News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Report Shows Decline in Certain Toxic Chemicals, Makes Data More Accessible to Nevadans

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.


EPA Applauds Electronics Industry Leaders for Recycling Achievements

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes contributions in sustainable design and electronics recycling as part of the 8th annual Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronic Challenge awards.


Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.


EPA Finds Water Filters Effective at Removing Lead in Benton Harbor Drinking Water

“No family should ever have to worry about the quality of water coming from their tap and the Benton Harbor community is no exception


Location of BitConnect founder indicted in $2.4B Ponzi scheme 'remains unknown,' SEC says in court filing

BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani, indicted by a federal grand jury last week for orchestrating a $2.4 billion global Ponzi scheme, can't be found, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission court filing


News Release: Defendant orchestrated a cross-country drug deal of nearly one kilogram of cocaine.


News Release: ALBUQERQUE, N.M. - Andy Cordova, 32, of Santa Cruz, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court on Mar. 2 to possession with intent to distribute heroin. Cordova was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 23, 2021.


South Bend Man Sentenced to 168 Months in Prison

News Release: For Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.


TSA and San Antonio International Aiport prepared for spring break travel with new technologies as an increase in passengers is expected

Release: SAN ANTONIO, Tx - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April. TSA continues to put into place additional technology...


News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced former Contract Nurse Joseph Nwancha, age 41, of Baltimore, yesterday to 30 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a racketeering conspiracy charge related to his participation in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Maryland Correctional Institution Jessup (MCIJ), including narcotics, tobacco, and cell phones.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Redesignation of the Revised Door County (Partial) Area to Attainment of the 2015 Ozone NAAQS on March 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Prisoner pleads guilty to escaping from halfway house

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 49-year-old Falfurrias man has pleaded guilty to escaping from federal custody, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: MACON, Ga. - Arrest warrants were executed today and 11 individuals are facing federal charges resulting from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation centered in Warner Robins, Georgia. An indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct. All of the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-NEA-AC offers new grant application process starting March 3

Strengthening American-Style Higher Education in Iraq grant opened on March 3.


Former State Employee Sentenced to over 5 Years in Prison for $2M Scheme to Defraud the Office of AIDS

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Schenelle M. Flores, 46, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to five years and 10 months in prison and ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for organizing a scheme to divert funds from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. She was ordered to begin serving her sentence on May 18, 2022.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Area man sentenced to eight years in federal prison for his role in carjacking plot

News Release: ST. LOUIS - On March 2, 2022, United States District Court Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Antwan Jones to eight years in federal prison for his role in a carjacking, weapons charges and assaulting a federal officer. Jones had previously pleaded guilty in November 2021.


Woman Sentenced for Embezzling $429,732 from her Small Business Employer

News Release: A woman was sentenced Wednesday in federal court for stealing $429, 732 from a veteran-owned small business in operation for 38 years, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: Loaded.38 caliber revolver, ammunition, steel tipped arrows, hunting bow, narcotics, BB gun and body armor vest recovered during search of defendant’s vehicle.