News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


APHIS Issues First Regulatory Status Review Response: Norfolk Plant Sciences’ Purple Tomato


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations


Commerce's Raimondo on CHIPS Act funding: U.S. can 'unleash the next generation of American innovation'

The CHIPS Act for America begins a new chapter of innovation and R&D in the United States to reverse a decades-long decline, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said recently.


Dominican National Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Selling Oxycodone from New Britain Grocery

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jose Lugo, also known as “Domi," 34, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 38 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing oxycodone from a New Britain grocery store.


Transportation Department discusses Amendment and Revocation of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; Eastern United States on Sept. 8

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective September 10th, 2022

News Release: BARTLETT COVE, ALASKA - Glacier Bay National Park and Deputy Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that the 13-knot “whale waters" vessel speed limits around Lone, Francis, and Willoughby Islands are being lifted due to a drop in whale sightings in these areas. These changes are effective beginning at 5 AM Saturday September 10th.



New Castle Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Law Violations

News Release: PITTSBURGH - Jgenus Steele was convicted of committing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine base trafficking and firearm crimes, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-919 and FERC-919A), Comment Request; Extension discussed on Sept. 8 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tomol Crossing Cancelled- Scorpion Campground Reservations Resume

News Release: Due to the expected impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Kay, the Tomol Crossing and all connected activities anticipated for Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, 2022, have been cancelled. The decision was made by Chumash event organizers with support of the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EmpiresX Head Trader Pleads Guilty to Global Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme that Amassed Approximately $100 Million from Investors

News Release: A Florida man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a global cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme that took in approximately $100 million from investors.


EPA to Hold Community Meeting in Laredo, Texas, on Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide Emissions

News Release: DALLAS, Texas (September 8, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is committed to reducing health risks toxic air pollution and is working to update and strengthen Clean Air Act standards for commercial sterilizers to achieve that goal. As part of that process, EPA is reaching out to ...


Aryan Circle Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas -A Stratford, Missouri man has been sentenced for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations violations stemming from his membership in the white supremacy prison gang, the Aryan Circle, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Saint Albans Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Drug Trafficking

News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A Saint Albans man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine base, fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced.


California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine into Southern Oregon

News Release: MEDFORD, Ore.-On September 7, 2022, a San Diego, California man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine from Southern California to Southern Oregon for redistribution and sale.


Changes to the Representation of Others Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office discussed on Sept. 8 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published an eight page proposed rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sept. 8: bills handled by Finance Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Finance Committee on Sept. 8.


Rhode Island Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine

News Release: BOSTON - A Rhode Island man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine.