News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2023 EQIP- High Tunnel Applications through March. 13, 2023

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting 2023 EQIP- High Tunnel Applications through March. 13, 2023


Snowpack Percentages Decrease After One Month of Below Normal Precipitation

Snowpack Percentages Decrease After One Month of Below Normal Precipitation


Clark Conservation District to start accepting RCPP Poop Smart Clark applications

Clark Conservation District to start accepting RCPP Poop Smart Clark applications


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Variances from the Classification of Solid Waste for HVF Precious Metals, LLC (Tucson, AZ) on Feb. 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: PHOENIX With Super Bowl LVII and the 2023 Phoenix Open golf tournament in the books, the attention turned Monday to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) as tens of thousands of travelers were expected at the airport.


US Department of Labor cites Lehigh Valley tree service company, owner  for serious violations after 17-year-old worker suffers fatal injuries

News Release: SCHNECKSVILLE, PA - On a Tuesday afternoon in the summer of August 2022, federal workplace safety inspectors responded to a police report that a 17-year-old worker had suffered fatal injuries after being pulled into a woodchipper at a work site near Allentown.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration announces $18,914,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in drinking water in Montana

News Release: HELENA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Montana.


Independence, Predictability, and Tailoring in Banking Regulation and Supervision

News Release: I would like to thank the American Bankers Association for the invitation to speak to you today. It is a pleasure to be with you and to have the opportunity to share some of my views on banking regulation and supervision. Of course, as you know, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently held its first meeting of the year. So, before getting into the substance of my remarks, I'll provide some brief thoughts on the economic outlook and monetary policy.1


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: BOSTON (Feb. 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Connecticut. This investment, which is allocated ...


Transportation Department discusses Union Pacific Railroad's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System on Feb. 13

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet will lead a U.S. delegation to Bangladesh and Pakistan February 14-18 to meet with senior government officials, civil society members, and business leaders to highlight the importance of our bilateral partnership and reaffirm our countries’ shared ...


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on Feb. 13 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


NEWS: In Remarks to Advocates, Sanders Proposes Major Expansion of Community Health Centers

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the new chairman of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday during remarks to Advocates for Community Health proposed a historic expansion of community health centers.


Marking One Year Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

News Release: Following the release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy in February 2022, the United States, in coordination with allies and partners, has taken historic strides to advance our common vision for an Indo-Pacific region that is free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient. The United States continues ...


Federal investigators determine 27-year-old worker suffered partial leg amputation after entering Illinois grain bin while paddle conveyor ran

News Release: ATLANTA, IL ‒ An Illinois grain cooperatives’ failure to make sure they followed required safety procedures contributed to how a 27-year-old worker suffered a partial amputation of his right leg when a paddle conveyor was left running when he and two other employees entered a soybean bin for cleaning.