News from October 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced new regulations and funding aimed at addressing lead contamination in drinking water. The final rule, part of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), mandates that drinking water systems nationwide identify and replace lead pipes within a decade. It also requires stricter testing and sets a lower threshold for action on lead levels to protect public health. "President Biden is putting an end to this generational public health problem," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of State recently hosted 50 young scholars from Australia, India, Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asia in Washington, D.C. for the second Quad Fellowship Summit on October 7. This event marked the first inclusion of scholars from Southeast Asia since the program's inception in 2021.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, is set to visit Brasilia, Brazil from October 10-11. The purpose of the visit is to lead the U.S. delegation at the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group Ministerial.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The United States has officially welcomed the Dominican Republic as the newest signatory to the Artemis Accords. This move aims to bolster cooperation in space-related activities, including scientific research and education, and promote sustainable space usage.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a United States citizen wanted for alleged sexual assault of a child. The apprehension took place on October 7 at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge during an inspection of a commercial bus arriving from Mexico.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has announced a collaboration with The Power of Preparedness (TPOP), an online training provider focused on workplace violence prevention in the retail sector. This partnership aims to enhance safety and security training for NRF's network of retailers, addressing the complexities of today's retail risk environment.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury organized an event in Washington to explore how the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) can support community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The gathering included state government representatives, nonprofit groups, and other stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule mandating the identification and replacement of lead pipes in drinking water systems across the United States within the next decade. This move is part of a broader initiative to ensure access to clean water for all communities.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced a final rule mandating the identification and replacement of lead pipes in drinking water systems nationwide within a decade. This initiative, known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), includes enhanced testing protocols and stricter action levels for communities to address lead exposure in drinking water. The rule aims to improve communication about lead risks and replacement plans, aligning with President Biden's commitment to eliminate lead pipes across the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is set to visit Rome, Italy, from October 10-11 for the G7 Industry and Technological Innovation Ministerial. The meeting will gather government leaders from Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union to address economic challenges faced by G7 nations.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration is actively working to address the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The U.S. Department of Education has announced a series of resources aimed at assisting students, families, borrowers, and educational institutions affected by these natural disasters.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized an update to the 2008 cleanup plan for the Emmell’s Septic Landfill Superfund Site in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. This revision aims to address soil contamination affecting groundwater quality more effectively.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has announced the designation of two former Ecuadorian officials, Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado and Jorge David Glas Espinel, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States. This decision is due to their involvement in significant corruption during their tenures as public officials.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
A recent investigation by federal workplace safety officials has found that a recycling company in Janesville, Wisconsin, continues to expose its workers to hazardous levels of lead and cadmium. This comes after the company was cited for similar violations in April 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant initiative to address lead contamination in drinking water across the United States. A new rule mandates that drinking water systems identify and replace lead pipes within ten years. This regulation, known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), also requires more stringent testing of drinking water and lowers the threshold for action on lead exposure.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule aimed at eliminating lead pipes across the United States within ten years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) mandate drinking water systems to identify and replace lead pipes, enhance testing protocols, and lower the threshold for community action against lead in drinking water. This initiative is part of President Biden's pledge to ensure all communities have access to clean water.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new regulations and funding aimed at addressing lead contamination in drinking water. A final rule requires U.S. water systems to identify and replace lead pipes within ten years, as part of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The regulation mandates more stringent testing and a lower action threshold for lead in water, aiming to improve community awareness about risks associated with lead pipes.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for allegedly defrauding investors in Minerco Inc., resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The indictment charges Bobby Shumake Japhia, also known as Robert Samuel Shumake Jr., Robert Japhia, and Shaman Bobby Shu, with securities fraud and obstruction.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) intercepted a vessel on Sunday attempting to smuggle 156 pounds of cocaine near the eastern coast of Culebra, Virgin Islands. The seized narcotics have an estimated value of $1.3 million.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new rule requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within ten years. This initiative is part of the administration's goal to eliminate all lead pipes in the United States within a decade, ensuring access to clean drinking water for all communities.
