✈️Record of Decision for Enhanced Air and Missile Defense System on Guam
The MDA, as the lead agency, and the United States Army (USA), as a cooperating agency, are issuing this joint Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam, a territory of the U.S. This action will enable MDA and USA to meet their congressional mandate for a persistent 360-degree layered Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability on Guam to address the rapid evolution of missile threats from regional adversaries. Specifically, this ROD documents the decision made, alternatives considered, and discussions of all related and anticipated impacts. In addition to the USA, the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are participating as cooperating agencies due to their jurisdiction or special expertise as it pertains to certain components of the selected alternative or for potentially affected operations and resources. The ROD details significant environmental impacts, outlines mitigation measures, and identifies the environmentally preferred alternative.
Learn More🚤Proposed Temporary Safety Zones in Patapsco River Affecting Businesses
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish two temporary safety zones for certain waters of the Patapsco River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters at the Francis Scott Key Bridge during demolition and construction operations. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🐬Marine Mammals Incidental Take Authorization for Pier 171 Project
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Navy for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Pier 171 Repair and Replacement Project in Newport, Rhode Island (RI). Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More🐬NMFS Issues Incidental Take Authorization for Oregon 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 the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities for the Yaquina Bay Dolphin Replacement Project in Newport, Oregon.
Learn More🛢️Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Requests Deadline Extension for Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company for an extension until December 31, 2027, to complete its 507G Line Abandonment Project in Louisiana. The company seeks more time to obtain necessary permits and coordinate with landowners while avoiding environmental impacts. Public comments on the request are invited.
Learn More🚧Federal Notice on Nebraska Transportation Project Final Actions
This notice announces actions taken by the FHWA, on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, that are final. The action(s) relate to the Minatare US-385 Project, located in Scotts Bluff County and Morrill County, Nebraska. Those actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The project will expand the existing two-lane highway to a four-lane expressway. The project starts on US-26 just west of Minatare's Main Street and extends east to the junction of US-26 and L-62A. The project continues east on L-62A to the junction with US-385. The FHWA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) provides details on the Selected Alternative for the proposed improvements.
Learn More🏗️Florida Gas Transmission Seeks Extension for Project Completion
Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has requested an extension until December 31, 2025, to complete the Comite River Relocation Project in Louisiana due to weather-related delays and increased system usage. The notice outlines the process for public comments and highlights the project's self-implementation status following a preceding notice.
Learn More🏗️Nominations Open for Covered Resources Working Group by FHWA
The Department solicits nominations for membership to serve on the Working Group on Covered Resources (Working Group), which is intended to conduct a study and submit a report to the Secretary of Transportation on access to covered resources (e.g., sand, stone, and gravel) in Federal transportation infrastructure projects.
Learn More🏗️GSA Seeks Comments on Construction Manager as Constructor Regulation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, GSA invites the public to comment on an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding OMB Control No. 3090-0320 Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc).
Learn More🌱Incidental Take Permit Application for Polk County Fire Station
We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce receipt of an application from Polk County Board of County Commissioners (applicant) for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act. The applicant requests the ITP to take the federally listed sand skink and blue-tailed mole skink incidental to the construction of a fire station in Polk County, Florida. We request public comment on the application, which includes the applicant's proposed habitat conservation plan (HCP), and on the Service's preliminary determination that the proposed permitting action may be eligible for a categorical exclusion pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Interior's (DOI) NEPA regulations, and the DOI Departmental Manual. To make this preliminary determination, we prepared a draft screening form and NEPA statement for HCPs, which is available for public review. We invite comment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.
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