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You are subscribed to Newsroom for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. CBP Officers Encounter Firearm at Peace Bridge 11/30/2022 12:33 PM EST BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Entry seized a firearm in a vehicle that was encountered at the Peace Bridge. Yesterday, CBP officers encountered a passenger vehicle driven by a 48-year-old United… CBP Officers Arrest Fugitive Sought for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child 11/30/2022 11:54 AM EST PRESIDIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Port of Presidio, Presidio, Texas apprehended a man with an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault of a child. "The primary mission of CBP is homeland security however… Agentes de AMO incautan 901 kilos de cocaína de embarcación que intentaba llegar a Guayama, Puerto Rico 11/30/2022 10:00 AM EST P...

Reporting forms due July 1, 2024 View as a webpage / Share New Chemicals Added to the TRI Today, EPA finalized a rule that adds 12 chemicals to the list of chemicals subject to TRI reporting requirements. Facilities that meet TRI reporting requirements for these chemicals must now report to EPA on quantities of these chemicals that are released into the environment or otherwise managed as waste. The first reporting forms for these chemicals will be due to EPA July 1, 2024, for calendar year 2023 data. Information collected through the TRI allows communities to learn how facilities in their area are managing chemicals. The data collected also help companies, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others make more informed decisions that impact health and the environment. This information can be especially important to fence-line communities that are near in...

Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance Webinar 2.0 Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program December Webinars - Register Now! (Capacity is Limited) Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0 Parts One and Two Please register for both parts of this course. Part One: December 6 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time -  REGISTER Part Two: December 7 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time -  REGISTER Part One: December 7 - 10:00 a.m. - noon Central Time -  REGISTER Part Two: December 8 - 10:00 a.m. - noon Central Time -  REGISTER Insurance agent continuing education course approval and credits vary by state. CLICK HERE for information about your state. Can't attend these sessions? Watch for more opportunities soon.   TWO-PART KEY FUNDAMENTALS WEBINAR 2.0 Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0 is a two-part course on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. It includes the topics listed in the Federa...

You are subscribed to Newsroom for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. AMO Seizes 1987 Pounds of Cocaine from a Vessel Attempting to Reach Guayama, Puerto Rico 11/30/2022 09:51 AM EST PONCE, Puerto Rico— US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents seized Monday 1,987pounds (901.2 kilos) of cocaine from a vessel attempting to reach the coast of Guayama, Puerto Rico.  The estimated street value of… AMO P-3 & crews & partners seize 11 tons of narcotics 11/30/2022 09:49 AM EST WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) worked with their federal and international partners to seize nearly 21,000 pounds of cocaine and 1,300 pounds of marijuana in international waters between… Collaborative Efforts Yield 52 Individuals at Laredo Sector 11/29/2022 04:44 PM EST LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Bo...

FEMA Advisory 'Buy America' Preferences Go Into Effect Jan. 2, 2023 for FEMA Grant Programs FEMA announced today that beginning Jan. 2, 2023, 23 FEMA grant programs will be subject to the "Buy America" preferences under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABBA). This is part of FEMA's "Buy America Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure. FEMA Interim Policy #207-22-0001." Details This policy document provides guidance on FEMA's implementation of the domestic preference requirements outlined in BABAA, which is part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the  Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act . The Act requires that any infrastructure project receiving federal funding must source its iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials from the United States. The BABAA requirements will go into effect Jan. 2, 2023, following the expiration of FE...

Join FEMA for a Webinar 12/8: Results from the 2022 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness FEMA has released the results from the 2022 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness and will host a webinar to review the results.     2022 National Household Survey Summary – Key Findings and Overview  Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. ET. To sign up for the webinar, click here.   Every year, FEMA surveys the nation's preparedness behaviors, attitudes, and trends. This year, the survey contained some more detailed demographics to better understand the experiences of historically underserved communities.  Read more on our Preparedness Connect news page or download the 2...