News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


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


Fall in Love with New Seafood This Year

Whether you've made, broken, or forgone New Year’s resolutions this year, we have a tasty proposal: resolve to try some new seafood!


Riverways ranger selected as law enforcement instructor of the year

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ranger Chris Figge was recently honored as the 2021 Law Enforcement Instructor of the Year by the National Park Service Law Enforcement Training Center.


K. Lynn Berry selected as superintendent of four Oakland area national parks

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected K. Lynn Berry to serve as the superintendent of Eugene O’Neill and John Muir National Historic Sites, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial and Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park in California.


Hot Springs National Park Breaks Visitation Records in 2021

The National Park Service has just released the official visitation numbers for 2021.


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


2021 Shackleford Banks Horses Annual Findings Report Released

The 2021 annual findings report on the Shackleford Banks horses has been released by Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.


Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Saratoga Battlefield begins $6+ million rehabilitation project

On March 1, Saratoga National Historical Park will begin a $6-plus million, multi-year project to rehabilitate the interpretive battlefield experience.


Winterfest 2022

After a one-year hiatus, Denali National Park and Preserve and the communities of the Denali Borough invite all who love winter to come and celebrate Alaska’s longest season at Winterfest 2022


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


News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Hopkins man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and $336,040.45 in restitution for tax evasion after failing to file income tax returns since 1997. Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson sentenced the defendant.


Grand Canyon National Park Announces Tips for Spring Break Travel and Shuttle Bus Schedule

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park this spring break can expect long lines and full parking lots.


Grand Teton National Park to conduct aerial operations to cull non-native mountain goats

Beginning February 23, the National Park Service will cull non-native mountain goats using aerial methods in Grand Teton National Park in order to conserve a native and vulnerable population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in the Teton Range.


One Year Stronger: Neal on Expanded Access to Affordable Health Coverage

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Ahead of the first anniversary of the House of Representatives’ passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) reflected on how the Committee’s contributions helped millions of Americans secure health care coverage during...


Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park Seeks Volunteers for Weed Wrangle 2022

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, in partnership with Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, are looking for volunteers to help remove exotic invasive plant species along their shared boundary as part of Weed Wrangle 2022.


Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Feb. 23

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


News Release: ST. LOUIS - On Feb. 23, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Terrence Gleason, age 51, for multiple counts of robbery and weapon charges. Gleason is accused of robbing several area QuikTrip stores while armed with a semi-automatic pistol. Gleason is currently being held in the St. Louis County Jail on unrelated charges.


Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Trafficking

News Release: HAMMOND, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson of the Northern District of Indiana announced that Juan O. Barradas-De La Paz, 26, of Lafayette, Indiana, was sentenced by United States...


BLM offering reward for information on Big Bend Boulders suspected vandalism

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those responsible for greasing the handholds at the Big Bend Bouldering Area, managed by the Moab Field Office.