🌊Pacific Gas & Electric's Temporary Flow Modification Application Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Pacific Gas & Electric for a temporary minimum instream flow modification at the Poe Hydroelectric Project. The request seeks to lower flow rates for maintenance purposes while outlining opportunities for public comment and agency cooperation on environmental concerns.
Learn More🐬Marine Mammal Research Permits Notice
Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) for activities conducted under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and addresses of recipients.
Learn More🌍Correction of Greenhouse Gas Regulation Impacts Transportation Agencies
The FHWA is correcting a clerical error in a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register (FR) on April 18, 2025. The final rule repealed a requirement that State departments of transportation (State DOT) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) establish declining carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) targets for the greenhouse gas (GHG) measure and report on progress toward the achievement of the target.
Learn More💧Town of Stowe Electric Department Water Quality Certification Notice
The Department of Energy notifies the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the Town of Stowe Electric Department's request for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification. The notice includes timelines for action and emphasizes the importance of compliance in environmental regulation.
Learn More💧Duke Energy's Hydro Project Application and Compliance Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding Duke Energy Carolinas' application for a non-project water withdrawal facility associated with the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project. The announcement invites public comments and outlines the procedure for filing motions to intervene, reflecting significant regulatory processes applicable to the project.
Learn More🐋Impact on Marine Mammals from Seismic Survey Off Western Mexico
NMFS has received a request from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (L-DEO) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to a marine geophysical survey off Western Mexico in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean (ETP). 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🐬Permit Application for Marine Mammal Photography – NOAA Notice
Notice is hereby given that Jacob Steinberg, CosmoVision Media Group, 64 Kenilworth Drive East, Stamford, CT 06902, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
Learn More🌱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.
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