Notice 11 Jun 2025 repatriation, cultural heritage, nagrpa, museum compliance, connecticut

🏺Inventory Completion Notice for Bruce Museum Under NAGPRA

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.

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Rule 22 Apr 2025 air pollution control, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, connecticut, volatile organic compounds, compliance, environmental regulation, clean air act, incorporation by reference, air quality, environmental protection

🌬️EPA Approves Connecticut's SIP Revisions for Ozone Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). These revisions certify the adequacy of the SIP to satisfy the nonattainment new source review permitting requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the reclassification of the Greater Connecticut area to moderate nonattainment for the 2015 ozone NAAQS, and certify the emission statement program satisfies CAA requirements for the initial nonattainment designations and the reclassification to moderate nonattainment for the 2015 ozone NAAQS. This action is being taken in accordance with the CAA.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 connecticut, radioactive materials, compliance, nrc, nuclear regulation, business operations

⚛️NRC and Connecticut Agreement on Radioactive Material Regulations

As required by section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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Proposed Rule 7 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, environmental protection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, incorporation by reference, ozone, air pollution control, volatile organic compounds, air quality, nitrogen dioxide, ozone standards, connecticut

🌍EPA Proposes Approval for Connecticut's Air Quality Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut that relate to the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The SIP revisions are for the Greater Connecticut and the Connecticut portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT ozone nonattainment areas. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of submittals which include a 2017 base year emissions inventory for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.

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Notice 2 Apr 2025 compliance, nuclear, regulatory, radioactive materials, connecticut

⚛️NRC Proposes Agreement for Connecticut's Regulatory Authority Transfer

As required by section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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Rule 1 Apr 2025 environmental regulation, environmental protection, incorporation by reference, ozone, air pollution control, volatile organic compounds, air quality, nitrogen dioxide, emissions, clean air act, connecticut, transportation compliance

🌍Connecticut EPA Approval of Ozone State Implementation Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut. The SIP revisions are for the Connecticut portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT Serious ozone nonattainment area for the 2008 ozone standard. The revisions pertain to requirements relating to reasonable further progress (RFP) plans, an enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program, transportation conformity, and a clean fuels for motor vehicles program. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.

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Notice 26 Mar 2025 nrc, nuclear regulation, radioactive materials, connecticut, state agreement

⚛️NRC Proposed Agreement for Connecticut's Regulatory Authority Transition

As required by section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 licensing, hydroelectric, energy regulation, environmental compliance, connecticut

⚡Quinebaug Associates LLC Hydro Project Relicensing Notice

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a notice regarding the relicensing application for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project by Quinebaug Associates, LLC. The document details the application process, project specifics, and deadlines for study requests, highlighting the importance of environmental considerations and compliance in the hydroelectric sector.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 radioactive materials, business compliance, state agreement, nuclear regulatory commission, connecticut

⚛️NRC-Connecticut Agreement on Radioactive Material Regulation Proposed

As required by Section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 23 Jan 2025 compliance, regulatory requirements, clean water act, connecticut, wastewater treatment