🚀FAA Notice on SpaceX Starship Launch License and Environmental Review
The FAA is announcing the availability of the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Mitigated Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision for SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas (Final Tiered EA and Mitigated FONSI/ROD).
Learn More🛢️Revised Schedule for Rover Pipeline Project Environmental Review
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provide a revised schedule for the environmental assessment of Rover Pipeline, LLC’s expansion project. This notice includes critical deadlines for issuing the Environmental Assessment and necessary Federal authorizations, highlighting timelines that stakeholders must adhere to for project progression and compliance.
Learn More🛢️Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's proposed 507G Line Abandonment Project. The EA evaluates potential environmental impacts associated with the abandonment of approximately 75.3 miles of pipeline in Louisiana and includes public comment procedures and deadlines.
Learn More⚡Notice of Environmental Assessment for Hydro Projects by FERC
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding the availability of an Environmental Assessment for proposed upgrades and modifications at the Eel Weir Hydro Project. The assessment includes potential environmental effects and alternatives, with a focus on fostering public engagement through comments and electronic filing options.
Learn More⚡Kemmerer Power Station Exemption's Business Implications
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is making a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for a proposed issuance of an exemption in response to a February 28, 2025 request, as supplemented by letters dated April 7, and April 29, 2025, for the proposed Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 (Kemmerer 1) facility. Specifically, TerraPower, LLC (TerraPower), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary US SFR Owner, LLC (USO), requested an exemption that would modify a portion of the definition of construction applicable to the prohibition on construction of production and utilization facilities without an NRC license for the proposed Kemmerer 1. If granted, this exemption would allow the driving of piles, subsurface preparation, placement of backfill, concrete, or permanent retaining walls within an excavation, installation of foundations, or in-place assembly, erection, fabrication or testing, which are for structures, systems, and components (SSCs) classified as non-safety-related with no special treatment (NST) the failure of which could cause a reactor scram or actuation of a safety-related system that are located on the proposed Kemmerer 1 energy island prior to receipt of a construction permit (CP) and without a limited work authorization. The NRC staff is issuing a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI associated with the proposed exemption request.
Learn More🛢️Schedule for Environmental Assessment of Kelso-Beaver Pipeline Project
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has provided a schedule for preparing an Environmental Assessment for the Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project. This project includes new pipeline facilities and modifications to existing infrastructure in Washington, focusing on enhancing energy reliability and undergoing necessary Federal reviews and authorizations within stipulated deadlines.
Learn More🌊Environmental Assessment for Gile Flowage Storage Reservoir Project
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces the intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for Northern States Power Company's Gile Flowage Storage Reservoir Project in Wisconsin. The assessment will involve public engagement and the collection of comments to inform the final licensing decision.
Learn More⚡Kennebunk Light and Power District License Surrender Assessment
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the Kennebunk Light and Power District's application to surrender its license for the Lower Mousam Hydroelectric Project. An Environmental Assessment will evaluate the implications of this surrender, with a procedural schedule for completion outlined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Learn More🌊Revised Procedural Schedule for Green Lake Project Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announced a revised procedural schedule for the environmental assessment of the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project's relicensing. The assessment aims to evaluate the potential impacts of continued operations and includes a timeline for issuing further updates, emphasizing the procedural adjustments that may affect stakeholders involved in the project.
Learn More💧Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment of Hydropower Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding Erie Boulevard Hydropower's application for the relicense of its Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project, planning an Environmental Assessment to evaluate potential environmental impacts. The assessment process will include public engagement and a schedule for review milestones.
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