News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Pile burning planned in Panguitch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kanab Field Office will conduct prescribed-fire pile burn operations within the previously hand-thinned vicinity of South Canyon, south of Panguitch near Highway 143, when favorable weather and personnel conditions exist.


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces More Than $45 Million in Passenger Ferry Grant Awards to 11 States and Territories to Improve Public Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today awarded $45.3 million in fiscal year 2021 grants to projects in 11 states and territories to support passenger ferry service.


Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announces summer hours for visitor centers

The Bureau of Land Management’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will transition to a summer schedule for the monument’s visitor centers beginning as early as Tuesday, Mar. 1.


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


There were 103 press releases published by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in October 2021.


Federal Railroad Administration Publishes Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Rail for Fourth Quarter of FY 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today published a report and supporting data files that measure the performance and service quality of Amtrak intercity passenger train operations during the fourth quarter of FY 2021.


BLM seeks public input on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nev.

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to review and provide input on preliminary issues and planning criteria for a Travel and Transportation Management Plan and environmental assessment analyzing a proposed 2.2-mile, non-motorized trails system on public lands adjacent to Baker, Nev.


FMCSA Declares Texas Motor Carrier An Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared 4 Life Transport Corporation an “imminent hazard” to public safety and ordered the Houston-based motor carrier to immediately cease all interstate and intrastate operations. The motor carrier was served the Federal order on February 11, 2022.


BLM Announces Karen Kelleher to Idaho State Director Position

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today that veteran land manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho State Director, based in Boise, Idaho.


Trails Center celebrates Black History Month with weekend programs

Celebrate Black History Month at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this weekend, Feb. 19-20 at 1 p.m., and learn about the entirely black homesteading community of Empire, Wyoming.


Bureau of Land Management Proposes Online Spring Land Sale in Las Vegas Valley

The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 35 parcels totaling 400.815 acres of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley


Letter from Steve Dickson to the Workforce and the American Public

By now, most of you have heard that I will be stepping down as FAA Administrator as of March 31.


FAA Announces Internship Opportunities for Students

The FAA is offering 50 student internships at numerous air traffic facilities across the country. Interns will be fully immersed in teams working on mission-related projects and engaged in meaningful learning and development activities.


Prescribed burning scheduled in Big Well, Blue Eagle Areas of Railroad Valley

The Battle Mountain District Office is planning to conduct prescribed burning activities 20 miles southwest of Currant, NV February 22-25 in the Big Well and Blue Eagle areas of the Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area.Smoke may be visible in Currant along Highway 6.


BLM invites public to participate in socioeconomic workshops

The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office (SLVFO) welcomes the public’s input on the current social and economic conditions in areas managed by the field office.


September 2021: United States Drug Enforcement Administration publishes 82 press releases

There were 82 press releases published by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in September 2021.


BLM to analyze aerial cheatgrass treatments in Sinks Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office is seeking input as it begins to analyze potential aerial cheatgrass treatments on public land in Sinks Canyon.


The BLM opens public comment for Morongo Highway 62 Communication Site project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a land use plan amendment to the California Desert Conservation Act for the proposed Morongo Hwy Communication Site.


What did Energy Department publish on Feb. 18?

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


Secretary Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS News

Release: QUESTION: We go now to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who’s in Moldova this morning. Mr. Secretary, good morning to you.