News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


Johns: 'Tribes will ... play a key role' in meeting U.S. climate goals

Tribal leaders from around the country are gathering in Washington, D.C. tomorrow and Wednesday to meet with senior members of the Department of Energy to discuss clean-energy opportunities for Native communities.


Justice Department set to publish a new notice on Oct. 4

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 4.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - RGIS LLC (RGIS) and its affiliated company, Retail Services WIS Corporation (WIS), agreed to pay $158,760 to resolve allegations that they caused violations of the Controlled Substances Act. RGIS and WIS employees were implicated in the theft of controlled substances from pharmacies...


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There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 4.



Blanco: 'Employers who hire young workers must know and abide by federal laws'

The U.S. Department of Labor fined a Silicon Valley specialty food delivery service for using dozens of minors as drivers, a position that is illegal under federal child labor laws.


Oeth: 'Hearing from Coloradans will ensure the workplan' represents the communities most impacted

Two environmental agencies are asking for community comment on a draft workplan that implements a memorandum of understanding that prioritizes enforcement and compliance assurance activities for communities disproportionately affected by pollution.


Vilsack: 'Food for Progress is a cornerstone of USDA's international capacity-building efforts'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a plan to invest $178 million in projects that support U.S. government priorities.



Sams: Funding will make visiting parks 'as seamless as possible'

The National Park Service will spend approximately $1 million to improve transportation to and in the country's national parks through construction projects and travel forecasts.


Granholm: 'We can help cancer patients everywhere strike back and beat this disease'

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm spoke at the IAEA Ministerial's Rays of Hope event in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 27.


Guinea National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Guinea on the 64th anniversary of your independence.


TSA to host hiring event for Detroit Metro Airport Transportation Security Officers October 5-6

Release: DETROIT The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, Oct. 5-Thursday, Oct. 6 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).


USDA-RUS grant application closes on Dec. 31

Solid Waste Management Grant Program grant opened on Oct. 3.


Release: Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh traveled to Bali, Indonesia, Sept. 27-29, 2022, to attend the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, engaging with agriculture leaders from the G20 member governments and continuing to make the case for joint action on the interrelated areas of food security, climate, agricultural innovation, sustainable productivity growth, and closer global integration through trade.


DOI offers new grant application process starting Oct. 3

OIA Coral Reef and Natural Resources Program 2023 grant opened on Oct. 3.


“Senate Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D1037-D1038 on Sept. 28



DOI grant application closes on March 17

OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2023 grant opened on Oct. 3.


DOI offers new grant application process starting Oct. 3

Inflation Reduction Act funding - 2023 grant opened on Oct. 3.