🌊Proposed Regulations for Whittier Harbor Rebuild and Business Impact
NMFS has received a request from the City of Whittier for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Whittier Harbor Rebuild Phase III Project in Whittier, 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🏗️DHS Waives Legal Requirements for Border Construction in Arizona
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Arizona.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves NuScale US460 Small Modular Reactor Design
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a standard design approval (SDA) to NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) for the NuScale US460 small modular reactor (SMR) standard design. The SDA allows the NuScale US460 SMR standard design to be referenced in an application for a construction permit or operating license, or an application for a combined license or manufacturing license under NRC regulations.
Learn More🌊Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorizations for Alaska Projects
NMFS has received a request from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Prince William Sound Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects (PWS Projects) in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue three incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities associated with each of the three projects. NMFS is also requesting comments on possible one-time, 1-year renewals 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 authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More🚧DHS Waives Environmental Laws for Expedited Border Construction
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of New Mexico.
Learn More🚧DHS Waives Regulations for Rapid Border Construction
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Arizona.
Learn More📄HUD's 60-Day Notice on Labor Standards Information Collection
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.
Learn More🛣️FHWA Proposes to Rescind Federal-Aid Contract Requirements
FHWA is proposing to rescind the rule and regulations issued on September 30, 1974, Federal-Aid Contracts (Appalachian Contracts).
Learn More🏗️GSA Seeks Comments on Construction-Manager-as-Constructor Info Collection
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. 3090-0308, Construction-Manager-as-Constructor Contracting.
Learn More🏠VA Increases Specially Adapted Housing Assistance for FY 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces that the aggregate amounts of assistance available under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program have increased by 4.10 percent for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
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