News from January 2023
By EPA Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have extended the public comment period on a proposed consent decree to March 22, 2023. The agreement involves 85 potentially responsible parties who will be required to pay a total of $150 million to support ...
By Tamara Browning | Jan 26, 2023
A nonpartisan association that seeks to safeguard national parks in the U.S. is criticizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal of new soot pollution standards, saying they don’t address ecosystems and overall welfare.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will deliver opening remarks at the first-ever U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment Shatter Summit, co-hosted by the U.S. Department of State and the Shatter Foundation on January 26 at the U.S. Department of State. Assistant to the President...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Oswego, NY. Significance: historic fort and site of only US shelter for Jewish refugees during WWII. Designation: National Register of Historic Places. MANAGED BY: New York State; Safe Haven Museum and Education Center. Fort Ontario is a historic military installation located in Oswego...
By DOL Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: WATERFORD, OH - With proper training, people working in metal casting facilities know that mixing water and molten material can be a serious, if not deadly mistake, as tragic incidents at two Ohio companies in 2022 showed.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: Steps to a Healthier You. The start of a new year is a great time to set intentions to get healthier- both mentally and physically - for a longer, happier life. Here are some steps you can take to assist you with building and maintaining healthy habits throughout the year: * Move your body Adults need...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: This is Part 2 of "What Daddy and Mother Did in the War," by their daughter, Stephanie Johnson Dixon. Read Part 1 first.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) Alaska fire management program hosted a seven-person all-woman wildland fire crew through the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in 2022 - the first of its kind for NPS in Alaska.
By EPA Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to protect communities and hold facilities accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by coal ash disposal. The Agency issued six proposed determinations to deny facilities’ requests to continue disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash) into unlined surface impoundments.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
By EPA Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
A consent decree announced this week with a U.S.-based international freight transportation company over alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) violations could potentially reduce greenhouse emissions worldwide.
By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman will deliver opening remarks at the first-ever U.S.-India Alliance for Women’s Economic Empowerment Shatter Summit, co-hosted by the U.S. Department of State and the Shatter Foundation on January 26 at the U.S. Department of State. Assistant to the President ...
By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: This month, the United States assumed the Chairship of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) for 2023. The FOC is a coalition of governments working together to support internet freedom and promote respect for human rights, including the freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly, as well as privacy rights, both online and offline.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: USDA takes next step in forest stewardship agenda to protect the “lungs" of North America
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
News Release: A dual citizen of Canada and France pleaded guilty today to sending a threatening letter containing homemade ricin to then-President Donald J. Trump at the White House in September 2020, and eight similar letters, each containing ricin, to Texas State law enforcement officials.
By State Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
Release: We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process in a recent Nigerian election.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 26, 2023
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
