News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Safety Zones; Technical and Conforming Amendments discussed on Jan. 11 by Homeland Security Department

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


Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Jan. 11 by Energy Department

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


EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest action to identify and address cumulative impacts from pollution and non-pollution sources. EPA’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) released the Cumulative Impacts Addendum to EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice ...


News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will join Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, along with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other U.S. and Japanese leaders at 4:30 p.m. EST Friday, Jan. 13, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.


News Release: SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - EM has partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to preserve Braunton’s milk-vetch, an endangered short-lived perennial plant in the pea family, at the Energy Technology Engineering Center (ETEC) site.



News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL-FBI Jacksonville is now accepting nominations for the 2023 FBI Citizens Academy. Over the course of seven sessions this spring, select business, religious, civic, and community leaders will be given an opportunity to go behind the scenes of local FBI operations and experience case-studies...


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


Filing a late application for federal assistance

News Release: ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - For homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the July 25-28 floods in St. Clair County, the deadline to apply for federal assistance has passed. In rare cases, though, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.


Bonack: 'Briess Industries again put workers who convert barley into malt at risk'

Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors discovered a Manitowoc, Wis., malthouse exposed its employees to machine risk, respiratory protection, restricted spaces and other dangers.


Markenzy Lapointe Prete Sèman Kòm Pwokirè Jeneral Sid Laflorid Lèzetazini

News Release: MIYAMI - Markenzy Lapointe te prete sèman jodiya kòm Pwokirè Jeneral Lèzetazini pou Distri Sid Laflorid devan Chèf Jij Distri Lèzetazini a Cecilia M. Altonaga.


Launch of #WithoutJustCause Political Prisoners Initiative

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.


U.S. Marshals Task Force Apprehends Fugitive Suspected in 14 Armed Robberies

News Release: The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls their Local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, which has the ability to detect patterns of fraud from the information collected and share that data with law enforcement.


DOS-GEO offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12

U.S. Embassy Tbilisi PDS Cultural Small Grants Program grant opened on Jan. 12.


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


Commerce Department discusses South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings on Jan. 11

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


News 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 ...


DOI-USGS1 grant application closes on Feb. 13

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on Jan. 12.


Texas Biologist Sentenced for Wildlife Trafficking

News Release: A federal judge in Amarillo yesterday sentenced Dr. Richard Kazmaier, 55, to six months in prison, three years of post-release supervision, and a $5,000 fine. Kazmaier pleaded guilty on Aug. 19, 2022, to a Lacey Act felony for importing protected wildlife into the United States without declaring it or obtaining the required permits.


Energy Department discusses Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge on Jan. 11

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