🌊Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Exemption in New Hampshire
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the acceptance of an application from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for surrendering the exemption of the Squam Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties, highlighting the operational status and potential changes concerning the facility.
Learn More⚗️EPA Notice on New Chemical Submissions and Compliance Requirements
This document announces the Agency's receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including information about the receipt of a Premanufacture notice (PMN), Significant New Use Notice (SNUN), Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN), and an amendment to a previously submitted notice; test information; a biotechnology exemption application; an application for a test marketing exemption (TME); and a notice of commencement of manufacture (defined by statute to include import) (NOC) for a new chemical substance. This document also provides a periodic status report on the new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt of this information, as required by TSCA, and an opportunity to comment. This document covers the period from 2/27/2025 to 3/31/2025.
Learn More🌊Public Notice on Hydro Application by Public Service Company of Colorado
This notice details the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's acceptance of an application for a non-capacity amendment to the Georgetown Hydroelectric Project license. The notice outlines the proposal for a stream bypass pipeline to enhance dam safety and water quality while inviting public comments and interventions from stakeholders and agencies.
Learn More⚡Nevada Irrigation District Hydro Project License Amendment Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from the Nevada Irrigation District for a non-capacity amendment of its hydroelectric license regarding the Scotts Flat Power Project. The notice invites public comments and outlines filing procedures for interested parties, emphasizing the importance of environmental impacts and engagement from various agencies.
Learn More⚡DOE Revises NEPA Procedures
This interim final rule substantially revises Department of Energy's (DOE) regulations containing its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to supplement now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Mindful that the Supreme Court recently clarified NEPA is a "purely procedural statute," DOE will henceforth maintain the remainder of its procedures in a procedural guidance document separate from the Code of Federal Regulations (DOE NEPA implementing procedures). Thus, DOE is revising 10 CFR part 1021 to contain only administrative and routine actions excepted from NEPA review in appendix A, its existing categorical exclusions in appendix B, related requirements, and a provision for emergency circumstances. DOE is revising appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 to align with DOE's new NEPA implementing procedures that it is publishing separate from the Code of Federal Regulations. Appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 (formerly categorical exclusions) are now administrative and routine actions that do not require NEPA review. DOE is also revising 10 CFR part 205, subpart W, to remove the NEPA procedures from its Presidential permit regulations.
Learn More⛽Presidential Permit for South Bow to Operate North Dakota Pipeline
This document grants South Bow (USA) LP a Presidential permit to operate and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Cavalier County, North Dakota. The permit outlines operational conditions, regulatory compliance requirements, and the responsibilities of the permittee, including maintenance, inspection rights, and potential federal ownership actions under national security considerations.
Learn More💧Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Project Licensing in RI
The Department of Energy's notice details the application for the Elizabeth Webbing Falls Hydroelectric Project, filed by One Drop Hydro, LLC. It outlines procedural steps, deadlines for study requests, and compliance requirements for environmental impact assessments, inviting stakeholder participation in the licensing process.
Learn More🌳Information Collection Clearance for STEW-MAP by USDA Forest Service
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal of a currently approved information collection, Information Collection Clearance for the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP).
Learn More⚗️EPA Issues Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the final risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,1-dichloroethane (CASRN 75- 34-3). The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use, including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations identified as relevant to the risk evaluation by EPA, and without consideration of costs or non-risk factors. EPA used the best available science to prepare this final risk evaluation and determined, based on the weight of scientific evidence, that 1,1-dichloroethane presents unreasonable risk to human health driven by three conditions of use because of risks to workers.
Learn More🌬️Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans in West Virginia
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The revision pertains to West Virginia 45 Code of State Rules (CSR) 40 (WV rule) that establishes the nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) ozone season limitations and requirements for non- electrical generating unit (EGU) large industrial boilers and combustion turbines that have a maximum design heat input of greater than 250 million British thermal units per hour (MMBtu/hr), as well as affected stationary internal combustion engines and cement manufacturing kilns. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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