News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023



Phelps Man Arrested, Charged with Production, Receipt, Distribution, and Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Eric Passalacqua, 36, of Phelps, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.


EPA Announces Financial Capability Guidance to Support Communities and Ensure Clean, Affordable Water

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its updated Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance to help communities ensure public health protections and financial feasibility as they make plans to comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Guidance outlines strategies for communities to follow to support affordable rates while planning investments in water infrastructure essential to protecting our Nation’s waters.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 1?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department discusses Lowline Rapids, LLC, Twin Falls Canal Company; Notice of Transfer of Exemption on Feb. 1

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Danger in stock: Department of Labor finds Columbus, Ohio, Dollar Tree store endangering workers; as company’s history of violations continues

News Release: COLUMBUS, OH - A complaint of unsafe work conditions brought federal safety inspectors to a Columbus, Ohio, Dollar Tree store where their findings - employees exposed fire hazards and in danger of unsafely stored and stacked boxes of merchandise falling on them - mirror those violations identified at many other U.S. locations operated by one of the nation’s largest discount retailers.


The Mosque Bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan

News Release: The United States strongly condemns the January 30 bombing at a mosque in Peshawar’s Police Lines district. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the many who lost their lives as a result of this senseless act of terrorism. It only compounds the tragedy that so many of the victims were security personnel who had dedicated their careers to protecting and serving their fellow citizens.


South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact with Home Confinement Inmate

News Release: MIAMI - Benito Montes de Oca Cruz, 60, of Miami-Dade County, has pled guilty to abusive sexual contact with a woman serving part of her 51-month prison sentence in home confinement under his authority.


Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; 2015 Ozone Standard discussed on Feb. 1 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Counselor Chollet’s Meeting with Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Members Cvijanovic, Komsic, and Becirovic

News Release: Counselor of the State Department Derek Chollet and U.S. Special Representative to the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar met with Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Zeljka Cvijanovic, Zeljko Komsic, and Denis Becirovic today in Washington, D.C. Counselor Chollet welcomed the first joint ...


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on Feb. 1

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Introduction of New Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations

News Release: I am appointing Louis L. Bono, a member of the Senior Foreign Service, as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations. In this capacity, Mr. Bono will work with regional leaders to advance the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to address Russia’s ongoing occupation of sovereign Georgian territory.


McDowell County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime

News Release: BLUEFIELD, W.Va. - Terry Headen, 48, of Welch, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings for October and November 2022 discussed on Feb. 1 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 1?

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The Burma Military Regime’s Extension of State of Emergency

News Release: The United States strongly opposes the Burma military regime’s decision to extend the state of emergency, prolonging the military’s illegitimate rule and the suffering it inflicts upon the country. As we enter the third year since the regime’s unjust and destabilizing coup, we restate our commitment ...


Transportation Department discusses Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International Airport, San Diego County, California on Feb. 1

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Michigan Residents Arrested on Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: One Defendant Swung a Flagpole at Police While the Other Recorded It.


Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands

Release: Today we are opening the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands less than one year after we announced our intent to open it. Doing so symbolizes a renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, the people of Solomon Islands, and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.


Pittsburgh Felon Sentenced to Life in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to life imprisonment plus 20 years of incarceration on his conviction of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.