📜Notice of Intent for Repatriation of Cultural Items at Sonoma State
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Sonoma State University intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, and/or objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🌬️EPA's Air Quality Regulations Update for California 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the format for materials submitted by the State of California that are incorporated by reference into the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations and other materials affected by this format change have all been previously submitted by the State of California and approved by the EPA. This format revision will primarily affect the "Identification of plan--in part" sections, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the EPA Regional Office and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). This action, which only relates to source- specific requirements and certain local and regional California air district rules, is the fourth of a series of actions intended to change the format for the entire California SIP.
Learn More🌍EPA Determines Attainment for Sacramento Metro Area Ozone Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing our determination that the Sacramento Metro, California area attained the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by its December 31, 2024 attainment date. This determination is based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality monitoring data from 2022 through 2024. We are also finalizing a determination that the requirement for the State to have contingency measures for reasonable further progress (RFP) and attainment for the 2008 ozone NAAQS no longer applies for this area.
Learn More📜NAGPRA Notice of Inventory Completion by Caltrans
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has completed an inventory of associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More⚡HGE Energy Storage Project Permit Application Notice
HGE Energy Storage 6, LLC submitted a preliminary permit application for the Lake Oroville Pumped Storage Project in California. This filing seeks to assess the project's feasibility and if granted, it will enable priority to apply for a license, cultivating significant energy storage capabilities in the region.
Learn More🧺Notice of Repatriation by California Academy of Sciences
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🌰Amended Export Trade Certificate for California Almond Export Association
The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA), issued an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review (Certificate) to California Almond Export Association, LLC on July 22, 2025.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on Environmental Assessment for Burbank Airport Procedures
The FAA announces its decision to finalize its EA pertaining to the proposed settlement agreement departure procedure amendments at BUR.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment of PG&E Helms Project
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding PG&E's application for re-licensing the Helms Pumped Storage Project. The project, located in California, involves an environmental assessment to evaluate potential impacts. The Commission encourages public engagement and will accept comments during a designated review period.
Learn More🌊Water Quality Certification Notice for Pacific Gas and Electric Company
The document notifies stakeholders regarding the California State Water Resources Control Board's request for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. It outlines the procedural details and deadlines involved in the certification process, indicating potential implications for project compliance and regulation.
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