News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023



Building Stronger is Worth the Effort

News Release: Adjuntas, Puerto Rico - Domingo Reyes Piazza is an example of someone who learned from experience the benefits of building back resilient. After Hurricane Maria damaged his sheet metal rooftop, he decided to make a few improvements. Years later, when Hurricane Fiona battered parts of Puerto Rico’s south and central mountain region, his repairs stood up to the test.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Potable Water Treatment Facility General Permit on Feb. 21

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FBI Cleveland, the Cleveland Division of Police, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Release Age-Progression Image of Missing Person Ashley Summers

News Release: FBI Cleveland, the Cleveland Division of Police, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Release Age-Progression Image of Missing Person Ashley Summers.



Senators Stabenow, Boozman Invite Stakeholder Input Ahead of 2023 Farm Bill Process

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, are again seeking stakeholder feedback on the 2018 Farm Bill, and input for the 2023 Farm Bill, as the Committee continues its work on the critical legislation.


News Release: CHICAGO - There will be a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Clay County, Illinois, on March 8, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).


News Release: On the margins of the I2U2 Business Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez welcomed the Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dammu Ravi signing a letter expressing the Indian Government’s intention to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate ...


Energy Department discusses Black Canyon Bliss, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment on Feb. 21

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Department Regulatory and Deregulatory Agenda; Semiannual Summary discussed on Feb. 22 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List discussed on Feb. 22 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to preparing false tax returns for clients.



Former Kansas City Man Arrested in Mexico for Producing Child Pornography

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A former Kansas City, Mo., man who moved to Mexico and lived under another name, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to producing child pornography.


Bronx Gang Leader Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison For 2020 Murder And Other Crimes

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ANDREW DONE, a/k/a “Caballo," the leader of the “Shooting Boys" gang, was sentenced today to 35 years in prison for the November 5, 2020, murder of Angel Barreiro in the Bronx and other racketeering offenses. DONE previously pled guilty before United States District Judge Jed S. Rakoff, who imposed the sentence.


News Release: BAKER CITY, Ore. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management Baker Field Office opened a 30-day public comment period through March 23, for a proposed placer gold mining operation on about 100 acres of public land in southwestern Baker County.



The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of long-term disability for adults. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, serious health impairments, or even death. While age, race and genetics factor into your risk, you can follow these healthy lifestyle tips to lower your chance of having a stroke.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chairman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) led Subcommittee members in a field hearing in Midland, Texas. Local civil and energy officials celebrated the economic and public benefits of a strong oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin and the country as a whole, and warned of the dangers of President Biden shutting down American energy.