🔋DOE Seeks Nominations for Industrial Technology Advisory Committee
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting nomination for candidates to the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (Committee). Nominations will be considered to fill membership vacancies and maintain balance in points of view to fulfill the Committee's mission.
Learn More🔧Northwest Pipeline LLC's Kemmerer Project Notice of Application
The Department of Energy announces Northwest Pipeline LLC's application for the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project in Wyoming. The project aims to modernize infrastructure by replacing outdated compressor units with newer, more efficient technology, significantly reducing emissions. Public participation is encouraged, with deadlines for comments and interventions outlined.
Learn More🚆Proposed Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Locomotive Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking comments on whether to grant a general applicability public interest waiver of its Buy America requirements for the purchase of used locomotives that would serve as the underframe or chassis to convert them to all- electric, renewable diesel, battery-powered, or other renewable-energy locomotives. Such projects would remove highly polluting locomotives from the national rail network and replace them with more efficient locomotives that will reduce overall emissions, address environmental burdens on communities, and create domestic jobs. Purchases of these locomotives under FRA-funded projects are subject to FRA's Buy America requirements. However, given the age of these used locomotives, it is difficult and may not be possible to verify whether they are fully compliant with FRA's Buy America requirements. In this general applicability waiver, FRA does not propose to waive the applicable Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements. This proposed waiver would not apply to any other manufactured products, steel, iron, or construction materials.
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