WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded HPI Federal LLC up to $53 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program's Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. This award will support the expansion and modernization of the existing facility of HP Inc. ("HP") in Corvallis, Oregon, which is part of the company's "lab-to-fab" ecosystem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Jan. 10, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) A total of 35 littoral combat ships (LCSs) were procured through FY2019./63 All 35 have been named. LCSs were at first named for U.S. mid-tier cities, small towns, and other U.S. communities./64 The naming rule was later adjusted to regionally importan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Jan. 10, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Ships Named Several Years Before They Were Procured In recent years, the Navy on a few occasions has announced names for ships years before those ships were procured. Although announcing a name for a ship years before it is procured is not prohibited, doing so could deprive a futu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, Jan. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,400,000 for 24 small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges. These companies are using innovative approaches that include treating PFAS in biosolids, reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from building materials, and developing chemical alternatives that are safer for our en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: SEATTLE (January 10, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced $2,400,000 for 24 small businesses to develop technologies that address public health and environmental challenges. Among the winners are two Pacific Northwest businesses using innovative approaches to tackle environmental challenges. These awards are part of EPA's Small Business Innovation Research program, an annual, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * PAGE Technologies, Inc. to develop sensors for real-time measurement of water quality * * * DENVER - Today, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Boulder, Colo.-based PAGE Technologies, Inc. is among 24 small businesses receiving a total of $2.4 million in EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program funding to develop technologies to address public  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Amendments to cleanup agreements finalized following public input process * * * RICHLAND - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy, Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a landmark agreement that outlines a realistic and achievable course for cleaning up millions of gallons of radioactive and chemical waste from large, underground tan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: 24-hour period apprehended two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses, both in the state of Oregon, in two separate incidents.  "Our frontline CBP officers continue to exercise resolute vigilance in the passenger environment and that attention to detail resulted in the apprehension of two men wanted on outstanding warrants for sex-relat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Company (LBRR) has filed a notice of exemption to abandon a 10.57-mile rail line running from Lowville to Croghan, New York. The line has not seen any local or overhead freight traffic for over 15 years, and there are no pending complaints regarding the cessation of service. LBRR has met all regulatory requirements under 49 CFR, including submission of environmental and historic reports. As part of the exemption process, any e  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: The National Credit Union Administration named Julie Cayse as the new regional director, Western Region, effective January 12. In her new role, Ms. Cayse will oversee the examination and supervision of all federally insured credit unions in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Today, President Biden announced 336 teachers and mentors from around the nation as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These awards honor the vital role that America's teachers and mentors play in sha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle welcomed today's Biden administration announcement of a $53 million award from the federal CHIPS and Science Act to HP for its Corvallis facility. "This is great news for HP and its employees who are an essential brigade in Oregon's battle plan to build an even stronger chip industry that keeps generating jobs in the Willamette Valley, the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA scientists use many technologies to collect and analyze the data needed to manage our ocean resources and habitats. These technologies help us explore remote ocean areas, study endangered species, and ensure we have the information needed to make informed decisions about management and conservation. This allows us to better manage fisheries and support our coastal communities. Join us fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: Sacramento, Calif. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to designate 760,071 acres of critical habitat for the four listed distinct populations segments of foothill yellow-legged frog in California that are essential to conservation of the species. The Service is proposing to designate 192,275 acres of critical habitat for the North Fe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle welcomed today's Biden administration announcement of a $53 million award from the federal CHIPS and Science Act to HP for its Corvallis facility.  "This is great news for HP and its employees who are an essential brigade in Oregon's battle plan to build an even stronger chip industry that keeps generating jobs in the Willamette Valley,  more