News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As part of an ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a Public Scoping Meeting, Jan. 26, 3-7 p.m., in Albuquerque, N.M., to solicit feedback on the recently announced Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Gun Crimes

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Doran King Burroughs Jr., 23, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl and being a felon in possession of firearms.

Raimondo: 'EDA investment will result in greater educational and workforce opportunities for local students'

By Commerce Newswire Report | Jan 12, 2023

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $3 million grant for the Western Wyoming Community College District in Rock Springs, Wyo.

ICYMI: Watch, Read EM's 2022 Year in Review

News Release: Catch up on EM's cleanup accomplishments across the DOE complex from 2022 with our inaugural Year in Review video and annual Year in Review report, available here. This look back at the year past recaps progress addressing our most pressing environmental risks at EM headquarters and field sites. The highlights from 2022 come as the cleanup program turns to tackle some of its toughest, most expensive challenges.

Notice of Meeting: U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

News Release: The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) will hold an in-person public meeting with optional online viewing on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. The meeting will feature a panel of senior State Department public diplomacy leaders who, in addition to previewing ...

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to the UAE and Switzerland

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, on January 12-16 to participate in engagements surrounding Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, including the International Renewable Energy Agency General Assembly, the Global Energy Forum, the World Future Energy Summit, and ...

Interior Department discusses Notice of Cancelation and Rescheduling of Public Meetings of the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council on Jan. 11

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

Request for Nominations for Members To Serve on the National Volcano Early Warning System Advisory Committee discussed on Jan. 11 by Interior Department

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

Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers on Jan. 11

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

Safety Management Systems discussed on Jan. 11 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

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

Former University Official Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Brian Carroll (46, Tennessee) has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

U.S. Welcomes Spain’s Repatriation of Nationals from Northeast Syria

Release: This week, the Government of Spain repatriated two women and thirteen children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria. We are grateful to Spain for working with us to resolve the ongoing humanitarian crisis resulting from the dismantlement of the so-called ISIS “caliphate" by the Global Coalition...

Former Co-Owner and Sales Manager of Defunct Medical Testing Lab Sentenced to Prison

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: Seattle - A resident of Astoria, Oregon was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two years in prison for five federal felonies connected to his scheme to profit from illegal kickbacks in the medical testing industry, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Richard Reid, 53, was convicted...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, And Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu At a Joint Press Availability

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good evening, everyone. Very good to see you all. And let me say first, Secretary Austin and I just concluded a very productive and wide-ranging discussion with our colleagues - Foreign Minister Hayashi, Defense Minister Hamada - and this of course is ahead of President Biden hosting Prime Minister Kishida at the White House on Friday.

BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Lava Ridge Subcommittee to meet

News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council’s Lava Ridge Wind Project Subcommittee will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. on Wednesday Jan. 25, 2023, and again on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) for a facilitated discussion...

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

Award-winning Video Promotes Safe Driving at Hanford

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - EM Richland Operations Office (RL ) contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) recently received a national award for producing a video titled The Lasting Impact of Distracted Driving, which reinforces the importance of traffic safety on the 580-square-mile Hanford Site.

Commerce Department publishes notice on Jan. 11

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

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

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 12, 2023

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The BTOS is the successor to the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), a high-frequency survey that measured the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and other major events like hurricanes on our nation’s small businesses.

Energy Department discusses Joint Federal-State Task Force on Electric Transmission; Notice Announcing Meeting and Inviting Agenda Topics on Jan. 11