News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Disaster Recovery Center in Ferguson to Close Next Week

News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis County will close for the day Tuesday, October 18 and reopen Wednesday, October 19 at 8 a.m. The center will permanently close Friday, October 21 at 5 p.m.



US EPA Region 4 Approves Georgia’s Ozone Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for the Atlanta 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Nonattainment Area

News Release: ATLANTA (Oct. 17, 2022) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published EPA’s approval of the Georgia Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan, redesignating the Atlanta 2015 8-Hour ozone NAAQS Nonattainment Area to Attainment. “Working in partnership with the Georgia Environmental ...


Career Criminal Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Portsmouth man was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for distributing cocaine after previously receiving at least two felony convictions for controlled substance offenses.


Easterly: 'We all have a role to play in strengthening the cybersecurity of our nation'

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will promote ways Americans can stay safe online during October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.


Castillo: 'Economic Development Districts are vital partners'

The Economic Development Administration increased its number of Economic Development Districts (EDD) to more than 390.


Walsh: 'By improving H-2A program regulations, we are strengthening worker protections'

The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule that updates the H-2A application and temporary labor certification procedures while improving the protection of agricultural workers.


Pollack: 'We are helping communities as they plan to restore and replace bridges'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration announced the first round of grants from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Bridge Investment Program.


Small: 'Access to modern and sustainable health care infrastructure is critical'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development will award $110 million in grants to help 208 rural health care organizations expand services in 43 states and Guam.


Carter: 'It is a historic day for southeast Louisiana as we celebrate $5 million in federal funding'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a total of $5 million in Brownfield grant funding has been awarded to four Louisiana agencies.


Polite: 'Defendant identified and attacked high-value ransomware victims and profited from the chaos'

A Canadian national has been handed a 20-year prison sentence for his participation in numerous ransomware attacks that cost victims tens of millions of dollars.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: It’s really an honor to be here with Congresswoman Eshoo and with the Speaker. This national lab is a national treasure. We have U.S.-led, world-class research that is essential to our national security, is essential to our economic competitiveness, is essential to solving the problems ...


News Release: The United States and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on Oct. 14, 2022, in Vientiane, in which the two sides discussed their ever-expanding range of cooperation.


News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties in Washington.


Federal Aviation Administration set to publish a new notice on Oct. 19

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


Haaland: Colorado River System program to help ‘conserve water’ during ‘prolonged drought’ in West

A new Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program managed through the Bureau of Reclamation is the newest drought mitigation funding opportunity to address the sustainability of the Colorado River System.


News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Florida survivors who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after Hurricane Ian are asked to provide current contact information to ensure the application review process stays on track.


Renters May Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Federal disaster assistance is not just for homeowners. It’s also available to eligible renters, and can cover such expenses as furniture, job-related equipment, vehicle repair, even disaster-caused medical and dental bills.


The U.S. Department of State Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the OneBeat Cultural Exchange Program

News Release: With the arrival of 25 music diplomacy exchange alumni, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) kicked off 10th anniversary celebrations for OneBeat, an international music exchange program created to transcend musical and geographic borders, advocate for democratic values, and embrace diversity through people-to-people diplomacy.


News Release: CHICAGO -- Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Information Open House on Nov. 9, 2022, for communities in Hardin County, Ohio. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).