News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


USDA Issues a Complaint against Clinton Livestock Auction LLC and Jack and Sandra Berry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an administrative complaint on March 10, 2022, against Clinton Livestock Auction LLC (Clinton) and its owners, Jack and Sandra Berry (Berry) of Clinton, Okla., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in New Hampshire

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


USDA Invests in Communities Vital to Energy Production

Projects Are Part of $465 Million Invested in Appalachia’s Energy Communities Under the Biden-Harris Administration


President proposes $3.6 billion budget for the National Park Service in FY23

The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023.


Additional Prescribed Fires Planned for National Park 2022

The National Park Service is adding two prescribed fires to this spring’s planned burning schedule.


Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site seek volunteers for Park Day events

On April 9, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will host several Park Day volunteer events, including a large-scale beach cleanup effort held in partnership with the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association.


Thomas Divide Complex Fire Efforts Continue

Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies continued firefighting efforts to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City, North Carolina.


Park Trails Remain Closed Due to Thomas Divide Complex Fire

Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies are working together to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City, North Carolina.



BLM takes measures to improve public safety and wildfire resilience on the Middle Creek Trail

The Bureau of Land Management will be limiting public access to the Middle Creek recreational trail, starting Monday, March 28, through April, from 7 a.m.


BLM extends comment period, announces additional meetings for proposed mineral withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period by 30 days for the proposed Federal mineral withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park to allow for additional input on the proposal.


BLM schedules public hearing on use of motorized vehicles for wild horse and burro management

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the management of wild horses and burros.


Butte BLM plans prescribed burn in Marysville area

Travelers to the Marysville area this spring might see a little smoke in the air as the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office conducts a prescribed burn to promote habitat biodiversity.


Guthrie Opening Remarks on Unleashing Innovation for Lifesaving Cures and Treatments

Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s legislative hearing on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) user fees and bipartisan work to unleash medical innovation.


Opening Statement of Ranking Member Capito for Hearing on Promoting American Energy Security

Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing about promoting American energy security while reducing emissions.



FAA Releases New Maps for Alaska’s Brooks Range

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has added two mountain passes to visual aviation charts, making flying safer in Northern Alaska.


Top FAA Safety Official Nolen to Serve as Acting FAA Administrator

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has named Billy Nolen to serve as acting FAA Administrator after FAA Administrator Steve Dickson departs at the end of March.