News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


USITC Makes Determination in Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube from China and Mexico

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from China and Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.


Arun Venkataraman Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

Today, Arun Venkataraman was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration (ITA).



FirstNet Authority Board Approves Network Investment To Enhance In-building Coverage, Resiliency

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is boosting in-building coverage on FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.


Request for Comments on Competition in the Mobile App Ecosystem

NTIA is requesting comments on competition in the mobile application ecosystem.


NIST Launches Prize Challenge to Improve Unmanned Aircraft in Indoor Search and Rescue Scenarios

The First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge is the agency’s sixth prize competition aimed at advancing the use of unmanned aircraft systems indoors for first responder situational awareness.


NOAA Fisheries Invites Public Comment on New Draft Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy

Comments will be accepted online until August 19 as well as at national webinars and in-person meetings.


Meet Alex Kahl, Natural Resources Manager

Alex’s unique role in international fisheries management at NOAA has allowed him to advance a science-based approach to fisheries stewardship across the world.


2022 Recreational Fisheries Summit Brings Together Fishing Community to Focus on Key Issues

Participants discussed climate change, ocean uses, recreational data and management at the 2-day summit.


Chesapeake Bay Partners Have Restored 1,220 Acres of Oyster Reef

Partners working to restore oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay made a lot of progress in 2021


Minority Business Development Agency Announces $1.8 Million Grant Opportunity to Develop Entrepreneurship Programs at Minority Serving Institutions

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) made a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), totaling an estimated $1.8 million in federal grants, for qualified organizations to develop entrepreneurship programs for students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Renovations to the Wilson Lodge in Wheeling, West Virginia

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6.6 million grant to the Wheeling Park Commission, Wheeling, West Virginia, for renovations to Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Improve Industrial Park in San Juan County, New Mexico

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to San Juan County,


Bipartisan House Agriculture Committee Leaders Laud USDA, USAID Use of Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to Address International Food Crises

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania released the following statements following USDA and USAID’s decision to withdraw funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT).


USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board.


USDA Announces Popcorn Board Appointments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Popcorn Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, immediately, to Dec. 31, 2024.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Nah Inc., dba Ziyadeh Meat Market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nah Inc., doing business as Ziyadeh Meat Market (Nah) of Fairview, N.J., on March 18, 2022,


Illinois Program Turns Cowgirl Dreams into Livestock Research Reality

The moment 4-year-old Sarah Graham sat in a saddle for the first time, she announced she wanted to be a cowgirl. For the suburban Chicago preschooler, it was an unlikely dream. But it stuck.


National Wildflower Week

Hundreds of wildflower species bring immense beauty to the United States throughout the year from Maine’s red trilliums and Texas bluebonnets to Alaska’s fireweed and Nevada’s desert sand verbena.


National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Dr. Shannon Wiley

April is recognized as National Volunteer Month and serves as a time to honor volunteers who are positively impacting their communities. The following is an interview North Carolina A&T State University Extension Specialist Dr. Shannon Wiley. Dr. Wiley was once a 4-H’er who now helps guide volunteers within the 4-H community.