News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Priority Service for First Responders, Educators at Disaster Recovery Centers

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - First responders and educators - police officers, firemen, medical personnel, teachers and others supporting response to Hurricane Ian - will be given priority service at several Disaster Recovery Centers Oct. 15 and 16.


The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Celebrates 40th Anniversary

News Release: The Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) was created by Presidential Order four decades ago. On Oct. 14, 1982, in the Great Hall of the Department of Justice building, President Ronald Reagan announced a new coordinated federal government effort bringing together ...


Notice of Inventory Completion: Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, Lansing, MI discussed on Oct. 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting, Thompson Divide Area, Colorado discussed on Oct. 17 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published an eight page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for passenger and freight railroad carriers

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new cybersecurity security directive regulating designated passenger and freight railroad carriers. Todays announcement demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administrations commitment to strengthen the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure.


FEMA Expands Individual Assistance to Additional Florida Counties; 26 Now Eligible

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Glades and Pasco counties are now eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance after Hurricane Ian, bringing to 26 the number of counties eligible. As of Oct. 15, more than $387.4 million in assistance has been approved for Florida.


Homeland Security Department discusses Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC. HULL NO. 038, O.N. 1321554 on Oct. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What releases are upcoming from the Indian Affairs Bureau on Oct. 19

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 19.


DOE Invests $14 Million to Enhance Environmental and Wildlife Benefits from Solar Energy Infrastructure

Release: Ver en español. Selected Research Projects Will Work to Improve Ecosystem Interactions with Renewable Energy Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $14 million in funding to researchers to study how solar energy infrastructure interacts with wildlife and ...


EPA to Host Four Lead Awareness Sessions in St. Louis to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposure

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 13, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host four lead awareness training sessions in St. Louis in October and November to reduce childhood lead exposure.


A Conversation on the Evolution and Importance of Technology, Diplomacy, and National Security with 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

News Release: SECRETARY MATTIS: Well, good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s event, a conversation between former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and our current Secretary of State Tony Blinken. At a time when America is navigating its role in a changing world, today’s talk in the finest tradition of the great university where we meet offers a unique opportunity to delve into important issues.


E&C Republicans Urge EPA Not to Shortcut Review of Proposed Air Quality Standards to Avoid Destroying Local Economies

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Republican Leader David McKinley (R-WV), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to Environmental...


Glades, Pasco Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Homeowners and renters in Glades and Pasco counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance to help with recovery after Hurricane Ian.


EPA Issues Air Quality Advisory for Western Washington Reservations

News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, has issued an Air Quality Advisory through midnight Thursday for Indian Reservations in Western Washington due to smoke from fires in the Cascade Mountains.


US Department of Labor announces $1.2M investment to improve delivery of services to veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has awarded a $1.2 million technical service contract aimed to improve the customer experience for veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses using the agency’s resources.


US Department of Labor recovers $216K for 31 workers after investigation finds Sacramento pallet manufacturer intentionally denied overtime

News Release: SACRAMENTO - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $216,674 in unpaid overtime wages and liquidated damages from a Sacramento-area pallet manufacturer after the employer denied required overtime pay to 31 employees.


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in DeSoto County

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in DeSoto County.


Environmental Protection Agency set to publish a new notice on Oct. 19

There are three releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 19.


EPA proposes revisions to Federal Air Rules for Reservations, seeks public comment

News Release: Seattle (Oct. 14, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes revisions to the Federal Air Rules for Reservations and is soliciting public comments until Jan. 10, 2023. Full details on the proposed changes and comment submission instructions are available on the EPA FARR website.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Signing Ceremony for a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

News Release: ASSISTANT SECRETARY SATTERFIELD: Good evening. Welcome to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room for this historic occasion to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to forge a closer partnership with the Hispanic community in collaboration with the Hispanic Association ...