News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.


EPA Recognizes South Windsor, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Operator for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Town of South Windsor's wastewater treatment plant operator for his commitment to improving water quality.


EPA will oversee cleanup of LaSalle Park and two residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site in Indiana

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. and the City of South Bend to clean portions of Lasalle Park and two nearby residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site.


USCIS updates policy manual with new guidance for expediting cases

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced last week that it has updated its policy manual due to new guidance on how cases are expedited.


BIA to implement reforms in detention facilities after '16 deaths'

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is striving to protect inmates by devising reforms with the Office of Justice Services (OJS) Correctional Program.


News Release: Memphis, TN - Cecil Short Jr., 36 has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney announced the sentence today.


News Release: PITTSBURGH - Two residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of food stamp fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Oyedele Aro Benjamin, 27, of Chicago was sentenced to two years in federal prison today for his role in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. A BEC is a sophisticated scheme targeting both businesses and individuals performing a transfer of funds. The scam is frequently carried out...


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau will offer an embargo period for subscribers to view the 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates, featuring more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic topics such as homeownership rates and costs, health insurance coverage and educational attainment.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Administration Should Let States Recover Fraudulent Payments

News Release: Washington, D.C.--While the White House estimates an alarming 19 percent of total COVID unemployment insurance payments were improperly paid--over $80 billion in taxpayer funds--new measures by the Biden Administration may worsen the problem.


News Release: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 2021 visitation reaches 1.33 million visitors.


Release: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to California February 23-25, 2022, to participate in outreach to key domestic constituents in the Bay Area. The Assistant Secretary will engage diaspora, venture capital, industry, and tech leaders, as well as stakeholders...


Michigan Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Accused of Stealing Police Baton, Using It to Assault Officers.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Feb. 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Latrobe Man Sentenced for Supplying Meth to Pagans-Affiliated Drug Organization

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on charges of violating federal narcotics trafficking laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Interior Department discusses Reconciliation of Derogatory Geographic Names Tribal Consultation on Feb. 23

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Great Falls woman suspected of traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada, to obtain methamphetamine for distribution admitted to a trafficking charge today, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


News Release: OKLAHOMA - Yesterday, TYLER JAMES ROSS, 39, of Oklahoma City was sentenced to serve 65 months in federal prison for possessing material containing images of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.