News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


EPA Fines Turbocharged Performance LLC in Sibley, Iowa, for Alleged Automobile ‘Defeat Device’ Violations

EPA Fines Turbocharged Performance LLC in Sibley, Iowa, for Alleged Automobile ‘Defeat Device’ Violations


EPA determines Next Steps at Environmental Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala.

EPA determines Next Steps at Environmental Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala.


EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies, Including Limits for PFAS, New Study for Nutrients

EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies, Including Limits for PFAS, New Study for Nutrients


EPA takes Action at Environmental Landfill Inc in Moody, Ala.

EPA takes Action at Environmental Landfill Inc in Moody, Ala.


EPA Fines Newton, Kansas, Landowner for Illegal Dumping in Streams

EPA Fines Newton, Kansas, Landowner for Illegal Dumping in Streams


EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Construction Materials and Products

EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Construction Materials and Products


EPA Announces Availability of $50 Million to Support States and Tribes Developing Programs for Carbon Sequestration and Groundwater Protection

EPA Announces Availability of $50 Million to Support States and Tribes Developing Programs for Carbon Sequestration and Groundwater Protection


EPA Proposes to Add Environmental Justice, Climate Change, and PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for FY 2024-2027

EPA Proposes to Add Environmental Justice, Climate Change, and PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for FY 2024-2027



Man Sentenced for Integral Role in Sophisticated International Fraud Scheme

Defendant Laundered Over $3.5 Million in Fraudulent Online Auction Proceeds as Part of a Scheme that Defrauded Over 900 American Victims


Laboratory Owners and Executives Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

A superseding indictment was unsealed today charging two Texas men and a Louisiana man for conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive health care kickbacks, resulting the submission of over $107 million in false and fraudulent genetic testing claims to Medicare.


Former Judge Arrested for Bribery and Obstruction of Justice

A former local district court judge in Arkansas was arrested today in Little Rock on criminal charges related to his alleged solicitation of sex in exchange for agreeing to take action on a criminal case pending before his court


Former Bolivian Minister of Government Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy

The former Bolivian Minister of Government was sentenced today to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to launder bribes he received in exchange for corruptly helping a U.S. company win a lucrative contract from the Bolivian government.


Man Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Visa Fraud Conspiracies

A Georgia man pleaded guilty today for his roles in two bribery conspiracies — one related to U.S. government reconstruction contracts in Afghanistan and one related to a U.S. Department of State visa fraud scheme.


Ship Owner and Operator Sentenced for Environmental Crimes

Greek-Based Corporations Ordered to Pay $2 Million Criminal Fine for Tampering with Pollution Prevention Equipment and Failing to Immediately Report Hazardous Conditions on the Mississippi River


Ship Owner and Operator Sentenced for Environmental Crimes

Greek-Based Corporations Ordered to Pay $2 Million Criminal Fine For Tampering with Pollution Prevention Equipment and Failing to Immediately Report Hazardous Conditions on the Mississippi River


Alabama Company Pleads Guilty in Worker Death Case

ABC Polymer Industries LLC pleaded guilty yesterday to a willful violation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard that caused a worker’s death.


Texas Biologist Sentenced for Wildlife Trafficking

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.


Multinational Corporation and Several Individuals Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Organic Grain Fraud Scheme

Two Dubai entities and several individuals were charged in an indictment unsealed in the District of Maryland recently for their roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme to export non-organic grain into the United States to be sold as certified organic.


Arkansas Owner of Garage Door Business Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

An Arkansas man pleaded guilty today to attempting to evade the assessment of federal income taxes.