News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


DOE Cybersecurity Report Provides Recommendations to Secure Distributed Clean Energy on the Nation’s Electricity Grid

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a long-term evaluation of the cybersecurity considerations associated with distributed energy resources (DER), such as distributed solar, storage, and other clean energy technologies, and the potential risks to the electric grid over...



DOI-NPS grant application closes on Jan. 30

P23AS00041 National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Grants grant opened on Oct. 6.


Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of drug diversion and health care fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


East Texas man sentenced for smuggling 98 in sealed trailer

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 46-year-old resident of Montalba has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to transport non-U.S. citizens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



EPA Launches New Online Tools to Provide Communities with Information on Environmental Enforcement and Compliance


EPA begins demolition and cleanup of Davison Road site in Flint, Michigan


EPA Announces Nationwide Outreach Initiative to Reduce Lead Exposure in Underserved Communities


Former Luzerne County Constable Charged With Possessing Unregistered Firearm

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a grand jury returned an indictment against Sydney Snelling, Jr., age 48, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, charging the unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm.


Agriculture Department discusses Rural eConnectivity Program, Correction on Oct. 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


4-H Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Senate Efforts in Support of National 4-H Week

News Release: WASHINGTON - The co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), championed a resolution supporting “National 4-H Week" that was unanimously adopted by the chamber last week.


EPA extends public comment period for preliminary Safe Drinking Water Act decisions related to Afton, Wyoming’s Periodic Spring


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: FOREIGN MINISTER URREJOLA: (Via interpreter) Good – I’m not sure if it’s good afternoon or good morning, but thank you for being here with us today. First of all, I would like to make a statement, and then Secretary Antony Blinken will have a few remarks. We’ll then go on to Q&A.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Daniel Stevens, 48, of Whitestown, Indiana, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution and possession child sex abuse material.


Anchorage Man Convicted by Jury on Drug and Firearm Charges

News Release: ANCHORAGE - A federal jury convicted an Anchorage man for possessing heroin, pure methamphetamine and a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: Church Pastor is Accused of Pushing Against Police Barricades.


Bristol Man Found To Be A Career Offender And Sentenced To 264 Months Imprisonment For Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - On October 5, 2022, Michael Shane Moore, 40, of Bristol, Tennessee, was sentenced to 264 months in prison by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville. During the sentencing proceeding, Judge Corker found Moore to be a career offender based on his criminal history.


McKelvey Engineering joins Argonne, others, to study urban climate change

McKelvey Engineering joins Argonne, others, to study urban climate change


Rensselaer Physics Researcher To Advance Potentially Revolutionary Experiment

Rensselaer Physics Researcher To Advance Potentially Revolutionary Experiment