🌿Regulatory Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Projects in Southeast US
The Department of Energy published a notice regarding applications from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company and Southern Natural Gas Company for substantial pipeline projects in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. The projects aim to enhance natural gas transportation capacity, with significant costs and environmental review processes involved, inviting public comments and interventions.
Learn More⚡Notice of Preliminary Permit for Claiborne Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the acceptance of Claiborne Hydroelectric, LLC's preliminary permit application to explore a hydropower project at the Claiborne Lock and Dam on the Alabama River. The notice encourages public comments and competing applications, while outlining key project details and application requirements.
Learn More🚧Final Nonavailability Waiver
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) for two rubber-tired gantry cranes for use in the Rail Expansion, Rehabilitation, and Modernization Project--Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (Project). The Project received funds under the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program; therefore, FRA's Buy America requirements apply to the Project. The final waiver will apply to two rubber-tired gantry cranes based on the domestic nonavailability of the cranes. The final waiver will not apply to any construction materials, and therefore, FRA is not waiving any applicable requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). A substantively identical Notice was placed on public inspection on January 21, 2025, but withdrawn before publication.
Learn More⚒️Public Hearing on Warrior Met Coal Mines EIS in Alabama
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Warrior Met Coal Mines. The BLM is also announcing that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Draft EIS, fair market value (FMV), maximum economic recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contain in the proposed lease by application (LBA) lease tracts.
Learn More♻️Alabama's Hazardous Waste Program Authorization and Business Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action on the authorization of changes to Alabama's hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. These changes were outlined in a July 11, 2024, application to the EPA. We have determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed for final authorization.
Learn More♻️EPA Authorizes Alabama's Hazardous Waste Management Revisions
Alabama has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. The EPA has reviewed Alabama's application and has determined, subject to public comment, that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization. Therefore, in the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, we are authorizing Alabama for these changes as a final action without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
Learn More🌬️EPA Approves Alabama Air Quality Regulation Changes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) on December 20, 2023. The revision modifies the State's air quality regulations as incorporated into the SIP by changing the definition of "volatile organic compounds" (VOC) to be consistent with federal regulations. The revision also addresses typographical errors and increases clarity and consistency with EPA's definitions and Alabama's Legislative Services Agency requirements.
Learn More📅Notice of Business Meeting by Alabama Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Alabama Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a business meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Central time. The Committee will discuss panelist for their upcoming briefings.
Learn More⚡Final Environmental Impact Statement for Alabama Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the R.L. Harris Hydroelectric Project in Alabama. The document evaluates the relicense application using public and agency input, focusing on environmental implications and stakeholder engagement in the decision-making process regarding this energy project.
Learn More📜Troy University Cultural Inventory Completion Notice
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Troy University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
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