News published on Federal Newswire in November 2022

News from November 2022



Idaho Site Contractor Instrumental in Establishing Training Center

News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - An EM contractor at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site recently carried out a plan to create a pipeline of skilled employees to help meet the needs of the cleanup program but also benefit private industries in the area.


DOS-MAR grant application closes on March 15

U.S. Mission in Morocco - APS grant opened on Nov. 11.


US Department of Labor awards $6.85M to promote equitable access to unemployment insurance benefits in Delaware, Montana, Wyoming

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $6,848,992 in grants to state employment insurance systems in Delaware, Montana and Wyoming to enhance awareness and improve delivery of unemployment insurance benefits to people who face obstacles to access.


BLM to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains

News Release: KINGMAN, Ariz.-The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near the communities of Atherton Acres, Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Park, Getz Peak, and Potato Patch communication sites, as well as BLM’s Wild Cow Springs Campground. Prescribed burning operations...


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested today for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Amendment to Prospective Purchaser Agreement, Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, Montana discussed on Nov. 10 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty For Her Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Which Resulted In Overdose Death

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Rachelle N. Allison, 36, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mt. Olive Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: Hattiesburg, Miss. - A Mt. Olive man was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration.


Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Scott Edward Snook, 47, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was sentenced today to five years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Vladimir Natera Abreu Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison and Eight Years of Supervised Release

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Vladimir Natera Abreu was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking by United States District Court Judge Silvia Carreño Coll.


Physician and Medical Office to Pay Over $2.6 Million to Settle False Claims Act and Kickback Allegations

News Release: United States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today announced that FEEL WELL HEALTH CENTER OF SOUTHINGTON, P.C. (formerly doing business as “Feel Well Health Center") and KEVIN P. GREENE, M.D. (“Greene") have entered into a civil settlement agreement with...


Transportation Department discusses Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: BEIRUT (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments on Nov. 10

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


PPPO Sites Conclude 2022 Public Tours With Extensive Public Interest

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - EM ’s Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO ) sites in Portsmouth, Ohio and Paducah, Kentucky recently wrapped up their 2022 public tour campaigns, which garnered high interest from the public.


Release: Thank you, Vice Minister Ono, for that kind introduction. Greetings to my fellow panelists and participants. I’m honored to join you today to share our expertise on reducing hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, and discuss how our actions will support global efforts to tackle the climate crisis.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Donavan Henry made an initial appearance in federal court on Nov. 8 facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter...


Assistant Secretary Toloui’s Travel to San Francisco, Japan, Thailand and Singapore

Release: November 10-19, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui will travel to San Francisco, Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, to meet with domestic and foreign government and business partners and discuss ideas for resolving shared economic challenges that will expand economic opportunities for U.S. businesses overseas and promote job creation at home.


Chairman David Scott Statement on DOL Announcement

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott released the following statement after today’s Department of Labor announcement on violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon after Selling AR-Style Rifle to FBI

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty today to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.