⚡Notice for Georgia Power Company Hydro Project License Amendment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Georgia Power Company for a non-capacity amendment to its hydroelectric project license. The request includes upgrading spillway gates and constructing a control building, with public filings encouraged for stakeholder engagement. Environmental considerations and compliance with the Federal Power Act are central to the process.
Learn More♻️Proposed Authorization of California Hazardous Waste Management Changes
California has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for final authorization of changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended. The EPA has reviewed California's application and has determined, subject to public comment, that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization. Therefore, in the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, we are authorizing California for these changes as a final action without a prior proposed rulemaking. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
Learn More⚛️NRC Scoping Process for Global Laser Enrichment Facility EIS
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct a scoping process to gather information necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts of issuing a license to Global Laser Enrichment, LLC (GLE) to construct and operate a uranium enrichment facility in McCracken County, Kentucky. As part of the EIS development process, the NRC is seeking comments on the scope of the EIS.
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🌱EPA Notice on Labeling Requirements for Minimum Risk Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides Under FIFRA Section 25(b) (EPA ICR Number 2475.05 and OMB Control Number 2070-0187) 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 approved through August 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on December 13, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More⚡Notice of Exemption Surrender for Chapman Dam Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing The Dam, LLC's application for surrendering its exemption related to the Chapman Dam Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites public comments and interventions, detailing the project's status as inoperable and the implications for compliance and environmental review.
Learn More⚡Triton Power's Application for Chateaugay High Falls Project Relicensing
Triton Power Company has filed an application for relicensing the Chateaugay High Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Chateaugay River in New York. The project involves public notice for cooperation in environmental studies, with a procedural schedule established for stakeholder engagement. The current licensing conditions mandate continued operational practices and require specific environmental assessments.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification for PacifiCorp by FERC
The Department of Energy announces a notice regarding PacifiCorp's request for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has until July 17, 2026, to act on the request. If no action is taken, the certification may be deemed waived, impacting regulatory compliance for the project.
Learn More🌬️EPA Approves Removal of Nitrogen Oxides Emission Rules in Missouri
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) on November 14, 2018. MoDNR requested that the EPA remove from its SIP two rules related to control of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>). One of the rules previously applied to electricity generating units (EGUs) and certain non-EGUs in a portion of the state and the other rule previously applied to EGUs throughout the entire state. The EPA has already approved a SIP revision that included provisions to sunset the two rules, and removal of the now-sunsetted rules from the SIP would not have an adverse effect on air quality. The EPA's approval of this rule revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More🌱Proposed Rule Change
On February 5, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) proposed tolerance and tolerance exemption actions for several pesticides under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). EPA is issuing this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to modify the previously proposed tolerance exemptions for one of those pesticides: maleic hydrazide.
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