News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Personal Income and Outlays, January 2022

Personal income increased $9.0 billion (less than 0.1 percent) in January, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (tables 3 and 5).


USDA Files Action Against H Brooks and Company LLC in Minnesota for Alleged PACA Violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against H Brooks and Company LLC (H Brooks) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).


Phone call between Blinken and Kuleba affirms 'U.S. support for Ukraine'

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Monday, resulting in an agreement that the country needs more weapons and sanctions to combat Russian aggression.


Manchin Again Calls On Biden Administration To Ban Russian Oil Imports And Act Quickly To Ensure American Energy Independence And Security

Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to consider pending legislation.


DHS announces all Afghan nationals have departed from U.S. bases and can 'successfully join new communities in the United States'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced all Afghan nationals have departed from all domestic U.S. military bases as part of Operation Allies Welcome.


ICE launches campaign to raise awareness of online romance scams

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations announced Feb. 22 that it has launched a campaign to raise awareness for digital romance scams.


Department of State imposes more Russian sanctions

The U.S. Department of State announced Feb. 28 it would be taking further measures against the Russian economy in response to Russia's premeditated war against Ukraine.


Birds from Delaware commercial flock quarantined after detection of avian flu

Birds from a commercial flock in New Castle County, Del., have been quarantined after highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed, as reported by a Feb. 23 U.S. Department of Agriculture news release.


Returning USDA rural development state director for Hawaii among almost a dozen USDA appointments announced last week

Farmers, ranchers, longtime U.S. Department of Agriculture employees and others were among the 11 Farm Service Agency and Rural Development state directors announced Feb. 24.


The Department of Agriculture announced three new sentinel landscapes that address military readiness and climate change

The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership announced the designation of three new sentinel landscapes.


Good Jobs Challenge to create ‘pipeline of skilled workers’

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration received 509 applications for its American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge program from communities in all states, territories and the District of Columbia.


New Coaches at Hanford Waste Treatment Plant to Help Ensure Safety, Success

As any sports fan can attest, achieving greatness takes more than just a team full of star players. Experienced coaches need to design the plays and guide them to success.


EM Releases Fee Awards for Four Prime Contractors at Hanford

EM recently released contract award fee determination scorecards for four prime contractors that support the cleanup program at the Hanford Site based on their performance during varying evaluation periods in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2021.


Commissioners to Discuss New Gas Project Policies at Senate Hearing

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Richard Glick and his colleagues will appear before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today to discuss the new policy statements that provide guidance for FERC’s future consideration of natural gas projects.


FAA Begins Adding Weather Reporting Stations Across Alaska

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has started installing technology across Alaska to provide weather conditions to pilots before they take to the skies.


FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Regional Energy Access Expansion (CP21-94-000)

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Regional Energy Access Expansion (REAE Project) proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco).


Indian Energy Champion: Tim Willink

Change doesn't happen on its own. It's led by dedicated and passionate people who are championing innovative solutions to tribal energy challenges.


DOE Announces Emergency Notice of Sale of Crude Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Address Oil Supply Disruptions

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced a Notice of Sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). DOE intends to sell 30 million barrels of crude oil from the SPR.


Fifty-Five Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Teams Advance as Finalists

Fifty-five teams representing 38 universities are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2022 Design Challenge.