News from March 2023
Smith's amendment requiring independent investigation into environmental review process passes
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
On March 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment proposed by Rep. Chris Smith requiring an independent investigation into the environmental approval process for 3,400 offshore wind turbines along New Jersey's coastline. The amendment was passed during consideration of the Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) and is a response to concerns about the impact of the wind farms on the environment, marine life, fishing, tourism, navigational safety and other areas.
Federal Reserve System discusses Regulation D: Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions on March 29
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a three page rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Federal Reserve System discusses Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies on March 30
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Wall: 'We'll have a partnership with coffee growing countries around the world'
By Karen Kidd | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is partnering with the Innovea Global Coffee Breeding Network, coordinated by World Coffee Research.
King: 'Increasing the efficiency of catalysts is critical for developing sustainable solution'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 31, 2023
A collaboration between the University of Chicago and the Energy Department's Argonne National Laboratory is working to develop a machine-learning method for metal-organic frameworks that can collect water from air and advance sustainable technology.
Regan: 'EPA is committing to permanently addressing contamination' at Superfund sites
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding one site and proposing to add four additional sites to the Superfund National Priorities List.
Federal Reserve System discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB on March 30
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Haaland: 'Avi Kwa Ame holds deep spiritual, sacred and historic significance'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
U.S.Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is praising President Joe Biden's designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada.
Newly unsealed superseding indictment alleges Bankman-Fried 'directed a bribe of at least $40 million to one or more Chinese government officials'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
A newly unsealed superseding indictment signed by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of the Southern District of New York and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite alleges that Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, bribed at least one Chinese government official with tens of millions of dollars in an attempt to persuade the Chinese government to unfreeze accounts associated with Alameda Research, FTX's hedge fund sister company. This new charge brings the total number of Bankman-Fried's criminal charges up to 13.
Vilsack: 'USDA is ready to provide assistance to those impacted by these storms'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping in to assist farmers, ranchers and communities in Mississippi that were affected by a March 25 tornado.
Burrola: Buying medication from unauthorized sellers 'poses a great danger'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Homeland Security Investigations special agents in El Paso reportedly seized more than 10,000 dosages of fake pharmaceuticals and prescription medications from local businesses March 17.
Regulation A: Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks discussed on March 29 by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
'Tackling the climate crisis demands a sense of urgency': Biden-Harris administration awards $3 million grant to Michigan to reduce pollution, build clean energy economies
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The Biden-Harris administration has granted Michigan a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies aimed at tackling pollution and building clean energy economies across the state.
Bulgarian woman charged for role in 'wide-ranging' multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency pyramid scheme
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
A Bulgarian woman has been charged for her role in a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme and has been extradited to the United States.
Raimondo: 'Biden-Harris administration is committed to closing the digital divide across all Tribal communities'
By Karen Kidd | Mar 31, 2023
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration recently awarded grants to two Tribal nations as part of theTribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request discussed on March 30 by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request discussed on March 30 by Federal Reserve System
By Federal Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FirstNet: 'First responders throughout the country use FirstNet to help them save lives'
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued a Federal Register Notice seeking expressions of interest from those interested in serving on the First Responder Network Authority Board.
Energy Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab researchers 'excited' to make potential biofuel breakthrough with fungi
By Sam Jackson | Mar 31, 2023
A study by the Department of Energy's Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows certain anaerobic fungi called Neocallimastigomycetes could provide a breakthrough in biofuel technology.
Pintar: Simulated AI storms 'can be used to create the data' to update design guidelines
By Federal Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a new method of simulating hurricanes.
