UPTICK IN BIRD FLU CASES LIKELY THIS FALL.

Link Source: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=35821

Officials advise S.A.F.E. action plan to keep birds healthy

OLYMPIA – With the fall migration underway across the nation, Washington state is preparing for an uptick in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases. Veterinarians predict newly infected wild birds will join the already infected, resident wild waterfowl populations: increasing the risk of transmission to backyard flocks. 

With 34 flocks infected this year, state officials at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) urge bird owners to continue their dedication to enhanced biosecurity efforts.

State Veterinarian Dr. Amber Itle says this fall flock owners should focus on keeping wild waterfowl away from domestic birds. The best way to protect flocks is to stay “S.A.F.E.”

Self-report –high numbers of sick or dead birds and report the health of your birds if located nearby an infected flock.

Avoid contact with migratory waterfowl 

Fence birds out of shared water sources/ ponds 

Eliminate outdoor feeders, especially at night 

In addition to the added safety measures, flock owners can use the domestic sick bird online reporting tool to report sick or dead domestic birds online. The online tool complements the existing WSDA sick bird reporting hotline as well as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s online reporting tool for wild birds.

Dr. Itle says bird owners should expect the need to continue taking extra biosecurity measures through the fall.

“There is clear evidence that the virus did not re-assort to a less pathogenic form. That’s what we were hoping for, but it didn’t happen,” Dr. Itle added. “So far this month there have been new detections along the northern border in our country, indicating that migrating waterfowl will continue to spread the virus through the fall.”

Be ready for fall. More birds = more virus.

“Once it starts raining and standing water returns and pond fill back up, the problem will be exasperated when the water attracts wild birds,” Dr. Itle added.  

After a detection, state and federal animal health officials monitor for HPAI symptoms in flocks within a 10 kilometers surveillance zone around the detection site. Flock owners in a surveillance zone are encouraged to self-report the health of their birds using the online surveillance self-reporting tool.  

State veterinarians say the biggest risk factor to date is direct contact with wild waterfowl. Since May 5, when the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced the first Washington case, all 34 infected flocks have had contact with wild waterfowl.

What can I do?

Veterinarians also continue to recommend avoiding bringing birds to fairs, exhibitions, poultry auctions, and on-farm sales.

WSDA resources for flock owners to learn about bird flu and protect their flocks include a bird flu webpage, an interactive map, frequently asked questions, a Facebook group, and biosecurity precautions when resuming exhibitions.

If your flock experiences sudden death or illness of multiple birds, use the new online reporting tool or call WSDA’s Sick Bird Hotline at 1-800-606-3056.

Birds that have already died should be double-bagged and kept in a cooler on ice until WSDA veterinarians can arrange for sampling. Sick or dead wild birds should not be touched or moved and can be reported using the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s online reporting tool.

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IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES

Update from the Nordics: Celebrating collaboration with Finland.

Exploring clean fuels, quantum computing, the future of maritime and celebrating collaboration with Finland

The past couple of days have been extremely exciting and productive, including a visit to Neste World Headquarters in Espoo, Finland. Originally an oil and gas company, Neste is now the leading supplier of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to the U.S. as well as a supplier of renewable diesel and recycled and renewable plastics.

Commerce invests additional $26.6 million to strengthen affordable housing development.

As construction costs rise, Housing Trust Fund investments help keep multifamily projects moving forward

OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced it would supplement 22 multifamily affordable housing projects with an additional $26.6 million from the state Housing Trust fund. This additional funding will bridge the gap created by steep increases in construction costs and help support developers in maintaining a needed pipeline of affordable housing units.

Ecology grant brings big changes to Little Naches River.

Sometimes the best of intentions don’t work out as hoped. More than 40 years ago, land managers built levees on the Little Naches River to protect Forest Service Road 1900 from flooding. 

Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation

Celebrating Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month.

WDFW plans prescribed fires, dependent on conditions, on Eastern Washington wildlife areas.

State disciplines health care providers.

Benton County

In July 2022 the Pharmacy Commission denied the pharmacy technician credential application of Briana Ang Gutierrez (VB61079103). In 2020, Gutierrez was charged with driving under the influence, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest in Yakima County District Court. Gutierrez did not return an agreement requiring conditions on her license.--DOH

Commissioner of Public Lands Expresses Gratitude for Volunteers on National Public Lands Day.

Washington residents can visit state-managed lands for free on Saturday, Sept. 24

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY ON SEPTEMBER 24 ON STATE-MANAGED LANDS

No Discover Pass is required to park on State Parks, WA State Department of Natural Resources or WA Department of Fish and Wildlife managed lands on September 24 

(2) NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

KILMER EARNS NATIONAL AWARD FOR WORK TO PROMOTE CIVILITY

Washington, DC – On September 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) was recognized with an inaugural “2022 Stubblefield Institute Civility Award” by the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications (Stubblefield Institute).

Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development.

Pangborn Airport Receives $10 Million Grant from Cantwell-Championed Federal Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Pangborn Memorial Airport is receiving $10,090,532 to help reconstruct airfield guidance signs, taxiways, and taxiway lighting.

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill To Continue Support for  Northwest Straits Commission to Restore Marine Habitats.

(3) WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

War crimes have been committed in Ukraine conflict, top UN human rights inquiry reveals...

Almost seven months to the day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UN-appointed independent human rights investigators said that war crimes have indeed been committed in the conflict.

Half of Sudan’s most vulnerable children could die without aid...

The situation for Sudan’s most vulnerable children is so desperate that half of the most severely malnourished youngsters are expected to die without urgent humanitarian intervention, UN agencies said on Friday.

Canada braces for Hurricane Fiona after a week of lashing wind and rain in Caribbean...

After lashing parts of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands with 140 kilometres-per-hour winds, Hurricane Fiona is expected to make landfall in Canada late Friday and Saturday, the UN said.

Ukraine refugees: Eager to work but need greater support...

Refugees from Ukraine are eager to work in their host countries but need additional support to do so, and to ensure their inclusion in the communities where they are staying, according to a new survey published on Friday by UN refugee agency, UNHCR. 

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sarah Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro of “The View” --USUN

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers of “CBS Mornings”--USUN

Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa Before Their Meeting---US STATE DEPT.

Russian Mobilization May Be Reinforcing Failure in Ukraine--DOD

(4) NATIONAL & BUSINESS NEWS

Austin Pledges to 'Ease the Load' for Service Members--DOD

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice Delivers Keynote Remarks During the National Association of Public Defense Women’s Conference

Education Department Awards $177 Million in New Grants to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities.--DEPT. OF Education

Many Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Lifesaving Screening and Treatment--CDC

CDC announces $90M funding to support Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence (PGCoE) network

Centers will foster and improve innovation to better prevent, control and respond to microbial threats--CDC

New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Protect Children who Participate in Clinical Trials.

FACT SHEET: HUD AWARDS MORE THAN 19,000 NEW HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS IN MOST EXPANSIVE ALLOCATION OF FLEXIBLE RENTAL ASSISTANCE IN 20 YEARS

“The Biden-Harris Administration is leading a historic expansion of housing vouchers. With the new Housing Choice Vouchers HUD is announcing today, along with steps HUD is taking to make it easier for households to use vouchers, families across the country will have greater access to safe, stable, and affordable housing and the opportunities that come with it.”--HUD

HUD CHARGES MINNESOTA HOUSING PROVIDER WITH DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION

 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged Madison Property, LLC, the owner of an apartment complex in Winona, Minnesota, and landlord Andrew Brenner with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to allow a prospective tenant, a woman with a mental health disability, to live with her assistance animal. Read the Charge.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES.

U.S. Treasury Issues Iran General License D-2 to Increase Support for Internet Freedom--Dept. of Teasury

Federal Reserve Board invites comment on updates to operational risk-management requirements for certain systemically important financial market utilities (FMUs) supervised by the Board.

IRS: Hurricane Fiona victims in Puerto Rico qualify for tax relief; Oct. 17 deadline, other dates extended to Feb. 15.

Historic Investment in Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects | Hear What They’re Saying--USDA

5 Trends for Business: Untangling Global Challenges

As world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, here are the key global trends to watch.---US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Two Men Plead Guilty in $30 Million Foreign Exchange Fraud Scheme

A Massachusetts man and a Florida man pleaded guilty today for their roles in perpetrating a foreign exchange trading scheme to steal $30 million from their investor victims.--DOJ

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $18.2M TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEMS IN KANSAS, ILLINOIS, OHIO

Spot impersonator scams and share what you know--FTC

(5) IN FOCUS!

Senator Murray Introduces New Bill To Help Hanford Workers Access Care for Beryllium Exposure

The Beryllium Testing Fairness Act would amend the law to be in line with the latest science and count three “borderline” results as evidence to receive a diagnosis of beryllium sensitivity and allow more people to access care.

LINK SOURCE: https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-introduces-new-bill-to-help-hanford-workers-access-care-for-beryllium-exposure/

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Beryllium Testing Fairness Act, new legislation that will help more Hanford workers and nuclear weapons complex workers across the country—both past and present—access care for diseases caused by beryllium exposure.

Currently, federal laws place overly burdensome proof of illness requirement on nuclear weapons complex workers, preventing many workers from getting the care they need for diseases caused by beryllium exposure. Senator Murray’s bill would update these testing requirements consistent with the latest science to ensure that more workers dealing with health issues caused by beryllium exposure receive the benefits they need and deserve.

“Hanford workers are doing important work every single day at the Hanford site—and it’s absolutely unacceptable that any of them would be denied the care they need for beryllium exposure just because the current is based on outdated science. But right now, that’s the painful reality for too many workers—and I’m determined to make this right,” said Senator Murray. “The Beryllium Testing Fairness Act will expand access to care for diseases caused by beryllium exposure, ensuring that more workers who are facing health issues can get the benefits they need and deserve. This bill is critically important to the health and well-being of workers at Hanford and across the country, so I’m committed to getting it across the finish line as soon as possible.”

“For nearly thirteen years I’ve worked at Hanford and I’m very proud of the important work we do. One of the hazards workers face at Hanford is exposure to the toxic metal beryllium. Because of this risk my blood was drawn for a test – the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test – and received three borderline results, which medical experts on beryllium consider beryllium sensitization,” said Aaron Burt, Hanford worker.  “Two years later, my doctor found a granuloma in my lungs and diagnosed me with chronic beryllium disease. Despite a diagnosis by my doctors of beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease, I have not received federal benefits for either condition under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). Senator Murray’s legislation would change that and I strongly support the Beryllium Testing Fairness Act. I don’t want any other worker to have to deal with the frustration I have had of dealing not only with a medical disease but also being denied the benefits we deserve.”

“For years now, research studies conducted by National Jewish Health and others have shown that three borderline beryllium lymphocyte proliferation tests (BeLPTs) confirms a diagnosis of beryllium sensitization and indicates a risk for developing chronic beryllium disease,” said Dr. Lisa Maier, Chief of the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at National Jewish Health. “These individuals have been exposed to beryllium as they’ve worked to protect our nation’s security. We are extremely grateful that Senator Murray and others are working to forward this important legislation to help get appropriate care and compensation to those impacted workers.”

“Occupational exposure to beryllium is a serious threat to workers, including those involved in the production and cleanup of our nation’s nuclear weapons. Fortunately, these workers can receive medical care and benefits through the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The BeLPT is a test that detects whether workers have developed beryllium sensitization, which puts them at risk for developing chronic beryllium disease (CBD),” said Dr. Lee Newman, beryllium disease expert and Distinguished Professor, Director of the Center for Health, Work & Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado. “I strongly support Senator Murray’s legislation, which reflects our updated medical and scientific understanding that EEOICPA’s definition of BeLPT should be updated. CBD is a serious disease with no cure, but early detection can help slow its progression. This legislation will help workers receive the timely care they deserve.”

“Workplace exposure to toxic substances for workers is deeply personal to me. My personal experience with beryllium exposure, my background as an advocate and workforce representative, allows me to help minimize exposures for all workers,” said Calin Tebay, worker and health advocate. “This also allows me to help current and former workers, and their families, get access, education, and care they deserve. For nearly 12 years, I have worked with colleagues and medical professionals across the country with a shared goal of creating consistent, accurate, and up to date diagnosis criteria for beryllium-related disease and conditions. Updating the Department of Labor’s diagnosis criteria for beryllium sensitization to ensure workers exposed to this toxic metal and diagnosed with this condition, can and will receive the care they need. I strongly support the Beryllium Testing Fairness Act and appreciate Senator Murray for listening to and working with the Hanford workers, medical experts, and many others and taking on this important issue.” 

“I began working at Hanford in the early ‘70s and spent nearly my entire career at the Hanford site. As a quality control engineer, I worked all over the site, inspecting work to ensure it was done up to standard. What we didn’t know at the time were the risks that workers faced from substances like beryllium,” said Charles Towne, retired Hanford worker.  “I received borderline test results on the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT). Luckily, I continued to receive medical monitoring for progression to chronic beryllium disease, but I know not all workers with borderline test results are as fortunate as I am. My doctors would later diagnose me with chronic beryllium disease. I support Senator Murray’s bill to ensure current and former workers at sites like Hanford and around the country receive the benefits and medical care they deserve and need.”

For decades, beryllium was used to cap nuclear fuel rods, including at the Hanford site. Beryllium is a toxic metal and exposure can cause “beryllium sensitization,” an immune response that puts one at risk of developing the lung disease Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD). In advanced forms, CBD can lead to scarring of the lungs and is incurable. While no cure currently exists for CBD, early treatment can help slow the development of the disease.  Currently, the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA), through which Hanford workers dealing with issues stemming from their exposure to beryllium receive care and benefits.

As the law is currently written, someone must present one abnormal blood beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) as evidence of beryllium sensitization to obtain medical monitoring benefits for progression to chronic beryllium disease. An abnormal BeLPt blood test and evidence of lung disease is needed as evidence of chronic beryllium disease in order to receive benefits and care for this illness through the EEOICPA. Many workers or former workers, however, receive “borderline” test results for years while they begin to develop CBD and may never get the “abnormal” result at all. Despite evolving science on the relationship between borderline test results and beryllium sensitization, the law does not address borderline test results. The Beryllium Testing Fairness Act would amend the EEOICPA to count three “borderline” results as evidence to receive a diagnosis of beryllium sensitivity. This provision would apply to former, current, and future workers so no one would face unfair barriers to care. This expanded definition for beryllium sensitivity is based on updated medical and scientific understanding of BeLPT, beryllium sensitization and CBD. The expanded definition has already been adopted by federal OSHA, Washington state Labor and Industries, and National Jewish Hospital in Denver – the latter considered among the foremost experts in the world in BeLPT and diagnosis and treatment of CBD. DOL’s independent Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health has also called for this change.

The Beryllium Testing Fairness Act would also extend the Department of Labor’s Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health for five more years, through 2029. The Board is charged with advising the Secretary of Labor on matters relating to workplace safety for workers onsite with toxic substances and is instrumental in helping improve the federal compensation process for workers, including those at Hanford, to gain the health care and benefits they deserve. This legislation is supported by the Hanford Worker Engagement Center, American Thoracic Society, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, National Jewish Health, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado, and the Center for Health, Work & Environment, Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado.

Senator Murray has led the fight in Congress to secure funding for the cleanup at the Hanford, protect workers, and support the Tri-Cities communities. Earlier this summer, she secured an unprecedented increase in President Biden’s budget request for Hanford site cleanup, putting that request at $2.613 billion for FY2023. 

In the FY2022 government funding package, Senator Murray secured $2.595 billion for the Hanford site cleanup—notably, this was $128 million above the President’s Budget Request. As she negotiates funding for the fiscal 2023 budget, Senator Murray is fighting to build on the previous budget’s funding and the increased request by the President will be critical as she seeks to secure the strongest possible funding for the Hanford site cleanup. The President’s revised budget request came only after Murray’s strong urging and public exchanges with Secretary Granholm and OMB Budget Director Shalanda Young.

In March 2021, Senator Murray reintroduced and is currently fighting to pass the Toxic Exposure Safety Act which would make it easier for workers at the Hanford site and other nuclear clean-up sites to receive the full benefits they’re entitled to when suffering from illnesses due to toxic exposure on the job.

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LOCAL MEETINGS

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS.

Clallam County work session for 9/26/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1334

Clallam County Board meeting for 9/27/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7336

Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 9/27/22

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09272022-624

City of Sequim Council meeting for 9/26/22

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2690

City of Forks Council meeting for 9/26/22

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Agenda-20220926.pdf

Clallam County PUD for 9/26/22

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-26-22-WEB-Packet.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 9/26/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/46eff28d-5680-487e-a8ee-582d08eece76

EDITORS NOTE: Starting Monday Sept. 26th I'll be staying at the Red Lion Inn for five weeks while my apartment gets renovated. I hope I can still be able to publish this paper while there.--Peter Ripley

 

Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE:  Hebrews 10:35-36 (New King James Version)

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

 

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 This Week's Video:

 

 It SHOULDN'T have taken THIS for Democrats, media to FINALLY care about the border crisis

32,465 views  Sep 23, 2022  Comedian Jamie Kilstein has undergone quite the transformation over the past few years, from being surrounded by liberals who have abandoned him to realizing conservatives are much more "open-minded." So, he wasn't surprised by how quickly the rich leftist residents of Martha's Vineyard shipped out the illegal immigrants Gov. Ron DeSantis sent over. Jamie gives his take on that hypocrisy, as well as the why he believes "nuance shouldn't be edgy"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k_pTORlrGY

HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:

Grocery Shop With Me To Fact-Check Biden’s Inflation Up ‘Hardly At All’ Claim--The Federalist 

Who Gets Hurt From High Gas and Diesel Prices? There’s More Harm Than You Think.--Daily Signal

Biden Whispered to Himself as Handlers Herded Press Out - Now We Know What He Said--WJ

MORE THAN $16 MILLION AWARDED TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE.

 

Link Source: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=35773

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded more than $16 million in grants to help small farms and food businesses recover from ongoing economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislators designed the Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to improve the strength and resiliency Washington’s food systems.

Applicants offered proposals in record-breaking numbers, with requests totaling over $148 million dollars– more than nine times the available funding.  

“The remarkable level of interest in these grants demonstrates the clear need for investment in local food system infrastructure in Washington,” Laura Raymond, manager of the WSDA Regional Markets Program, said. “Each application represented an opportunity to build capacity and resilience into our food system; we really wish we could fund many more of these worthwhile activities.”

Applications were accepted from farmers, ranchers, food processors, food distributors, and other small businesses and organizations that aggregate, process, manufacture, transport, store, or sell foods that have been grown, caught, or raised in Washington state for Washington consumers.

Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $750,000. Award beneficiaries can use grant funds for costs to improve local food system post-harvest infrastructure and market access such as equipment, facility improvements, supply chain and market access coordination, food safety improvements, workforce development, and related operating costs.

The Washington State Legislature provided funds from the federal American Recovery Plan Act to improve local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, and food distributors. The legislature prioritized support for small business, including those owned by women and minorities.

“The COVID-19 pandemic affected small farms and food businesses,” Derek Sandison, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, said. “Recovery and support of small businesses engaged in the local food supply system is essential to enhancing resiliency and assuring that adequate food supplies are available to protect public health.”

For future grant opportunities, visit agr.wa.gov/grants. This grant program is part of WSDA’s Focus on Food Initiative, ensuring safe, nutritious food is effectively produced and distributed throughout Washington.

IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES

RULES FOR E-VEHICLE CHARGING PROPOSED, PUBLIC HEARING OCT. 11

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) last week filed the proposed rule aimed to regulate publicly available charging stations for electric vehicles. This action follows the passage of 2SSB 5192 in the 2021 legislative session. Officials scheduled the public hearing on the rule for Oct. 11, 10 a.m. Stakeholders, including owners and users (EV drivers) of charging stations, are encouraged to comment on the proposed rule.

Editorial note: * The insanity continues!

Ecology to improve hazardous waste planning fee rule.

Public invited to comment on proposed changes beginning in 2023

OLYMPIA – 

Washington state’s Department of Ecology wants to make its hazardous waste planning fee more equitable by clarifying how it will be calculated. The environmental agency is proposing a change to section 220 of Chapter 173-305 WAC that would increase transparency and prevent an inequitable financial impact to businesses that report a waste stream designated as both dangerous waste and extremely hazardous waste.

Sept. 28 webinar focuses on Skookumchuck Dam assessment.

About the webinar

Our Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB) will hold a virtual webinar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, to share information and take questions about the Skookumchuck Dam in Thurston County. The webinar will focus on OCB’s ongoing evaluation of the dam, as well as options to reduce downstream flooding, improve fish passage, or both. This evaluation supports the Chehalis Basin Strategy to reduce damages from major floods, and restore and enhance aquatic habitat in the Chehalis River Basin.

Preventing litter is “Simple As That,” says new campaign in Washington.

Statewide effort encourages people to use a litter bag and talk to their family and friends about littering.

August 2022 Monthly Employment Report.

Payroll employment surges back in August

OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained an estimated 16,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in August. Job growth was highest in the following industries: government, education & health services, professional & business services and retail trade.

The back-to-school season is a critical time for our blood supply

OLYMPIA – As summer ends and the school year begins, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Northwest Blood Coalition urge eligible blood donors to schedule donations.

Researchers use drone to measure habitat variables related to salmon spawning in Upper Wenatchee River watershed.

Portions of lower Columbia River to reopen for salmon fishing.

OLYMPIA – The popular Buoy 10 fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River will reopen for hatchery coho salmon fishing beginning Sept. 15, while another section of the lower river will reopen for Chinook and hatchery coho on the same day, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon announced Tuesday.

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC:

KILMER RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EFFORTS TO PROTECT & STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY

Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) has been recognized with a perfect score on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard – a nonpartisan accounting of actions of all Members of Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation, including campaign finance reform, the protection and expansion of voting rights, and putting an end to partisan gerrymandering.

KILMER PUSHES FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO FIGHT INVASIVE SPECIES

Washington, DC – In August, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to undertake a review of the efforts of the federal government to combat invasive species in the U.S., including the European Green Crab in Washington state. In a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, the lawmakers noted that the exponential growth of invasive pests, plants, animals, and pathogens in recent years poses a massive threat to the environment, infrastructure, outdoor recreation, and agriculture..

Statement From Senator Cantwell on Railroad Labor Agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement regarding the tentative agreement reached early this morning between freight railroads and unions:

“It's critical that we have a working freight system to move 95 million tons of goods in Washington annually, including grain and other products grown and manufactured in the state. I am glad that President Biden helped broker a deal between business and labor that will continue to invest in keeping and skilling a workforce for tomorrow with the right benefits,” said Senator Cantwell.

Cantwell’s Successful Advocacy for West Seattle Bridge Repair Project to Culminate in Grand Reopening Ceremony

SEATTLE, WA – This Sunday, the West Seattle Bridge will reopen after more than two years of closure for repairs. On Friday, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) will join Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), leaders from the Seattle Department of Transportation, the Washington State Department of Transportation and other stakeholders at Terminal 18 at the Port of Seattle to celebrate the bridge’s opening – and the return of a crucial economic driver for the region’s commuters and freight haulers.

Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Announces Extension of Caregivers Program for Legacy Participants.

Senator Murray Applauds USDA’s $535 Million Investment in 15 Projects that will Boost Washington State Agricultural Sector.

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:

Transforming Education Summit: Halt the crisis, or risk failing an entire generation.

Just a few hours before the start of the crucial Transforming Education Summit, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF on Friday, warned that globally, only a third of 10-year-olds are estimated to be able to read and understand a simple written story. This shocking statistic represents a 50 per cent decrease from pre-pandemic estimates.

South Sudan: Extended roadmap for lasting peace deal, a ‘way point, not an end point’ 

Since 2018, the Revitalized Agreement between the key players in South Sudan’s long-running civil war has provided a framework for peace, the Head of the UN mission there, UNMISS, told the Security Council on Friday – “despite continued outbreaks of intercommunal violence”. 

‘Violent civil unrest’ in Haiti hampers aid delivery.

An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across the country, is making it “very challenging for humanitarian partners to provide assistance” according to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric.

INTERVIEW: New General Assembly President will seek every opportunity to build trust.

The incoming President of the UN General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, has said that the world is suffering mightily from a lack of trust, and while planning to do all he can to move the needle forward on a host of global challenges – from the climate crisis to the war in Ukraine and food shortages – he will also use his mandate leading the UN’s most representative body to help restore trust among nations and strengthen confidence in the international system.

‘Tsunami of hunger’ could trigger multiple famines, Security Council warned.

As risks of conflict-induced famine and widespread food insecurity continue to rise, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator urged the Security Council on Thursday to address the interlinked crises, and work towards establishing lasting peace in affected regions.

‘Don’t flood the world today; don’t drown it tomorrow’, UN chief implores leaders.

As hundreds of Heads of State and Government prepare to fly into New York for the General Debate of the new General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on them to bring hope to a fractured world, and increase efforts to fight the climate crisis.

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield during a UN Press Briefing Previewing the United States’ Participation and Priorities for UNGA77--USUN

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Hunger and Conflict--USUN

NATIONAL & BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES:

Remarks by President Biden on the Cancer Moonshot Initiative---WH

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi At a Joint Press Availability--US STATE DEPT.

U.S. Department of Education Announces 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

CDC opening applications for Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program

Program developed to support innovative, non-traditional ways to address disparities in vaccination.

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Delivers Remarks at the University of Texas Law School.

Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Antitrust Division Delivers Keynote at Fordham Competition Law Institute’s 49th Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy--DOJ

FDA and NIH Launch Public-Private Partnership for Rare Neurodegenerative Diseases.

HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $9 MILLION TO PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded 28 Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) renewal awards, totaling more than $9 million, to provide rental assistance and supportive services to Native American Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

BUSINESS HEADLINES

New York Man Enters Guilty Plea to Laundering Monies Connected to Proceeds from Facilitating Fraudulent Robocalls.--DOJ

Treasury International Capital Data for July.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment in Partnerships for 70 Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects

USDA to Triple Commitment with Initial $2.8 Billion Investment Piloting New Revenue Streams for America’s Climate-Smart Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners, with Additional Projects to Come--USDA

IRS: Sept. 15 is the deadline for third quarter estimated tax payments.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who pay estimated taxes that the deadline to submit their third quarter payment is September 15, 2022.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FROM GRADUATING, RECENT LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR FALL 2023 HONORS PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON.

What Should and Should Not Be Included in a National Privacy Bill

The American Data Privacy and Protection Act needs to provide certainty to businesses and consumers, not a confusing new patchwork.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO OSHA’S SEVERE VIOLATOR ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT, IMPROVE COMPLIANCE.

FTC Report Shows Rise in Sophisticated Dark Patterns Designed to Trick and Trap Consumers

Tactics Include Disguised Ads, Difficult-to-Cancel Subscriptions, Buried Terms, and Tricks to Obtain Data.

IN FOCUS!

DOJ: Podiatrist Convicted of $1.8 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/podiatrist-convicted-18-million-healthcare-fraud-scheme

A federal jury convicted a Michigan man today for his role in devising and executing a $1.8 million scheme to defraud Medicare by billing for services under another doctor’s name after Medicare revoked his privileges to participate in the program.

The defendant, Dr. Kenneth Mitchell, 60, of Oakland County, Michigan, was also convicted for falsification of records designed to prevent detection of this fraud and aggravated identity theft for falsely corresponding with Medicare under the name of another physician.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Mitchell was revoked from participating in the Medicare program in January 2015. Shortly thereafter, he convinced his then-partner to enroll in Medicare and assist in opening a new clinic called Urban Health Care Group PLLC. Once the new business was set up, Mitchell continued to bill Medicare for services just as he had prior to his revocation, only now exclusively under the name of his partner. Upon law enforcement’s discovery of this scheme, Medicare suspended payments to Urban Health Care Group PLLC. Mitchell subsequently submitted false statements to Medicare regarding the fraud allegations (again, under his partner’s name) in an effort to undermine the government’s investigation and ensure the release of Medicare funds to the bank account he controlled.

Mitchell was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud; three counts of health care fraud; one count of falsification of records in a federal investigation; and one count of aggravated identity theft. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 26, 2023 and faces a maximum penalty of imprisonment of 20 years for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, 10 years for health care fraud, 20 years for falsification of records, and two years for aggravated identity theft (to be served consecutive to any other sentence). A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; Special Agent in Charge Mario Pinto and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Darren Bartnik of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG); and Special Agent in Charge Angie Salazar of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.

The HHS-OIG and HSI investigated the case.

Trial Attorneys Kathleen Cooperstein and Shankar Ramamurthy of the Justice Department’s Fraud Section are prosecuting the case.

Any patients who believe they may have been treated by a doctor who billed improperly services should report this conduct to HHS-OIG at 1-800-HHS-TIPS.

LOCAL MEETINGS.

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:

Clallam County Commission work session for 9/19/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1333

Clallam County Commission board meeting for 9/20/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7335

Peninsula Housing Authority meeting for 9/19/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_133f1e493184eb0743dc206031cda505.pdf&view=1

Clallam Board of health meeting for 9/20/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_1683204d636680126854ce8b2cdbed59.pdf&view=1

City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 9/20/22

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/12037/CC-Agenda-Packet-09202022

OMC SPECIAL MEETING FOR 9/22/22

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AGENDA-September-22-2022-Special-Meeting.pdf

 

 

PASD Board Meeting

When: Thu, September 22, 6pm – 8pm

Where: 905 W 9th St, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA 

Description

Regular meetings are usually scheduled on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Call 360.565.3702 for information.

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 9/19/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/0591124e-f99c-478b-aaf1-5cba18234591

City of Port Townsend meeting for 9/19/22

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1709

Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 5:1 (New King James Version)

 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.

 

Weekly Bible Study 

On Stoning Adulterers and Not Eating Shellfish.

Periodically — at least three or four times a year — someone feels compelled to demonstrate his or her lack of knowledge of the Bible by writing a letter to the editor of the local newspaper railing against Bible-believers who oppose homosexuality. --by Hugh Fulford

http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVarticles/OnStoningAdulterersAndNotEatingShellfish.html

  

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Learn English using the bible as text (WEI)

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 The Chosen: About the life of Christ

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 This Week's Video:

 

 🔴 PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP RALLY LIVE IN YOUNGSTOWN, OH - 9/17/22

9,765 watching now  Started streaming 115 minutes ago  Watch full coverage on Rumble, this stream will end at 6:30 PM and the remainder of the broadcast, including President Trump, will be exclusively on Rumble, our App, or Website. https://rumble.com/v1iy869--president...

Saturday, September 17, 2022: Join the RSBN broadcast team LIVE from Youngstown, OH for all day coverage of President Donald J. Trump's Save America rally.

President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold a rally in Youngstown, Ohio on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 7:00PM EDT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kL9xe12cNg

HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:

Time to hold Biden and Democrats accountable for defunding police

It's crime, stupid!--WT

Release Biden’s secret voter plan--WE

Another Polling Firm Moves Oregon Governor’s Race to ‘Toss-Up’--NR

Energy and industry lead priorities for upcoming Washington trade delegation to Nordic countries.

  

Source link: https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/energy-and-industry-lead-priorities-upcoming-washington-trade-delegation-nordic-countries

Washington state representatives from business, education, and government, including Gov. Jay Inslee, will participate in a trade mission to the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden and Norway from Sept. 13 to Sept. 23. 

Washington state has deep cultural and business ties to Scandinavia going back to the late 19th Century when immigrants from the region came in large numbers to work in the fishing and shipbuilding industries, timber, mining and agriculture. Today, these bonds include economic development partnerships with some of Washington’s largest employers and industries, as well as agreements that promote research and technological innovations here and in Scandinavia.

The governor’s policy agenda for the mission focuses on business partnerships and innovative approaches to energy, technology, sustainability and resilience to climate change in the region. Other policy areas on the governor’s agenda include education, improvements to correctional facilities, immigration and attracting more investment in Washington state.

“Ever since the familiar terrain of the Pacific Northwest drew countless immigrants from the Nordic countries over a century ago, our regions have enjoyed strong economic and cultural ties that persist to this day,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. “We’re innovating together to find the next great advances in technology, science, and fighting climate change. Our delegation is bringing new ideas and new jobs to Washington.”

Representatives of the state Department of Commerce, the Port of Seattle, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, TRIDEC and some of the state’s largest employers – including Microsoft and Alaska Airlines – will also join the trip. Representatives from the University of Washington and Washington State University will also attend. There will be 45 individuals in the delegation total.

“An important focus of the mission is developing mutually beneficial partnerships with leading innovation clusters in Finland and Norway, focusing on maritime, clean technology and 5G,” said Commerce Director Lisa Brown. “This is an opportunity to strengthen the strategic partnerships outlined in memorandums of understanding with our Nordic partners and take collective action together to solve societal challenges like climate change.”

“Over the last five years, Washington Maritime Blue has built and formalized significant relationships with partners across the Nordics to support our mutual global leadership in the Blue Economy. I’m thrilled that our work to build a global growth innovation cluster can be a model for accelerating the clean energy transition through joint innovation and a growing startup ecosystem,” said delegation member Joshua Berger, founder, president and CEO of Washington Maritime Blue, an organization that spun off from a sustainable maritime cluster initiative launched by Inslee in 2019.

Washington state’s economic ties to the region include agreements with Finland and Norway to collaborate on technological innovations for major parts of the economy, such as reducing supply chain bottlenecks. Businesses based in Norway, Sweden and Finland have more than 80 entities operating in Washington employing more than 5,000 people across the state.

TRADE MISSION ITINERARY

The governor will be in Finland from Sept. 13 to 16; Sweden from Sept. 16 to 20; and Norway from Sept. 20 to 23. Other members of the Washington state delegation may have different schedules.

In Finland, the governor’s agenda includes learning about the country’s novel approaches to nuclear waste disposal; the country’s partnership with state innovation clusters on the development of 5G and 6G technologies; and how Microsoft is recycling heat waste from data centers to warm homes, as well as other ways Finland is reducing waste.

In Sweden, the governor will learn from government, university and business leaders about the country’s transition to a green economy across key industries, including how the transition has brought new job opportunities to rural areas. The governor will also learn about how waste reduction technologies are integrated into the country’s affordable housing construction to address housing insecurity and sustainability at the same time.

In Norway, the governor and delegation will meet with major businesses, such as Corvus Energy, to discuss opportunities to expand business partnerships in Washington state. The governor will also meet with Norwegian corrections officials on how they’ve improved practices with incarcerated populations to effectively rehabilitate inmates before they re-enter their communities.

The governor will also learn about electric ferries being deployed in Norway’s transportation system. Joined by representatives from the University of Washington and Washington State University, the governor will tour what will be the world’s largest ocean research vessel, currently under construction, with the goal of strengthening cooperation between Washington-based researchers and international oceanic researchers.

The delegation includes leaders of Washington’s Innovation Cluster Accelerator, launched by the Department of Commerce in 2021 to transform the state’s legacy industries and build new industries for the future.  This industry-led economic development initiative is modeled after similar programs in Norway and Finland. Delegation members will meet and collaborate with Nordic innovation cluster leaders, companies, academic partners, and tech innovation centers.

The mission is financed by a combination of outside sponsorship, funds provided by the Legislature for the purpose of executing the memorandum of understanding with Finland, and delegate fees paid to the state Department of Commerce.

In other State News Headlines.

Inslee announces end to remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by October 31.

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the upcoming rescission of all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency by Oct. 31.

Nearly three-quarters of the governor’s 85 COVID-19 emergency orders have already been lifted, and an additional 13 health care related orders will end Oct. 27. The remaining 10 orders to be lifted on Oct. 31, including the underlying state of emergency.

Commerce awards nearly $21 million to operate and maintain permanent housing with services for vulnerable people statewide.

Washington state receives $1.4 million SBA grant to boost small business exports.

OLYMPIA, WA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Washington State Department of Commerce a tenth year of funding to help state small businesses grow through exporting. The $1.4 million grant to Washington, part of the SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), is one of the two largest awarded from a total $20 million to 52 states and territory international trade agencies – Michigan also received $1.4 million.

Join our Sept. 13 public forum about low-carbon energy siting study.

The departments of Ecology and Commerce are working with industry and community groups, local and Tribal governments, and state agencies to help improve state environmental review and permitting processes for “green” energy projects in Washington. At the direction of the Washington Legislature, the agencies are developing recommendations for these processes.

Ecology invites public comment on changes to some air quality permit fees.

OLYMPIA – 

Today, the Washington Department of Ecology proposed adjustments to some air quality permit fees. Ecology will accept public comments on the proposed changes through Oct. 20.

WDFW seeks input on potentially opening section of Chelan River to fishing.

SPOKANE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering opening a currently closed section of the Chelan River to fishing and is seeking public input on the topic. The Department will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to accept public comment.

Methow Wildlife Area trailhead to temporarily close for improvements.

SPOKANE – The Lewis Butte/Riser Lake trailhead, located on the Rendezvous unit of the Methow Wildlife Area north of Winthrop in Okanogan County, will be closed for renovations from September 12 through Sept. 30.

Snohomish County veterinarian restricted on alleged improper treatment of two canine patients.

OLYMPIA – The Veterinary Board of Governors restricted the license of Snohomish County veterinarian Susan Carroll Connor (VT.00003002) pending further legal action.

NEWS FROM CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.

Cantwell to Amtrak Director Nominees: “We’re Not Messing Around Here When It Comes to the Reestablishing (of) These Services”

In Transportation Committee hearing, Cantwell presses nominees on restoring full passenger rail service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.

Cantwell Takes the Field With U.S. Soccer for Signing of Historic Equal Pay Agreement

Cantwell introduced Equal Pay Act that ensures all Team USA athletes—regardless of gender—receive equal pay and benefits in global competition.

At Senator Murray’s Recommendation, President Biden Nominates Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren to Serve as U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Washington.

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES.

Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Reassuring presence’ throughout decades of ‘sweeping change’.

Secretary-General António Guterres expressed on Thursday, his deep sadness at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 

Classrooms must be places of ‘peace and learning’, UN chief says on education protection day.

Education is a fundamental human right and “an essential driver for achieving peace and sustainable development”, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored on Friday, the International Day to Protect Education from attack.

Volker Türk appointed new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Secretary-General António Guterres appointed on Thursday, Volker Türk of Austria as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, following approval by the General Assembly.

Large scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises ‘many concerns’: UN disarmament chief.

A large-scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises many concerns, including the potential for diversion, the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, warned the Security Council on Thursday.

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Appointment of Volker Turk as High Commissioner for Human Rights.--USUN

Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.--USUN

Sanctioning Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security for Malign Cyber Activities.

The United States is designating Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence, Esmail Khatib, for engaging in cyber-enabled activities against the United States and its Allies.

In July 2022, cyber threat actors assessed to be sponsored by the Government of Iran and its MOIS disrupted Albanian government computer systems, forcing the government to suspend public services for its citizens.  Since at least 2007, the MOIS and its cyber actor proxies have conducted malicious cyber operations targeting a range of government and private-sector organizations across various critical infrastructure sectors.

Iran’s cyberattacks targeting civilian government services and critical infrastructure sectors can cause grave damage to these services and disregard norms of responsible peacetime state behavior in cyberspace.  The United States will continue to use all appropriate tools to counter cyberattacks against the United States and our Allies.

China May Draw Lessons From Russian Failures in Ukraine--DOD

NATIONAL & BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES.

Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at the Women in Blue: Improving Public Safety and Transforming Policing Convening.--DOJ

Colorado Company and Owner Agree to Pay $625,000 for Alleged False Claims Related to Buy American Act Violations--DOJ

Secretary Miguel Cardona Announces the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour

Secretary to be Joined by First Lady Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Under Secretary James Kvaal, and Local Students, Families, and Educators.

FDA Issues Safety Alert for Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Various Lymphomas in Scar Tissue around Breast Implants

The following statement is attributed to Binita Ashar, M.D., director of the Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Monkeypox Update: FDA Takes Significant Action to Help Expand Access to Testing.

HUD ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRING DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PAY $500,000 TO VICTIM OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

"WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement-Conciliation Agreement (VCA-CA) with the Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas (DHA), requiring DHA to pay $500,000 to a former public housing tenant subjected to housing discrimination. Read the VCA-CA here."

HUD ANNOUNCES $12.5 MILLION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP

'WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the availability of $12.5 million through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) for eligible national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia with experience providing or facilitating self-help housing opportunities.'

EPA Selects Recipients of Nearly $12 Million in Pollution Prevention Grants Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

BUSINESS HEADLINES.

EmpiresX Head Trader Pleads Guilty to Global Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme that Amassed Approximately $100 Million from Investors

A Florida man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a global cryptocurrency-based Ponzi scheme that took in approximately $100 million from investors.--DOJ

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Texas Tax Preparer

The United States filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas today to bar a Houston area tax return preparer from preparing federal income tax returns for others.--DOJ

Treasury Sanctions Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Minister for Malign Cyber Activities.--US TREASURY

The Economic Outlook: Time to Let the Data Do the Talking

Governor Christopher J. Waller

At the 17th Annual Vienna Macroeconomics Workshop (2022), Vienna, Austria.--THE FED

How the Space Industry Is Taking Off in 2022

Here’s what businesses need to know about the space industry in advance of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Aerospace Summit in September 2022.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule--USDA

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $1.9M TO 14 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE TO PROVIDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, HEALTH TRAINING; RECOGNIZE INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

FTC to Host Forum on September 8 on Commercial Surveillance and Lax Data Security Practices.

IN FOCUS!

DOE: Washington sets path to phase out gas vehicles by 2035.

Plan would require 100% of new passenger cars and trucks to run on zero-emission technology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Who-we-are/News/2022/Sept-7-Clean-Vehicles-Public-Comment

OLYMPIA – 

The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing rules requiring all new light-duty cars and trucks sold in Washington to meet zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards by 2035. The department is accepting public comments on the proposed regulations through Oct. 19.

Washington will be one of the first states to adopt the ZEV mandate after California’s decision last month to approve its new standards. Under the standards, zero-emission vehicles can include electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid cars and trucks, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

“Switching to zero-emission vehicles is a critical milestone in our climate fight,” said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. “With growing numbers of consumers and manufacturers already making the switch, we’re making sure Washington is ready to seize the benefits of our EV future.”

Transportation emissions are the biggest source of carbon pollution in Washington, accounting for about 45% of total greenhouse gas emissions in our state. Most of that pollution comes from passenger cars and trucks.

A 2020 law passed by the Washington Legislature requires Ecology to amend the ZEV rules in its Clean Vehicles Program to match those in California and other states moving away from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. In total, 16 states, representing more than 35% of all national vehicle sales, are adopting these policies.

The new ZEV standards will require manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of electric and other zero-emission vehicles based on overall sales until reaching 100% by 2035. The standards expand on regulations adopted in 2021, which require about 8% of new vehicles sold to meet zero-emission requirements beginning with model year 2025.

Although the new proposal sets a 2035 deadline for meeting ZEV criteria, Washington is working to make the switch even faster – the state transportation package passed earlier this year sets a 2030 target to move away from fossil fuels, and a group of state agencies is developing plans to reach this goal.

“Washingtonians are embracing the transition from cars powered by fossil fuels – there are already more than 100,000 electric vehicles on our roads,” said Laura Watson, Ecology director. “We’ve seen a significant number of new, zero-emission vehicles come on the market in recent years, and we are confident that the technology, production capacity and charging infrastructure needed to make this shift will be there.”

Overburdened communities, particularly those located along major transportation corridors, are expected to benefit most from the decline in tailpipe emissions and improvements in air quality.

To help accelerate the shift from cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels, Washington and the federal government offer incentives for drivers who make the switch to electric and other zero-emission vehicles. New ZEVs purchased in Washington for up to $45,000 and used ZEVs purchased for up to $30,000 are fully or partially exempt from state sales taxes. Starting in 2023, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (passed in August) will offer consumers a tax credit of up to $4,000 towards the purchase of a used ZEV and up to $7,500 towards the cost of a new ZEV.

Provide input

Ecology is accepting public comments on zero-emission vehicles and the Clean Vehicles Program through Oct. 19, 2022. 

In addition to requiring 100% ZEVs for new car sales by 2035, today’s proposed rules include plans to:

Adopt California’s rules for cleaner heavy-duty engines

Implement early-action credits for ZEV sales in model years 2023 and 2024

Institute a one-time fleet reporting requirement.

Submit comments online, by mail, or at a public hearing:

Comment online.

Mail to: Adam Saul

Department of Ecology

Air Quality Program

P.O. Box 47600

Olympia, WA  98504-7600

Public hearing

Ecology will hold a virtual public hearing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

We will provide an overview of the proposed rule and hold a question-and-answer period, followed by public comment.

Register here. 

https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduCgrzwiEtT05IjMLM1MLUn39OphEVjQ

Zero-Emission Vehicles

2022 ZEV Rulemaking Information

ZEV Sales and Use Tax Exemption

Contact information

Susan Woodward

Communications Manager

susan.woodward@ecy.wa.gov

360-688-8070

Editorial Note: Show of hands, how many drivers in Washington are going to give up their cars, and go electric? Another Inslee, wacky idea!

LOCAL MEETINGS.

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS

Clallam County Work session for 9/12/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1332

Clallam County Board meeting for 9/12/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_a7e52cfbcd2d305510cbe8f0a408c4b9.pdf&view=1

Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 9/13/22

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09132022-622

City of Sequim Council meeting for 9/12/22

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2685

City of Forks Council meeting for 9/12/22

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Agenda-20220912.pdf

Clallam County PUD for 9/12/22

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-12-22-WEB-Packet.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS.

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 9/12/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/48d57ab4-a92f-42c1-ac72-c25f3e3be36f

Port of Port Townsend meeting for 9/14/22

https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/20220914-CommMtg-Agenda.pdf

Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE:  Isaiah 46:4 (New King James Version)

 Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you.

 

Weekly Bible Study 

Myth or History?

The Bible is either the product of God or the product of men. Christians believe that the Bible is from the hand of God and that it is to be believed and obeyed in order to have a good life now and Heaven in eternity. --by Forrest D. Moyer

http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVarticles/MythOrHistory.html

  

Free bible studies (WBS)

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Learn English using the bible as text (WEI)

http://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/

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 This Week's Video:

 

 Glenn: Why you MUST stand now & draw a LINE IN THE SAND

64,070 views  Sep 9, 2022  It’s time we PEACEFULLY draw a line in the sand, Glenn says, and declare to the world we’re only willing to do things the right way. In this clip, Glenn describes how one group of pastors and churches are doing just that. So what will YOU do to stand? Because we were all born for these times, Glenn says, and we’re currently being tested. So, can you be the person you were born to be? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap5Q15hWFvY

HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:

 

How Journalists Hyped Biden’s Angry, Hateful Attack on Fellow Americans--NEWS BUSTERS

King Charles Proclaimed Monarch, Queen's Funeral on Sept. 19 Newsmax.com

The changes King Charles III has in mind for the royal family--NY POST