State Dept. expects 8,000 parents to seek alerts about their children’s travel plans

Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative The U.S. State Department estimates that approximately 8,000 parents or legal guardians of minor children annually will take advantage of a department program that promises to send an alert if anyone submits an application for a U.S. passport on their child’s behalf. Homepage position: …

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NNSA describes virtual networking plans

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative Image Caption:  NNSA’s Karmel, Howerton Technology officials from the agency charged with protecting nuclear material described how a new virtual networking plan will work to reduce costs and improve performance at the agency. Homepage position:  10 read more View full post on Government Security…

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DOT plans to streamline approval process for transportation of consumer fireworks

Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector:  cbrne_detection Image Caption:  Division 1.4G fireworks In an effort to reduce regulatory red tape, cut costs and speed the approval process, the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to set up an alternative application procedure for manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer-oriented fireworks. Homepage position:  10…

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USCIS plans to roll out a warm welcome

Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), a unit of DHS, has decided to greet thousands of international visitors to more than 200 of its offices and locations across the country by installing 310 vinyl posters that declare “Welcome” in English and hundreds of…

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