News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News Release: BURLEY, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office seeks public feedback on a proposed grant request to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The grant request will seek more than $850,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for improvements at the Lud Drexler Park at Salmon Falls...

FEMA Announces Special Consideration for Temporary Housing Units in Special Flood Hazard Areas

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee and Sarasota counties. FEMA never places manufactured housing units or travel trailers...

Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: Hastings Museum, Hastings, NE discussed on Jan. 12 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Lodging of Proposed Modification to Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act and Other Statutes discussed on Jan. 12 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

2023 Indo-Pacific Business Forum Promotes Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in the Indo-Pacific

By State Newswire | Jan 13, 2023

Release: The Governments of the United States and Japan co-hosted the fifth Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) in a hybrid format on Jan. 12, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan. The IPBF advances the United States’ vision for a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

East Windsor Man Admits Recording His Sexual Abuse of Minor

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARK ROMAN, 54, of East Windsor, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to production and possession of child pornography.

TSA stops third gun in first two weeks of new year at Philadelphia International Airport

Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport have prevented three individuals from bringing handguns onto their flights in the first 12 days of the new year, the third of which was detected yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 12.

New York Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Esteban Latorre-Cacho, age 37, of Lockport, New York, pleaded guilty on Jan. 10, 2023, before U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner, to the charge of possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.

Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Samuel Manriquez, 37, of Cross Lanes, was sentenced today to four years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

APHIS Extends Deadline for Funding Opportunity for Tribes and Tribal Organizations Supporting Farm Bill Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Activities

By USDA Newswire | Jan 13, 2023

Release: Due to technical issues affecting the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) website, APHIS is extending the deadline for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Tribal Nations funding opportunity. Applicants now have until 11:59pm ET on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 to submit applications.

Public Comment on EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for Fiscal Years 2024-2027 discussed on Jan. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | Jan 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

BLM seeks public input regarding grant application to upgrade the potable water system at McFarland Campground

News Release: SALMON, Idaho -The BLM Salmon Field Office is seeking public input on a Recreational Vehicle Fund grant application from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The anticipated funds will be used to upgrade the potable water system at McFarland Campground northwest of Leador, ID on Highway 28. The public's input is essential to determine which upgrades are most urgent and which should be prioritized for grant funding.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Jan. 12 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 13, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Department of Labor obtains judgment ordering auto parts seller, logistics company to pay $5.6M to 1,398 misclassified drivers

By DOL Newswire | Jan 13, 2023

News Release: PHOENIX - A national auto parts distributor and an Arizona logistics firm that misclassified 1,398 drivers as independent contractors will pay them a total of $5.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages after the U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent judgment in federal court.

Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on Jan. 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Bruce Holder, age 57, of Grand Junction, was sentenced to life in federal prison. Holder was convicted of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and counterfeit substances, distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, distribution of fentanyl, and distribution of a counterfeit substance, after an 11 day trial in April 2021.

Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Clean Energy Development

News Release: WASHINGTON-The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will publish a proposed rule to update regulations for clean energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The proposed regulations would modernize regulations, streamline overly ...

Loudoun County, Va., man cited by police after TSA stops him from carrying loaded gun onto a flight at Dulles Airport

Release: DULLES, Va. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Loudoun County, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday, Jan. 12. The 9mm gun was loaded with two bullets.

Safety Zone; Chinese Harbor; Santa Cruz Island, California discussed on Jan. 12 by Homeland Security Department