WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The California Leafy Greens Research Board has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the proposed federal registration of Plinazolin (isocycloseram) (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0641). The CLGRB highlighted the urgent need for new pest management options to combat mounting pest pressure and resistance in leafy greens and brassica crops. Jennifer Clarke, executive director of the CLGRB, emphasized the challenges faced by growers. "Our more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is expressing strong opposition to the inclusion of California's coastline in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. As chair of the California State Lands Commission, Kounalakis urged the Bureau to exclude the Northern, Central, and Southern California planning areas from further consideration. The State Lands Commission manages public tru more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- Ceribell Inc. has engaged with the International Trade Commission by filing a complaint, as indicated in a public notice. This action centers on issues concerning wearable electroencephalogram devices and their components. This interaction underscores the dynamics between private businesses and government oversight regarding the importation and sale of certain products prompting the Commission to seek public comments on the matter. The complaint was filed on July  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Washington Headquarters Services, has unveiled the Cyber Academic Engagement Office Program Support Grants, allocating up to $11 million for specific educational institutions recognized as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. This targeted funding opportunity is designed to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development in the United States, with an anticipated four awards to be made. Eligible ap more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, has announced a federal grant opportunity aimed at enhancing cultural and natural resource management at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California. The award, with a ceiling of $1.3 million, is expected to fund one project that aligns with the installation's Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan and Integrated Natural Resources Manage more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability" in California. EIS No. 20250094, Final, USFWS, CA, General Conservation Plan for the Desert Tortoise in California, Review Period Ends: 08/11/2025, Contact: Peter Sanzenbacher 442-222-0165. The notice clarifies that EPA is mandated by a section of the Clean Air Act to publicly share its comments on Environmental Impact Statements that have been re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- A California environmental group is calling on the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to exclude all offshore oil and gas leasing in federal waters off the California coast from the 2025-2030 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The non-profit organization, Heal the Ocean, sent a letter outlining its opposition to the proposed leasing program, citing environmental and economic concerns. The letter also requested public participation opportuniti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE, CBP Arrest at Least 361 Illegal Aliens During Marijuana Grow Site Operation, Rescue at Least 14 Children * DHS agents dodged bullets while conducting the operation in California WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following update regarding U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operation at two  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, an environmental non-profit organization, is expressing its opposition to the inclusion of offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of California in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization cites significant and unique biodiversity, robust tourism, and thriving fisheries as reasons for its stance. The Santa Barbara Channel is recognized for its vital biological and ecological values, which more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- An investigation by the International Trade Commission into certain cochlear implant systems has concluded with a settlement between Advanced Bionics AG of Stafa, Switzerland, Advanced Bionics LLC of Valencia, California, MED-EL Corporation, USA of Durham, North Carolina, and MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH of Innsbruck, Austria. This action allows these private sector entities to resolve their dispute. The investigation began following a complaint filed by more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The City of Solana Beach is expressing its strong opposition to any proposals to expand offshore oil and gas drilling along California's coast. The city has communicated its concerns to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, citing potential environmental, economic, and public health impacts from such activities. California's coastline is described as "not only a treasured natural resource but also a vital component of our economy." The city states that coastal touri more ST