News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

Transportation Department discusses Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing on Jan. 5

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Seoul and Tokyo

By State Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK), January 9-11, and to Tokyo, Japan, January 11-12. During his visits, Under Secretary Fernandez will meet with senior government officials and other stakeholders ...

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders discussed on Jan. 5 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DOI-BLM grant application closes on April 14

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

IIJA Bureau of Land Management ORWA Plant Conservation and Restoration Management grant opened on Jan. 6.

DHS Continues to Prepare for End of Title 42; Announces New Border Enforcement Measures and Additional Safe and Orderly Processes

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to prepare for the end of the Title 42 public health order, which is currently the subject of multiple court orders, and a return to processing all noncitizens under the Department’s Title 8 immigration authorities. To that end, DHS today...

One Week Left for Hurricane Ian Survivors to Apply for FEMA

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, or Volusia counties who have loss and damage caused by Hurricane Ian have only one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Tactile Map ASL and Audio Description

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.

Reclamation announces increased flows from Friant Dam into the San Joaquin River

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that releases from Friant Dam into the San Joaquin River are increasing to control the fill rate of Millerton Lake and make room for forecasted inflow.

State Department discusses Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Death is Not the End” Exhibition on Jan. 5

By State Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Former GE Power Engineer Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Economic Espionage

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: A New York man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for conspiring to steal General Electric (GE) trade secrets, knowing or intending to benefit the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

FEMA Awards Over $68.5 Million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority

By Homeland Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded over $68.5 million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA, by its Spanish Acronym) for emergency protective measures taken after Hurricane Fiona.

BLM waives day use fees in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and to increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity and day-use fees for visitors on Jan. 16, 2023. The BLM invites the public to visit the unique and diverse natural landscapes and visitor facilities on BLM-managed lands to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2022 Fort Dupont Summer Event Series

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: * Return to The Civil War.

BLM to hold public scoping meetings for the proposed Jove Solar Project

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management announces two public meetings to solicit public comments and identify issues for the Jove Solar Project on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Tonopah Valley High School and on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. online. The same material will be presented at both meetings. A link to register for the online meeting will be provided on the project ePlanning website soon.

Former Portsmouth, New Hampshire Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug Trafficking

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Robert Corson, 34, formerly of Portsmouth, New Hampshire was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for drug trafficking, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

On the Appointment of Sonexay Siphandone as Prime Minister of Laos

By State Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

Release: The United States congratulates Sonexay Siphandone on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. We are committed to our Comprehensive Partnership with Laos, and we look forward to working with the Prime Minister to continue to deepen our bilateral relationship.

Interior Department Welcomes Significant Progress for Indian Water Rights Settlements

By Interior Newswire | Jan 6, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today celebrated significant progress by the 117th Congress to advance settlements of Indian water rights claims and to protect Tribal sovereignty, key priorities for the federal government’s efforts to uphold its trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal communities.