News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


The Rippling Effects of Climate Change on Elephant Seal Habitat

News Release: Community science is a collaborative movement that makes scientific research more inclusive and democratic. In community science programs, anyone can collect scientific data for ongoing research projects. In this way, community members participate in research and contribute to better understandings of the species, habitats, and ecosystems that surround us.


Commerce Department discusses Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting on Feb. 15

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits on Feb. 15

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing: “President Biden's Border Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis."


DOE Issues Notice of Congressionally Mandated Sale to Purchase Crude Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced a Notice of Sale to meet its obligation to Congress to sell 26 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in Fiscal Year 2023. This sale will fulfill the congressional mandate...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing titled “President Biden's Border Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis."


LM Publishes Newest ASER

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) posted the Summary of Annual Site Environmental Reports (ASER) for calendar year 2021 to the LM website Sept. 29, 2022.


Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Griffith: We Must Pass the HALT Fentanyl Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s joint Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Health Subcommittee field hearing titled “President Biden's Border Crisis Is a Public Health Crisis."



DOE-NETL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 16

DE-FOA-0003004 is a Notice of Intent to Issue DE-FOA-000614, Round 3 titled Carbon Management - Round 3. grant opened on Feb. 16.


IRFBA Statement on the Contribution of the Jewish Faith and Combating Antisemitism

Release: As members, friends, and observers of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, we recognise the contribution of members of the Jewish faith to the culture, values, security, and prosperity of states.


Tulare County Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Over 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Alma Sanchez, 50, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to distributing methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.


Former Office Manager of New Jersey Medical Practice Admits Conspiring with Doctor to Divert Controlled Substances

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Daniel J. Kafafian and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger announced a former office manager of a New Jersey medical practice admitted conspiring with the doctor who owned the practice to distribute prescription amphetamine to patients without a legitimate medical reason, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


News Release: In fall 2022, the Defense-Related Uranium Mines (DRUM) Program and their strategic partners safeguarded 80 abandoned uranium mine features in eastern Utah.


Real average hourly earnings for all employees decrease 0.2% in January

Real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.2 percent from December to January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


December job openings rates up in 10 states, down in 1; layoffs and discharges up in 7

Job openings rates increased in 10 states and the District of Columbia and decreased in 1 state on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


CPI for all items rises 0.5% in January as shelter increases

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


US Department of Labor awards $2.5M grant to promote human, labor rights in the international cut flower supply chains

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of $2.5 million to support an initiative to assess and expand the successful Fair Food Program model with a pilot project to promote human and labor rights focused on cut flower farms in Chile, Mexico and South Africa.


US Department of Labor announces $4.25M award to advance global action against forced labor by supporting International Labor Organization

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of $4.25 million to continue its efforts to end forced labor by supporting a global technical assistance project by the International Labor Organization, a United Nations’ agency seeking to advance social and economic justice by setting international labor standards and promoting rights at work.


US Department of Labor expands OSHA’s ability to protect all workers by certifying special visa applications to ensure effective enforcement

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker today to sign a memorandum that gives the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the authority to issue certifications in support of applications for U Nonimmigrant Status and T Nonimmigrant Status visas.