News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


Whitley County Man Sentenced for Aggravated Methamphetamine Trafficking

News Release: Defendant last of 16 sentenced in Methamphetamine Conspiracy.


Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on Feb. 18, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: For Child Pornography and Attempted Solicitation.


Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


BLM to host public meetings for proposed public land withdrawal  surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park

News Release: FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office is anticipating possible weather-related travel concerns for the Feb. 23 in-person public meetings on the proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park. If inclement weather creates difficult...


Former Lake Oswego Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-After fleeing federal prosecution and being re-arrested, a former Lake Oswego, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing funds intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Regional water improvements get $688 million from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is disbursing $688 million in loans to fund improvements to water infrastructure projects in three locations, the agency announced last month.


News Release: VERNAL, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office (VFO) plans to implement the Pariette Prescribed Fire in Uintah County during the last week of February through March 31, 2022 (weather pending). The project is located in the southern part of Uintah County just North of Ouray and Pelican Lake.


News Release: TEXARKANA, Texas - A Bogata, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


MS-13 Leader Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A member of the violent MS-13 gang and leader of a local MS-13 clique was sentenced on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in federal court in Boston for RICO conspiracy.



Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Crews at the DOE Idaho National Laboratory Site are operating the final test run of the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU), running waste simulant through the facility to ensure the plant’s performance and personnel proficiency for upcoming radiological operations. Processing 100 waste containers through the IWTU is an EM priority for 2022.


Release: As part of its interagency coordination responsibilities for the preservation of cultural heritage, the U.S. Department of State announces the imposition of unilateral restrictions on the importation of certain categories of Afghan archaeological and ethnological material into the United States.


DOS-DRL grant application closes on April 5

DRL Anti-Corruption and Election Integrity Programs in the Balkans grant opened on Feb. 22.


News Release: Defendant created fake images of victim to make it appear as though the victim was involved in pornography.


Interior Department Launches Interagency Working Group on Mining Reform

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that it will launch a new interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations and permitting policies in the United States. The group, which will inform potential rulemaking efforts on mining, will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals.


Springfield Woman Indicted for Reselling Stolen Goods and Money Laundering

News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield woman was indicted today by a federal grand jury in connection with the reselling of stolen goods on eBay and for money laundering.