🏛️Upcoming Public Meetings by Colorado Civil Rights 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 Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene the following two business meetings: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. Mountain Time and Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of the meeting on April 2nd is to narrow down and vote on a study topic. The purpose of the meeting on April 16th is to vote on a project proposal and begin planning hearings related to the study of the selected topic.
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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 Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene a monthly virtual business meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review the final version of its report on public school attendance zones in Colorado. The committee will vote on the report and discuss next steps.
Learn More⚡️Transfer of Exemption for Hydroelectric Project Ownership
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of exemption from licensing for the Zilm Hydroelectric Project No. 7313, originally issued in 1984. Owners Kurt and Velma Zilm have informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of their new ownership status. The transfer does not necessitate Commission approval.
Learn More🏗️Petition for Modification of MSHA Respirator Safety Standards
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC.
Learn More⛏️Petition for Modification of Mining Safety Standards by Peabody
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice of Intent for Craig-Hayden PS, LLC, to file a license application for the Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project in Colorado. The notice includes information on project location, consultations with federal agencies, and the approval process for traditional licensing.
Learn More⚖️DEA Revokes Yogesh Patel, M.D.'s Registration Due to Non-Compliance
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued an Order to Show Cause for the revocation of Yogesh Patel, M.D.'s DEA registration, citing that he lacks authority to handle controlled substances in Colorado. The decision results from his default to request a hearing following a prior suspension of his state medical license, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper licensure for medical practitioners.
Learn More🦷DEA Revokes Registration of Dentist in Colorado
The Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked the DEA registration of James T. Craig, D.D.S. due to his lack of authority to practice dentistry in Colorado. This decision emphasizes the importance of maintaining valid state licenses for practitioners handling controlled substances, detailing the implications of default in regulatory actions.
Learn More🌿New Bureau of Land Management Decisions on Resource Management Plans
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Records of Decision (RODs) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning in Colorado and Oregon. The BLM's Principal Deputy Director signed the RODs, which constitute the decisions of the BLM to approve the RMP Amendments.
Learn More🌍EPA's Clean Air Act Permit Decision and Business Implications
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated December 30, 2024, granting in part and denying in part a petition dated September 6, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club. The petition requested that the EPA object to the renewal of a Clean Air Act (CAA) operating permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A.), Inc. for its Commerce City Refinery, Plant 1 (West) & Plant 3 (Asphalt Unit) located in Adams County, Colorado.
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