News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


New notice from Federal Reserve System to be published on Oct. 5

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 5.


Sacramento Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Jason Tolbert, 45, of Sacramento, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Troy L. Nunley to 57 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Registration Deadline for FEMA Assistance Extended to Nov. 7

News Release: Renters and homeowners in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 now have until Monday, November 7, 2022, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Through Oct. 3, 2022, FEMA has approved more than $36.4 million in Individual Assistance grants to more than 11,900 households in the St. Louis region.


Insulation Contracting Firm and Co-Owner Sentenced for Rigging Bids and Fraud

News Release: Thomas F. Langan (Langan), the co-owner of North Haven, Connecticut, insulation contracting firm Langan Insulation LLC (Langan Insulation) was sentenced to one year and a day’s imprisonment on Sept. 28 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, for his participation in bid-rigging and fraud schemes targeting public...



Announcing Two Virtual Public Outreach Events discussed on Oct. 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Modification & Removal of Class E Airspace; Valle Airport, AZ on Oct. 3

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia

Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as part of ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate cessation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and support the launch of African Union-led peace talks.


United States Attorney Will Thompson to Hold Press Conference

News Release: *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***. CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Will Thompson, along with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and other law enforcement officials will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, to announce...


September: Transportation Department publishes 88 notices

There were 88 notices published by the Transportation Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


Worcester Man Sentence for Firearm and Ammunition Offense

News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man was sentenced today for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.


Federal Reserve Board finalizes updates to the Board’s rule concerning debit card transactions

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday finalized updates to the Board's rule concerning debit card transactions. Pursuant to statute, the updates specify that debit card issuers should enable at least two payment card networks to process all debit card transactions, including "card-not-present" transactions, such as online payments.1 The final rule is substantially similar to the proposal issued last year.


Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Keith L. Brown, a/k/a “Clown Brown", age 64, of Annapolis, Maryland, to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute phencyclidine, crack, heroin, and cocaine. Khayr Basimibnbrown, age 42, of Annapolis, Maryland...


DOI-FWS grant application closes on March 31

Research and Development of Biotechnological Tools for White-nose Syndrome grant opened on Oct. 4.


Washington man sentenced to more than eight years in prison for armed meth, fentanyl trafficking in Great Falls area and Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation

News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Washington man was sentenced today to eight years and four months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, after he admitted to illegally possessing a firearm and bringing methamphetamine and fentanyl pills to the Great Falls area and the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation for distribution, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska discussed on Oct. 3 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA offers new grant application process starting Oct. 4

20th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet grant opened on Oct. 4.


Varna Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Varna, Illinois man, Brian M. Lord, 50, of the 1900 block of County Road 800 North, was sentenced on Sept. 29, 2022, to six years in prison to be followed by 12 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography. Lord will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay a total of $24,000 in restitution to victims of his offense.


Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirement for Interstate Data Matching To Prevent Duplicate Issuances discussed on Oct. 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Meeting of the Compact Council for the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact discussed on Oct. 3 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.