🌱EPA Announces Receipt of Pesticide Petitions and Call for Comments
This document announces the Agency's receipt of initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these petitions.
Learn More🌊Marine Mammal Protection Notice for Seward Freight Dock Construction
NMFS has received a request from the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Seward Freight Dock construction project in Seward, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in the Request for Public Comments section at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More🌫️Proposed California Air Quality Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of six permitting rules, and limited approval and limited disapproval for one permitting rule, submitted on January 7, 2025, as a revision to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD or "District") portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern the District's New Source Review (NSR) permitting program for new and modified sources of air pollution under part D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). The submitted rules address deficiencies identified in a previous limited disapproval action and incorporate other revisions related to NSR requirements. If finalized, this action will update the AVAQMD's current SIP with the revised rules. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. Elsewhere in this Federal Register, we are making an interim final determination that will stay or defer the imposition of CAA sanctions associated with our previous limited disapproval action.
Learn More🐋Authorization for Marine Mammal Takes in Alaska Ferry Project
NMFS has received a request from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Angoon Ferry Terminal Modification Project in Angoon, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More💧Water Resource Project Approvals by Susquehanna River Basin Commission
As part of its regular business meeting held on March 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects and took additional actions, as set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Learn More🌊Business Implications of Forestport Hydroelectric Licensing Notice
The Department of Energy's notice pertains to Forestport Hydro, LLC's application for a new license for the Forestport Hydroelectric Project. The notice outlines procedural steps for relicensing, requests for additional studies, and engagement from cooperating agencies, emphasizing community involvement and environmental impact considerations as part of the relicensing process.
Learn More⚡Quinebaug Associates LLC Hydro Project Relicensing Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a notice regarding the relicensing application for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project by Quinebaug Associates, LLC. The document details the application process, project specifics, and deadlines for study requests, highlighting the importance of environmental considerations and compliance in the hydroelectric sector.
Learn More📝NOAA Environmental Compliance Questionnaire for Businesses
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on the Environmental Compliance Questionnaire required for NOAA federal funding applicants. The questionnaire ensures compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and assesses the environmental impact of proposed activities. This notice allows an additional 30 days for comments, emphasizing the importance of public participation in refining this information collection process.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification for PE Hydro Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a notice related to PE Hydro Generation, LLC's request for a water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. The notice includes the timeline for action by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and implications if actions are not taken within the specified period.
Learn More🐋Authorization for Marine Mammal Take in Unalaska Channel Deepening Project
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the re-issuance of a previously issued incidental harassment authorization (IHA) with the only change being effective dates. The initial IHA authorized take of four species of marine mammals, by Level A and Level B harassment, incidental to construction associated with the Unalaska Channels Deepening Project in Iliuliuk Bay, Alaska. The project has been delayed and none of the work covered in the initial IHA has been conducted. The scope of the activities and anticipated effects remain the same, authorized take numbers are not changed, and the required mitigation, monitoring, and reporting remains the same as included in the initial IHA. NMFS is, therefore, issuing a second identical IHA to cover the incidental take analyzed and authorized in the initial IHA.
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