DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - September 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.37 per hour in the South to $53.75 in the Northeast in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2562) on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - October 2024": * * * Job openings rates increased in 12 states and decreased in 4 states on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states and decr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of availability in the Federal Register on Dec. 3, 2024, entitled "Asbestos Part 2 Supplemental Evaluation Including Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals; Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the final supplemental risk evaluation under the under the Toxic Substances Control more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs (EPA ICR Number 2802.01, OMB Control Number 2090-NEW) to the Office of Ma more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Associated With the SmartWay Transport Partnership". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Information Collection Activities Associated with the SmartWay Transport Partnership" (EPA ICR No. 2265.04, OMB Control N more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "General Hazardous Waste Facility Standards (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), General Facility Standards (EPA ICR Number 1571.14, OMB Control Number 2050-0120) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for rev more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Nov. 14, 2024, entitled "2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), 2022 National more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EPA ICR Number 1053.14, OMB Control Number 2060-0023) to the Office of Managem more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "NSPS for Petroleum Refineries (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Petroleum Refineries (EPA ICR Number 1054.15, OMB Control Number 2060-0022) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "NSPS for Sulfuric Acid Plants (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NSPS for Sulfuric Acid Plants (EPA ICR Number 1057.16, OMB Control Number 2060-0041) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection (Renewal)". AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Worker Protection, (EPA ICR Number 1246.15, OMB Control Numbe more ST

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Maximiliano Ferrari, a researcher in the Grid Systems Architecture group at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elevated to prestigious senior membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE. Senior status is awarded to only 10% of institute members. This highest level of membership is reserved for those wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Brendan Boyle (PA-2) celebrated the passage of their bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to address the unique impact of lung cancer on women through enhanced research, preventive services, and public awareness. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration, w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Dec. 7, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 224,000 to 225,000. The 4-week moving average was 224 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Decision would require some Mainers to travel 550 miles for in-person tax help from the IRSSenators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Jared Golden today urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reverse its closure of the Bangor Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). In a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, the Delegation shared the reality that the misguided decision which went into effe more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Earlier today, a two-count indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Jason Soto, also known as "Twin," a member of the Cypress Gangsta Crips (CGC), a subgroup of the Eight Trey Crips based in the Cypress Hills Houses of East New York, Brooklyn, with the February 2015 murder of Shakim Rivera, the leader of the CGC. The defendant was arrested t more PR

PASADENA, California, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: Data from the U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission gives researchers a detailed look at lakes and reservoirs in a U.S. watershed. The Ohio River Basin stretches from Pennsylvania to Illinois and contains a system of reservoirs, lakes, and rivers that drains an area almost as large as France. Researchers with the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) mission, a collaborati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America's diverse history. The new NHLs are nationally significant properties for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, African Americans, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and wom more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing an order prohibiting a former manager for a Pennsylvania radiography firm from involvement in NRC-licensed activities for three years due to deliberate misconduct. The order stems from a failure to adhere to safety requirements during radiography work conducted at a temporary job site in West Virginia. Titan Inspection LLC, based in Montoursville, Pennsylvani more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 37 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lawrence, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Tioga, Washington and Westmoreland counties. "Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Eligible educational institutions, community-based nonprofits, and economic development organizations can apply for funding through January 22, 2025, to develop Business Assistance Service Centers that will provide technical assistance and support services to help businesses grow and thrive. Governor Josh Shapiro's bipartisan 2024-25 budget i more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Coudersport, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited Truck-Lite, a world leading producer of LED lighting systems for commercial trucks, buses and trailers, as a part of her #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign. The campaign highlights the great work of manufacturers and makers all across Pennsylvania. A tour of the facility was led by Truck-Lite Vice President of Operations more PR

STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Popular guide for Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties * * * The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the return of its popular, free travel guide for the upcoming year. For the better part of a decade, the Pocono Mountains Travel Guide has been a major source of information for many of the region's 30 million annual visitors. The PMVB has partnered  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: HARMAR TWP, PA -- SKA Robotics and Hellbender Robotics hosted United States Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) at their Harmar facility last week, where discussions focused on advancing the region's flourishing robotics and technology sector. The visit highlighted Deluzio's interest in the Pittsburgh region's growing robotics cluster and emphasized the importance of innovative, high-tech companies like  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) sent a letter to Interim President J. Larry Jameson of the University of Pennsylvania, raising serious concerns about the recent actions of Assistant Professor Julia Alekseyeva, a faculty member in UPenn's English Department. Professor Alekseyeva's social media posts, which appear to celebrate the alleged actions of a murder suspect, have sparked outrage among students more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced the introduction of their bill, the All Aboard Act. This bill does not include any mandates, it simply dedicates $200 billion over five years to build high-speed rail, ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and leaders of the labor and women's rights communities. The new national monument reflects  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Jacob Blair, 26, of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today for his role in drug conspiracy that sold a wide variety of counterfeit narcotics, including large amounts of fentanyl, on the online site Tor2Door, a Darknet marketplace. The plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves of the District of Columbia; U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan of the Western District  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a notice and comment request involving a new information collection on Nov. 29, 2024, entitled "Study of Human Behavior and Attitudes Linked to Human-Deer Transmission of SARS-CoV-2". AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: New information collection; comment request. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces t more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The White House issued the following news release Dec. 17, 2024: On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 50, the "Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024," which amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance. Thank you to Senators Rubio and Rick Scott for their leadership. * * * S. 310, the "Disaster Co more PR