federal standards.


Federal Jury Convicts Duluth Felon for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A federal jury convicted a Duluth man for possessing a firearm as a felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats.


News Release: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that construction to extend the Bullfrog North boat ramp to reach lower lake levels is beginning this week. The Bullfrog North Ramp is being regraded and permanently extended to the lowest level possible before spring runoff begins. (Spring runoff typically occurs around Easter.).


Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


'Great example of the success we can have': half-mile trail portion at Turkey Run Park reopens

A half-mile portion of trail in the George Washington Memorial Parkway at Turkey Run Park has officially reopened after a March ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) and the National Park Service (NPS).


Continuing to Hold the Kremlin to Account

Release: With our allies and partners, the United States is committed to ensuring the Government of the Russian Federation pays a severe economic and diplomatic price for its invasion of Ukraine. We have continued to do so today with additional actions, which President Biden announced.