News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Homeland Security Department discusses Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card on Feb. 23

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


Transportation Department discusses Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities, Gas and Liquid Pipeline Safety Program Performance Progress Report on Feb. 23

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


Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred (CBP Form 4609) discussed on Feb. 23 by Homeland Security Department

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


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Information Collection discussed on Feb. 23 by Agriculture Department

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


Truro Man Arrested on Firearms Offense

News Release: Defendant allegedly sold at least 55 firearms on Cape Cod.


Former State Attorney Pleads Guilty To Bribery And Extortion As Part Of Conspiracy With Defense Attorney, As Well As Wire Fraud And Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jeffrey Siegmeister (53, Live Oak) has pleaded guilty to four felonies pursuant to a plea agreement. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to use a facility of commerce for unlawful activity-specifically, bribery...


Randolph County man admits to meth charge

News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Dustin Allen Summerfield, of Beverly, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


ICE HSI participates in multi-agency human trafficking operation

Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) joined a multi-agency collaborative effort aimed at confronting and reducing human trafficking-related crimes in the valley.


San Diego ICE HSI, HIDTA task force investigation leads to historic sentence for convicted drug dealer

 A San Diego and Imperial County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task force investigation resulted in a local man’s 25-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a death.The task force, which includes U.S.


ICE launches digital romance scams awareness campaign

As part of its role in combatting online financial fraud, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) today launches a five-day digital awareness campaign to remind the public about the dangers of online romance scams.


Consensus Standards, Light-Sport Aircraft, Notice No. NOA-21-01 discussed on Feb. 23 by Transportation Department

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


Mexican man charged with assaulting federal officer

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 44-year-old non-U.S. citizen illegally residing in Laredo has been charged with assaulting a Border Patrol (BP) agent and unlawfully transporting illegal citizens within the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


FAA, Industry Chart Path to Eliminate Lead Emissions from General Aviation by the end of 2030

News Release: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new initiative that outlines how our country can safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the existing piston-engine fleet.


ICE removes Polish foreign fugitive wanted for money laundering

Aligned with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) civil immigration enforcement priorities, officers with ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Miami Field Office escorted and removed an unlawfully present foreign fugitive and public safety threat from the United States.


ICE HSI investigation leads to 35-year sentence for Republic man convicted of sexual exploitation of a child

A Republic man was sentenced in federal court today for using a 3-year-old child to produce child pornography and for possessing additional child pornography following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force.


Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry “Implementation Plus: Global Climate Action in 2022”

News Release: Good afternoon and thank you, Ambassador Cohen, for that generous introduction and for representing our nation and supporting our staff here in Egypt. Thanks also to President Dallal and everyone at AUC.


PAMS-SC grant application closes on April 20

Research Development and Partnership Pilot (RDPP) grant opened on Feb. 23.


Labor Department discusses Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part on Feb. 23

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


Reconciliation of Derogatory Geographic Names discussed on Feb. 23 by Interior Department

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


Marion County man sentenced for firearms charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Jackson Skye Yeager, of Farmington, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 46 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.