News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


APHIS Streamlines the Process for Updating Pest Regulation Lists

APHIS Streamlines the Process for Updating Pest Regulation Lists


APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in La Paz, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties in Arizona

APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in La Paz, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties in Arizona


Gulf Islands National Seashore Prescribed Burn Virtual Public Meeting January 5 at 5pm

Gulf Islands National Seashore will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, January 5 at 5 p.m. to discuss prescribed burning plans for the year 2023.


North Lake Powell Boat Ramp at Bullfrog Remains Operable to Small Motorized Vessels

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce that the launching of small vessels on boilerplate material will continue to be supported at North Lake Powell.


BLM to host public meeting in Sacramento for input on potential updates to solar energy program

As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Sacramento to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the BLM’s utility-scale solar energy planning.


The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment that proposes a restoration project to improve forest health and reduce the threat of large, severe wildfire across the planning area.


BLM Holds Wild Horse and Burro Event in Mercedes, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas, Jan. 27-28, at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds.


Stinking Springs and Egin areas temporarily closed to protect wildlife

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office, in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, has temporarily closed the Stinking Springs area near the South Fork of the Snake River to all motorized vehicles and human entry in order to support wildlife survival rates.


Ohio woman caught with loaded gun by TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport detected a loaded handgun inside an Ohio woman’s make-up bag, which was tucked inside a backpack that she carried to the security checkpoint on Monday, Jan. 2.


Local man cited by police after TSA stops him from carrying his rifle onto a flight at Reagan Airport

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented an Alexandria, Va., man from bringing his semi-automatic folding rifle onto his flight on Sunday, Jan. 1.


Dulles Airport makes TSA’s 2022 Top 10 List of most unusual finds at airport security checkpoints

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) made it into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) annual Top 10 List of most unusual items found at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.


Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport makes TSA’s 2022 Top 10 List of most unusual finds at airport security checkpoints

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) made it into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) annual Top 10 List of most unusual items found at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.


John F. Kennedy International Airport makes TSA’s 2022 Top 10 List of most unusual finds at airport security checkpoints

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) made it into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) annual Top 10 List of most unusual items found at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.


Richmond International Airport makes TSA’s 2022 Top 10 List of most unusual finds at airport security checkpoints

Richmond International Airport (RIC) made it into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) annual Top 10 List of most unusual items found at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.


TSA officers at Boston Logan International detect firearm, man eventually arrested

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Massachusetts resident from carrying loaded firearm onto an airplane last night at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


TSA prevents Hampton, Va., man from carrying loaded handgun onto Richmond flight

A Hampton, Va., man was cited by the police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport caught him with a handgun in his carry-on bag this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 28.


No matter your role—now is your chance to investigate mishaps at your unit and beyond

You can put your natural investigative abilities to good use by attending the Advanced Mishap Analysis Reporting Course (AMARC) now open for enrollment and beginning in February.


The Long Blue Line: Capt. von Paulsen’s New Year’s Day aviation rescue near Miami

Ninety years ago, on Sunday, New Year’s Day 1933, Lt. Cmdr. Carl Christian von Paulsen started out on what would become one of early Coast Guard aviation’s best-known search and rescue cases.


Bonus recipe for the MyCG holiday menu

MyCG wishes the Coast Guard workforce and community a happy and safe new year and all the best for 2023.


CBP Arrests Fugitive from Justice Wanted for Armed Robbery at Rainbow Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rainbow Bridge Port of Entry arrested a 35-year-old male Citizen of Canada who had an outstanding warrant out of Massachusetts.