News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Last week, DARVIS DEAN ARNETT, JR., 25, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 216 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.


Air Plan Approval; NC; Transportation Conformity discussed on Feb. 7 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 1) Saddlehorn Visitor Center, 2) CCC Trail, 3) Upper Liberty Cap TH. Amenities. 1 listed. Trailhead. * Location: Three access points: ** (1) across from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center in the north. ** (2) accessed by the CCC Trail 3.8 miles (6.1 km) east from the visitor center - trailhead...


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA grant application closes on March 27

FISCAL YEAR 2023 NATIONAL WETLAND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS grant opened on Feb. 8.


DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 8

IIJA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Threatened and Endangered Species Program grant opened on Feb. 8.


BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

News Release: Prineville, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council February 22 to 23, 2023. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. each day. The meeting will conclude at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22, and at 12:00 p.m. February 23.


Thrift: Fee increase at Cove Recreation Site ‘will help the site become self-sustaining’

Fees for day-use and overnight camping at Cove Recreation Site have increased to cover increased operational, maintenance and upgrade costs.


News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding Israel’s Visitor Refusal Rate


Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans discussed on Feb. 7 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting Feb. 8

DRL Strengthening Independent Media in Sri Lanka grant opened on Feb. 8.


News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Just inside the East (Grand Junction) Entrance. Amenities. 2 listed. Parking - Auto, Trailhead. * Location: From the east entrance, travel 0.2 miles (0.3 km). Limited parking is on the left. For additional parking, turn right into the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. The upper trailhead...


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 7

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Columbus man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today in a case involving the murder of a husband and wife in a local Internet café.



Notice published on Feb. 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Everyday Danger: Dollar Tree again found blocking emergency exits as federal inspection in Alabama as history of unsafe operations continues

News Release: FLORENCE, AL - In a disturbing trend seen by federal workplace safety inspectors, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has again found one of the nation's largest retail discount chains allowing blocked exit routes and boxes to be stacked unsafely.


News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ROGER RALSTON, the CEO of DirectView Holdings, Inc. (“DirectView"), a Florida-based video surveillance and security company, was sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding elderly victims in connection...


Union County Investment Advisor Admits Stealing Client Money

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former investment advisor who stole over $600,000 from his clients to fund his gambling and personal expenses has pleaded guilty, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.