✈️F-15 Beddown Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen AFB Decision
On July 16, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam Environmental Impact Statement.
Learn More🐬Proposed Regulations on Marine Mammal Take for Duckabush Estuary
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for incidental take regulations (ITR) and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of small numbers of marine mammals over 5 years (2026-2031) incidental to the Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project (DERP) in Hood Canal, Washington. NMFS requests public comments and will consider them prior to making any final decision on the requested ITR and issuance of the LOA; agency responses to comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued.
Learn More⚓Final Environmental Impact Statement at Military Ocean Terminal
The Department of the Army (Army) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for implementing proposed real property actions at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina. This FEIS evaluates the potential effects of the implementation of various projects needed for the safety and mission of the facility and provides an analysis of the effects of implementing real property maintenance, repair, upgrade, and development actions. The proposed action is needed to address improvements to real property related to explosive safety, waterfront maintenance, security, and linear infrastructure. The projects and programs address compliance with federal, state, DoD, and Army standards vital to safety, security, and other mission needs. The document includes a final Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) prepared because portions of the proposed action occur in floodplains or involve construction in wetlands, or both.
Learn More🔧Notice of Intent for Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project EIS
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, which involves new construction and operation of natural gas facilities. The notice invites public comments and outlines potential environmental impacts, land use, and required permits.
Learn More🐋Business Implications of Marine Mammal Incidental Take Authorization
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Phillips 66 to incidentally harass marine mammals incidental to Ferndale Refinery Dock Maintenance and Pile Replacement Project Activities in Ferndale, Washington.
Learn More⛽National Fuel Gas Supply's Extension Request for Zoar Project
The Department of Energy published a notice regarding National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation's request for an extension to finalize the Zoar Storage Field Project in New York. The notice includes a 15-day comment period for public engagement, discussing abandonment operations and remediation efforts for several wells encountered during construction.
Learn More🏗️Nominate Experts for VA Advisory Committee on Structural Safety
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Construction and Facilities Management, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department Facilities ("the Committee").
Learn More🔧FERC Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released an environmental assessment for the WT-0 Compressor Station Project proposed by Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC. This Project includes the construction of a new gas compressor station in Chaves County, New Mexico, and addresses environmental impacts as part of compliance with federal regulations.
Learn More🌊IHA Issued for Sand Island Pile Dike Repairs Impacting Marine Mammals
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Sand Island Pile Dike Repairs Project in the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR).
Learn More🐬Incidental Take Authorization for Kingston Ferry Terminal Project
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with a Kingston Ferry Terminal project in Kingston, WA.
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