🐋Proposed Authorization for Polar Bears and Walruses in Alaska
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in response to a request under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended, from Narwhal LLC, propose to authorize nonlethal, incidental take by harassment of small numbers of Pacific walruses (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) and Southern Beaufort Sea (SBS) polar bears (Ursus maritimus) between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. The applicant requested this authorization for take by harassment that may result from activities associated with shallow hazard surveys, preliminary field surveys, exploratory drilling operations, and summer cleanup activities in West Harrison Bay, Alaska. This proposed authorization, if finalized, will be for up to 15 takes of walruses and 13 takes of polar bears by Level B harassment only. No take by injury or mortality is requested, expected, or proposed to be authorized. We invite comments on the proposed incidental harassment authorization and the accompanying draft environmental assessment from the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project Assessment
The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota has filed for a relicense of its 8.64-megawatt Hydroelectric Project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an Environmental Assessment, engaging public comments to inform the licensing decision, and aims to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Learn More⚡Black River Limited Partnership Notice of Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy announces Black River Limited Partnership's intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for an amendment related to the Alverno Hydroelectric Project in Michigan. The project aims to comply with updated water quality standards and includes a proposed change to operational requirements, with an EA expected by January 2026.
Learn More🚆Limitation on Claims for Valley Link Rail Project in California
This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the Valley Link Rail Project, which travels through the Cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and Mountain House in Alameda and San Joaquin Counties, California. The purpose of this notice is to publicly announce FTA's environmental decisions on the subject project, and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.
Learn More💧EONY Generation Limited Hydro Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding EONY Generation Limited's application for re-licensing the Moose River Hydroelectric Project. An environmental assessment will be conducted to evaluate the project's impact, inviting public engagement and comments. The project is located in Lewis County, New York, and aims to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn More⚡Environmental Assessment Notice for Smith's Falls Hydro Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project, reviewing its potential environmental impacts. The assessment confirms that issuing an exemption for the project, with protective measures, would not significantly affect the human environment. Interested parties can access the EA and submit comments online.
Learn More🌊Environmental Assessment Notice for BOST4 & BOST5 Hydroelectric Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a notice regarding the Environmental Assessment for BOST4 and BOST5 Hydroelectric LLC projects, concerning amendments to their previous licenses. The assessment evaluates the environmental impacts of replacing a single turbine with multiple smaller turbines while maintaining the current generating capacity. The notice invites public comments and outlines the compliance process.
Learn More⚛️NRC Considers Exemptions for Nuclear Decommissioning Funds
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of exemptions in response to the November 13, 2024, request from Entergy Operations, Inc. (the licensee) related to Arkansas Nuclear One (ANO), Units 1 and 2, located in Pope County, Arkansas. The exemptions would allow the licensee to withdraw a small portion of the funds from the ANO, Units 1 and 2, nuclear decommissioning trust funds (DTFs) to facilitate the prompt disposal of certain retired major radioactive components (MRCs). The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed exemptions.
Learn More⛽Environmental Assessment for Mountain Valley Pipeline Project Notice
The Department of Energy announces the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Amendment Project. The assessment will include federal authorizations and a structured schedule for public comment, addressing environmental concerns and modifications to the existing project. Compliance deadlines for federal reviews are emphasized to guide project execution.
Learn More🚀Proposed Rocket Cargo Program at Johnston Atoll
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has elected to hold in abeyance the Rocket Cargo Vanguard Program ("Program") Environmental Assessment (EA) proposed for Johnston Atoll.
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