Imperial Valley News
Department of Energy Cites the University of California and Pacific Data Electric, Inc., for Worker Safety and Health Program Violations
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation (PNOV) to the University of California (UC) and Pacific Data Electric, Inc. (PDE) for violations of DOE worker safety and health requirements. Worker safety is a priority for the Department, and DOE’s enforcement program supports this priority by holding contractors accountable for meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Three Military Bases Partner with Energy Department to Train Veterans for Solar Jobs
Washington, DC - Today, the first class of Marine trainees at Camp Pendleton will graduate from the Energy Department’s solar job training pilot program, which is aimed at preparing service members for careers in the solar industry as solar photovoltaic system installers, sales representatives, system inspectors, and other solar-related opportunities.
Summit the Grand Teton Via an eClimb Virtual Experience
Grand Teton, Wyoming - Ever wonder what it might feel like to climb and actually stand atop the Grand Teton? Visitors can now experience the Grand's 13,770-foot summit via a web-based interactive program and make this exhilarating trek without the physical effort, and possible anxieties, associated with such a lofty goal. Come take a virtual climb of Grand Teton National Park's most iconic peak and discover the legacy of mountaineering in the Teton Range of northwestern Wyoming.
Giving Every Child, Everywhere, a Fair Shot
Washington, DC - In this week’s address, the President laid out his plan to ensure more children graduate from school fully prepared for college and a career.
Investing in our Future: Helping Teachers and Schools Prepare Our Children for College and Careers
Washington, DC - On Wednesday, Republicans on the House Education and Workforce Committee approved H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. The legislation would lock-in sequestration funding levels, eliminate accountability for taxpayer dollars, and allow states to shift Title I funds from high-poverty schools to more affluent districts. Friday, the White House released a report that provides a state-by-state impact of locking in ESEA funding levels at sequestration and a list of the school districts most negatively impacted by changes to the Title I allocation formula.
California Firm Recalls Beef Products
Washington, DC - ATM International USA, Inc., a Torrance, California establishment, is recalling approximately 1,999 pounds of boneless beef products that were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.
