News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


Company owner sentenced for failing to turn over employee taxes

News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Thursday sentenced the owner of a company who withheld taxes from employee paychecks but didn’t turn them over to the IRS to five years of probation and ordered him to pay more than $700,000 in restitution.


News Release: ATLANTA - Twenty-five defendants, including three of the seven founders of the Ghostface Gangsters Gang (“GFG"), have pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, attempted murder, maiming...


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Circle C Land, Cattle & Equine LLC, dba Cattlemen’s Livestock Exchange, and Jeremy Cox

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Circle C Land, Cattle & Equine, LLC, doing business as Cattlemen’s Livestock Exchange (Circle C), and Jeremy Cox (Cox) of Independence, Ark., on June 27, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Circle C and Cox waived their rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $3,250.


Manderson Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Manderson, South Dakota, man convicted of two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter was sentenced on Aug. 23, 2022, by Judge Karen E. Schreier, U.S. District Court.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice today published an article about NIJ-supported research examining the workflow of drug evidence analysis in forensic laboratories. With the arrival of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other emerging drugs, current screening...


What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 6

There are three releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 6.


USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting Sept. 2

NIJ FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Forensic Technology Center of Excellence grant opened on Sept. 2.


USDA Announces September 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for September 2022, which are effective Sept. 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.



EPA Proposes to Stop Authorized Use of Certain PFAS in Pesticide Products

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to remove 12 chemicals identified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the current list of inert ingredients approved for use in pesticide products to better protect human health and the environment.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a seven page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Raimondo: Commerce 'excited to get to work implementing' CHIPS Act

The U.S. Department of Commerce will communicate with the public about CHIPS and Science Act initiatives in a transparent and fair process.


Pollack: 'Pittsburgh’s New Pathways to Equity project is a great example of federal investment'

Acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack announced the awarding of a $11.3 million grant by the Biden-Harris administration to the city of Pittsburgh.


Hoff: Robbery sentences are 'appropriate given their crimes and the harm to their victims'

Two Killeen, Texas, residents have been sentenced for their involvement in armed robberies.


Becker: 'No additional EPA cleanup is needed' in Libby, Mont.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed cleanup activities are complete at another portion of the Libby, Mont., Superfund site.


Newland: 'Tourism is a vital part of many Tribal economies'

The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development is accepting donations for its Tribal Tourism Grant Program for the current fiscal year.


News Release: Ashford, Wash. - This advisory is in response to recent posts created and shared through social and other media, of the inside of an ice cave taken at Mount Rainier National Park. This information has been aired on a few networks along with a video by the photographer sharing information that now is a good time to “check out Mount Rainier’s ice caves.".


Tribal fishery disasters declared in the West; $17.4 million allocated

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced today her determination and the allocation of $17.4 million to address fishery disasters that occurred in multiple tribal salmon fisheries on the West Coast from 2014 to 2019.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Dawniel Santangelo, 44, of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 17 years and seven months in prison for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a child, three counts of sex trafficking a child, and transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.