News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Over $114 Million in FEMA Funding to Repair Water Treatment Plant for La Plata

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Recently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $114 million to repair the Enrique Ortega Water Treatment Plant, which has the capacity to treat about 85 million gallons of water per day for clients of the La Plata Reservoir. An asset of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), this plant services about 475,000 residents in the Toa Alta region, which comprises six municipalities.

Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to United Arab Emirates and Qatar

Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, January 12-16. The Assistant Secretary will discuss efforts to promote energy security, including efforts to support Ukraine, and further the clean energy transition...

Man Sentenced for Role in International Telemarketing Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: A Florida man was sentenced today to 133 months in prison for his role in an international telemarketing scheme orchestrated from a call center in Costa Rica that defrauded more than 400 victims - many of whom were elderly - in the United States out of millions of dollars.

Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Transportation Sector

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Biden-Harris Administration today released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. Developed by the Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Blueprint is a landmark strategy for cutting...

Peter O’Konski Retires with 35 Years of Exceptional Service

News Release: After 35 years of dedicated federal service, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management (LM) Deputy Director Peter O’Konski has wrapped a diverse federal career.

Former Drug Treatment Clinic Owner Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The former owner of an Olathe, Kansas, clinic that treated opioid addiction has been sentenced in federal court for possessing methamphetamine to distribute.

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Jackson County, Arkansas, Ready for Public View

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport and Tupelo; the towns of Jacksonport and Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, Arkansas.

Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ian Assistance is January 12

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Hurricane Ian survivors have just one day left to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.

US Department of Labor announces mobile timesheet app now available for Spanish-speaking workers, employers to record, track, compute wages

By DOL Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the Spanish-language version of the department’s Timesheet App for iOS or Android devices - that tracks work hours, break time, overtime worked and calculates wages due - is now available for free download.

Commerce Department discusses Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting on Jan. 11

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Department of State 2023 Civil Monetary Penalties Inflationary Adjustment discussed on Jan. 11 by State Department

The US State Department published a three page rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Commercial Diving Operations discussed on Jan. 11 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

BLM announces Blythe Mesa Solar Project is fully operational

By Interior Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that the Blythe Mesa Solar Project, also known as Athos III, is fully operational and anticipated to produce enough electricity to power 94,000 homes. The solar energy project provides 224 megawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity and a 112-megawatt...

FEMA May Provide Residents Continued Temporary Rental Assistance if Needed

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico residents who received temporary rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after Hurricane Fiona may be eligible to continue receiving this benefit, if they can demonstrate an ongoing need for rental assistance and meet program qualifications.

Risch, Durbin, Colleagues Joint Statement on Further Democratic Backsliding in Bolivia

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in the following statement on continued ...

EM Scores Another Successful Year Completing Majority of Cleanup Priorities

News Release: EM achieved the majority of its priorities for calendar year (CY) 2022, completing challenging work that demonstrates visible and effectual progress as the program focuses on some of its most difficult remaining challenges.

Launch of #WithoutJustCause Political Prisoners Initiative

News Release: As political prisoners around the world begin another year behind bars, the United States announces the launch of the Without Just Cause initiative, which seeks to raise international awareness of the plight of political prisoners and their families, and to advocate for the release of all individuals worldwide who are detained unfairly.

Leak in Idaho Site Treatment Facility Cell Results in Startup Delay