News published on Federal Newswire in February 2018

News from February 2018


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JAMES ALTON OLINDE, JR., age 47, of New Orleans, was sentenced yesterday after previously pleading guilty to a bank robbery.


APHIS Accepts Comments on Updated Import Requirements for Fresh Citrus Fruit from Colombia

Release: Additional measures taken by growers, packers, and shippers will, in combination, minimize pest risks. These measures include limiting imports to commercial consignments only, requiring production sites to be registered and approved by Colombia’s national plant protection organization, fruit fly trapping ...


Williamson County Man Sentenced on Methamphetamine Offenses

News Release: On February 5, 2018, Shaundale J. Johnson, a/k/a "Shug," 36, of Marion, was sentenced for methamphetamine violations, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $35 million for 24 projects to support early-stage, innovative technologies and solutions in advanced manufacturing. These projects were selected under an Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Manufacturing Office funding opportunity, focused on advanced materials, advanced processes, and modeling and analysis tools for materials and manufacturing.


Honduran Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Use of a Social Security Number

News Release: NAHUM VERDE-ORTIZ, age 39, a citizen of Honduras pleaded guilty on Feb. 1, 2018 to a one-count indictment for illegal use of a Social Security number, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).


S&T Smart City Thoughts: Gearing Up for the Global City Teams Challenge Kickoff Event

News Release: From February 6-7, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will cohost the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart and Secure Cities and Communities Challenge (SC3) kickoff event to discuss solutions in smart cities and potential internet of things (IoT) impacts...



Former Silicon Valley CEO Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Employees Of Tech Company Start-Up

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The founder and chief executive officer of a now-defunct Silicon Valley technology company start-up pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Alex G. Tse, Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, and Federal...