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Federal Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Saturday May 25, 2024 ( 3 items )  

APHIS Establishes Quarantines for Box Tree Moth in Massachusetts, Ohio, Expands Quarantines in Michigan, New York
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update on May 23, 2024: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in cooperation with State Agricultural Authorities of the impacted States, is updating the box tree moth (BTM; Cydalima perspectalis) quarantined areas and establishing the conditions for the intersta  more

Justice Dept.: U.S. Reaches Over $310 Million Settlement With Norfolk Southern to Address Harms Caused by East Palestine Train Derailment
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: * * * Settlement Requires Norfolk Southern to Pay for Past and Future Cleanup Costs, Enhanced Rail Safety, Civil Penalty and Health Monitoring, Among Other Provisions * * * Today, the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement valued at over $310 million with Norfolk Southern Railway Company holding the company accountable to address and pay for the  more

White House Sends 7 Nominations to Senate on May 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on May 23, 2024, the nominations of seven individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Bethany Pickett Shah, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2025, vice John B. Nalbandian, resigned. * Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, of Ohio, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2024, vice Georgette  more