News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Leader Rodgers Statement on FERC’s Natural Gas Infrastructure Decision

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted 3-2 to make it more difficult to build natural gas projects in the United States.


Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Stakeholder Priorities for 2022

The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Dina Titus (D-NV) during today’s hearing titled, “FEMA Priorities for 2022: Stakeholder Perspectives.”


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Cairo, Egypt on February 20-21. On Monday, February 21 at 17:00 (GMT +2), Secretary Kerry will deliver an address at American University in Cairo on the future of international climate action in the leadup to COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh. The remarks will be livestreamed at aucegypt.edu/streaming.


Chair DeFazio Statement at STB Hearing on Restoring Gulf Coast Intercity Passenger Rail Service

The following are remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) at the Surface Transportation Board’s public hearing on Amtrak’s petition to restore Gulf Coast intercity passenger rail service between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama.


T&I Chairs Request DOT OIG Review of FAA’s Oversight of Boeing’s Apparent 737 MAX Misconduct

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) requested the U.S.


Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano Urge Army Corps to Improve Partnership with Tribal Communities to Address Water Resource Challenges

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to strengthen its communication and coordination with partners, especially Tribal communities.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 18

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair DeFazio Statement on Reports of a Gas Tax Holiday Under Consideration in Congress

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement regarding reports that a “gas tax holiday” may be under consideration in Congress.


Chair DeFazio Statement on Resignation of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson announced his resignation effective March 31, 2022.“While Administrator Dickson and I didn’t always see eye to eye, I thank him for his dedicated service to our country during such a challenging time for aviation.


Chairs DeFazio, Titus Statements from Hearing on FEMA Stakeholder Priorities for 2022

As natural disasters become more costly and have greater impact upon communities across the nation, it is critical that FEMA programs are as effective and efficient as possible.


Notice published on Feb. 18 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 37 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending Feb. 19, according to the Federal Register.


Transportation Department publishes notice on Feb. 18

The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 18?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“Crime (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 16

“Crime (Executive Calendar)” was published on pages S748-S749 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 16.


NTSB: Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Help Vulnerable Road Users

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy praised the decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to allow advanced headlight technology in the U.S., saying it would protect the most vulnerable road users.