News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
BOSTON, MASS (July 3, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site and will hold a public meeting and hearing to update the community on the proposed remediation plan and to accept comments.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The owner of a Benton tavern and restaurant has agreed to comply with a preliminary injunction obtained by the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the employer from violating federal regulations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Two Missouri men pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring with bankers to willfully fail to implement appropriate anti-money laundering (AML) controls at a Missouri bank, as required by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the third round of the Department’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. The FY24 NOFO includes funding from FY24-26, totaling over $600 million for capital construction and community planning grants. This initiative is part of the ongoing investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at enhancing infrastructure across the nation.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has notified U.S. financial institutions about the recent statement issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body setting international standards for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and countering the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/CPF). The FATF highlighted increasing financial connectivity between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the international financial system, reiterating concerns over DPRK's failure to...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced settlements in two cases involving agricultural worker protection with Olomana Orchids Inc., in Kaneohe, and Mari’s Gardens LLC, in Mililani. Both nurseries are located on the island of Oʻahu.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the impact of flooding beginning June 16, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD), in close coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
LIVERPOOL, PA – The owner of a Liverpool roofing company risked the lives of two of his children by exposing them to falls from heights while they worked on roofs atop a Mechanicsburg apartment complex in June 2024, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu virtually met with their Quad counterparts on July 2. The senior officials reaffirmed the Quad’s commitment to the people and communities of the Indo-Pacific region, including most recently through coordinated humanitarian and disaster relief assistance to Papua New Guinea in the wake of the tragic landslide in May. They also discussed the Quad’s support for regional institutions, including ASEAN, the Pacific...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income New Mexico residents recovering from the impact of wildfires and flooding beginning June 17, 2024, could be eligible for assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has published the National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) Interim Implementation Report, detailing the progress made toward implementing actions outlined in the NDIS. Released in January by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (OASD(IBP)), the NDIS provides a strategic vision and identifies four priorities for modernizing the defense industrial ecosystem.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Federal Trade Commission staff sent warning letters to eight companies regarding their warranty practices, which may impede consumers' right to repair products they have purchased. The warnings highlight concerns that these practices violate the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), a law governing consumer product warranties and enforced by the FTC.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. The discussion centered on the battlefield situation and efforts to bolster Ukraine’s integrated air defense. Both officials condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure and explored solutions to enhance resilience and energy security ahead of winter.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced a series of resources and tips to help the public address extreme heat conditions currently affecting the nation. The agencies are emphasizing the importance of planning and taking action to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
TechNet, the national bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, has submitted comments to the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). The following statement was attributed to TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 3, 2024
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor Roy Cooper in North Carolina to visit active construction sites and groundbreakings for critical infrastructure projects enabled by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The tour included meetings with local leaders, union representatives, workers, and small business owners.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced legislation to require the U.S. Treasury to accept bitcoin as payment for federal income taxes. The legislation was announced in a June 25 news release.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that it is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 22, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by July 17, 2024.
