News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Non-Commercial Backyard Flock (Non-Poultry) in Michigan

Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Samples from the flock were tested ...


Authorities seek victims in child exploitation investigation

A 37-year-old resident of Cypress remains in custody pending trial on charges of sexual exploitation of children, possession of child pornography and coercion and enticement, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery and acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard A. Collodi.


FERC Staff Issues the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Delta Lateral Project (CP21-197)

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Delta Lateral Project proposed by Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Kern River).


News Release: FARGO - Interim United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase announced that U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter D. Welte sentenced CJ Jesse James Carruthers, age 20, Fargo, ND, to 10 years in federal prison for Interfere with Commerce by Threats and Violence - Hobbs Act Robbery, 18 USC § 01951 and Conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act Robbery. Chief Judge Welte also sentenced Carruthers to 3 years’ supervised release and a $62,575.36 in restitution.


Man Who Trafficked Deadly Fentanyl Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL NIEVES, 30, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 168 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl.


Lander Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Traveling with the Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct and Production of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that GARRETT THOMAS FINDLAY, 24, of Lander, Wyoming, was sentenced on one count of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and four counts of production of child pornography on February 17, 2022, before Federal District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Doniphan man sentenced to 10 Years in federal prison for possessing child pornography

The United States Attorney's Office announced that JAMES TAYLOR, age 45, of Doniphan, Missouri, was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in federal prison for the offense of Possession of Child Pornography.


Senate Energy and Natural Resources Full Committee Hearing To Review FERC’s Recent Guidance On Natural Gas Pipelines

The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.


Kivalina Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation

A former substitute teacher from Kivalina, Alaska, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline for soliciting nude photos and sex from multiple girls ages 11 to 16 years old.


DOT Lays Out Actions to Strengthen Supply Chains and Revitalize the Economy

News Release: Today, on the one-year anniversary of President’s Executive Order on Supply Chains, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is publishing a report that lays out vulnerabilities in our freight and logistics supply chain and clear-cut actions needed to speed up the movement of goods from ships to shelves. .


News Release: Club to pay $1.4 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations.


Release: OMAHA, NE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a joint recruiting event on Sunday, February 27rd and Monday, February 28th from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, NE.


Former Brooksville Mayor And Retired Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced To 15 Years For Using A Hidden Camera To Produce Child Sexual Abuse Videos And Images

U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Kevin Hohn (66, Brooksville) to 15 years in federal prison for production of child pornography.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Halal Packing Inc. (Halal Packing), Newton, N.J., on Dec. 15, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


Energy Department discusses CNG Holding 1 LLC; Notice of Petition for Declaratory Order on Feb. 24

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM). U.S. Attorney Dena J. King was joined yesterday by representatives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mecklenburg County’s Community Support Services to host a discussion on the topic of youth violence, with a focus on teenage unhealthy and abusive relationships.


Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Several Counts of Immigration Document Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for committing immigration documents fraud and aggravated identity theft in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.


Office of Electricity Releases Deep-Dive Supply Chain Assessment of Grid Energy Storage and Electric Grid Components

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy has released America’s Strategy to Secure the Supply Chain for a Robust Clean Energy Transition, supported by 13 deep-dive supply chain assessments across the energy sector, ranging from solar energy to semiconductors to cybersecurity. DOE’s Office of Electricity contributed two reports focused on grid storage and electric grid supply chains to this effort.