🐬Proposed Authorization for Marine Mammal Harassment in Lubec Project
NMFS has received a request from Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Lubec Harbor Project in Lubec, Maine. 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🐬Proposed Marine Mammal Harassment Authorization for Harbor Project
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to geotechnical drilling in St. George, Alaska. 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🌧️EPA NPDES Permit Compliance for Construction Activities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (EPA ICR Number 2686.03, OMB Control Number 2040-0305), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on November 14, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Extends Information Collection for Lead in Construction Standard
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Lead in Construction Standard.
Learn More📊DOL Seeks Comments on Occupational Injury Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More🚢Regulated Navigation Area Established on Cuyahoga River in Cleveland
The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule establishing a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) for certain waters of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near the "Irishtown Bend" in Cleveland, Ohio, during a bank stabilization construction project from December 2, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of all waterside work on July 11, 2025. This rulemaking limits vessel speeds near the area and prohibits vessels from being inside the RNA during construction hours unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Notice on MDA Compliance
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the 4, 4'- Methylenedianiline (MDA) in Construction Standard.
Learn More🏗️EDA Seeks Comments on Construction Investment Requirements
The Department of Commerce is soliciting public comments regarding the information collection requirements for the Economic Development Administration's construction investments necessary for supporting essential public infrastructure. This feedback period aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these requirements in facilitating economic development and capital attraction, particularly through the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs.
Learn More🛑Executive Order 14165
Executive Order 14165 focuses on enhancing border security in the United States through physical barriers and various enforcement actions. It aims to address illegal immigration and associated risks, establishing policies for the detention of illegal entrants and the prosecution of related offenses. The order highlights the federal government’s priority to secure the nation’s borders and protect citizens from potential threats.
Learn More🚧National Emergency Declared at Southern Border
The proclamation by the President declares a national emergency due to threats at the southern border, invoking military resources and calling for the construction of physical barriers. It aims to enhance operational control and security, emphasizing the urgent need for deterring illegal entry and supporting law enforcement with logistical resources.
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