🏗️Exemption for US SFR Owner, LLC at Kemmerer Power Station Explained
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has issued an exemption in response to a February 28, 2025 request, as supplemented by letters dated April 7, and April 29, 2025, from TerraPower, LLC (TerraPower), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary US SFR Owner, LLC (USO), for the proposed Kemmerer Power Station, Unit 1 (Kemmerer 1). Specifically, TerraPower, on behalf of USO, requested an exemption that would modify a portion of the definition of construction applicable to the prohibition of construction of production and utilization facilities without an NRC license for the proposed Kemmerer 1. This exemption modifies the definition for the proposed Kemmerer 1 and allows the driving of piles, subsurface preparation, placement of backfill, concrete, or permanent retaining walls within an excavation, installation of foundations, or the in- place assembly, erection, fabrication or testing, which are for structures, systems, and components classified as non-safety-related with no special treatment (NST); the failure of which could cause a reactor scram or actuation of a safety-related system that is located on the proposed energy island prior to receipt of a construction permit and without a limited work authorization.
Learn More🏗️Agency Information Collection Request
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.
Learn More🏥Executive Order
The Executive Order aims to address homelessness among veterans by establishing the National Center for Warrior Independence in Los Angeles. It emphasizes restoring veteran care accountability, providing services, and ensuring housing assistance. The Order also outlines collaborative efforts with various agencies to enhance veterans' access to benefits and support services.
Learn More🦭Authorization for Navy's Marine Mammal Harassment During Training
In accordance with the 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 United States Navy (Navy) to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with pile driving training exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme (NBVC). The Navy's activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (NDAA).
Learn More🏗️LA Storage Requests Extension for Hackberry Storage Project Completion
LA Storage, LLC has requested an extension until September 23, 2030, to complete the Hackberry Storage Project in Louisiana, citing the need for additional agency approvals and construction sequencing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has established a comment period for stakeholders to intervene or provide input on this request. The notice emphasizes regulatory compliance and procedural requirements associated with the project.
Learn More🐬New Regulations on Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals in Oregon and Washington
NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), issues regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to implementation of the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan in Oregon and Washington over 5 years (2027-2032). These regulations, which allow for the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Learn More🏗️IRS Seeks Comments on Contributions for Aid of Construction
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden related to contributions for aid of construction under section 118(c).
Learn More🌉Final EIS for Grand Portage Land Port Modernization Released
This notice announces the availability of the Final EIS, which examines potential environmental impacts from the modernization and expansion of the Grand Portage LPOE, located within the Grand Portage Reservation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (herein referred to as the Grand Portage Band). The existing Grand Portage LPOE is owned and managed by GSA and is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Final EIS describes the purpose and need for the project; alternatives considered; the existing environment that could be affected; the potential impacts resulting from each of the alternatives; and proposed best management practices and mitigation measures. The Final EIS also includes a Floodplain and Wetlands Assessment and Statement of Findings as a result of potential construction in a floodplain and wetlands at the Grand Portage LPOE. Based on impacts analyses and public comments, GSA has identified the Proposed Action as described in the Final EIS as its preferred alternative.
Learn More🏛️Final Environmental Impact Statement for Hartford Courthouse Project
This notice announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that analyzes the potential environmental effects from the acquisition of a site in Hartford, CT, and the subsequent design, construction, and operation of a new federal courthouse. The new courthouse would be owned and managed by GSA and occupied by the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut (the Court) and related agencies. The Final EIS describes the purpose and need for the project; the alternatives considered; the existing environment that could be affected; the potential impacts resulting from each of the alternatives and proposed best management practices and mitigation measures. The Final EIS identifies the Preferred Alternative, as summarized below (see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this NOA). The Final EIS can be viewed or downloaded from the GSA project website at www.gsa.gov/hartfordcourthouse. Hard copies are available for review at the Hartford Public Library, Albany Branch located at 1250 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06112; Hartford Public Library, Park Street Branch located at 603 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106; and Hartford City Hall located at 550 Main St, Room 001, Hartford, CT 06103.
Learn More🌍Scoping Period Notice for Spindletop Expansion Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on environmental issues regarding the proposed Spindletop Expansion Project by Golden Triangle Storage, LLC. This project aims to enhance natural gas storage capacity in Jefferson County, Texas, and involves significant analysis of potential environmental impacts and public participation in the review process.
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