News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


U.S. Department of Energy publishes 64 press releases in September

There were 64 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Energy in September.


News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Raequan M. Nelson (23, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Nelson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2022. Nelson had been indicted on May 25, 2022.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Lexington, Ky., man, Michael Allen Comberger, 57, was sentenced on Thursday to 60 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove, for transporting an individual in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in prostitution.


News Release: NASHVILLE - United States Attorney Mark H. Wildasin announced today that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) Robert Levine and Steve Jordan will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general...


The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Josh Travers as the new field manager for the Challis Field Office.


As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, fuels specialists with the Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are preparing for fall and winter prescribed burn projects.


The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is excited to welcome Amber Koski as the new National Conservation Area Manager.


Effective at 12:01 pm / NOON, on Saturday, October 22, 2022, Public Restriction Levels will change to LOW for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.


 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Rio Puerco Management Committee.


Beginning November 1 and ending December 31, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office plans to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County, weather permitting.


The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event November 4-5, 2022, offering approximately 70 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at the June Ates Arena at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds located at 8690 Bobby Brown Road, Milton, Florida.id Southeastern States District Manager Robert Swithers.


The Bureau of Land Management Green River District has prepared an environmental assessment and authorized Emery County Coal Resources, Inc., to take measures on approximately 7.3 surface acres to fight the Lila Canyon Mine fire near Price, Utah, that started Sept. 20, 2022.


News Release: HOUSTON - Authorities have taken seven Houston area men into custody on allegations including conspiracy to commit interference with commerce by robbery, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and carrying a weapon in relation to a drug trafficking offense, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


Nevada Man Sentenced for Bringing 17-Year-Old Girl to San Diego to Engage in Commercial Sex Acts

News Release: SAN DIEGO - Samaje Evans was sentenced in federal court today to 72 months in prison for transporting a 17-year-old girl from Arizona to Nevada to San Diego for the purpose of involving her in commercial sex acts. According to his plea agreement, Evans took all the money earned by the minor - about $1,500 a day. Evans also posted commercial sex advertisements for the girl online.


Statement from the NOAA Administrator on the 50th anniversary of the MMPA, NMSA and CZMA acts

News Release: "In 1972, in response to the dire state of our environment and growing public concern, Congress passed a series of bedrock conservation acts to safeguard our nation’s coasts, shores, and marine ecosystems.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Designation of Three Syrian Military Officials Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights

News Release: Of the atrocities committed by the Assad regime, some of which rise to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity, few are as inhumane and abhorrent as the repeated use of chemical weapons against civilians. In August 2013, the Syrian Artillery and Missile Directorate of the Syrian Armed Forces ...


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Suspected in Philadelphia Murder Arrested in Atlanta

News Release: Man Suspected in Philadelphia Murder Arrested in Atlanta.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Mateo Gomez Gonzalez, 29, of Mexico, pleaded guilty today to unlawful transportation of noncitizens without status in the United States, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.