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🎣NMFS Prohibits Trawl Fishing for Pacific Cod in Alaska for 2025

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI.

⛏️Draft EIS Notice for Spring Valley Gold Mine Project in Nevada

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Solidus Resources, LLC's (Solidus) Spring Valley Gold Mine Project (Project) in Pershing County, Nevada.

🌱Draft Environmental Impact of CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects. This draft EIS aims to address environmental concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding air quality impacts, focusing on nitrogen dioxide and particulate emissions. Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on the EIS to influence the final review process.

🏗️Scoping Period for Eastern Gas Transmission Project Announced

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated a scoping process for the Capital Area Project by Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage. This involves gathering public input on environmental issues connected to the project, which includes modifications to existing facilities. The Commission seeks comments to assess potential impacts on the environment and land use, encouraging affected parties to participate actively.

🌊Scoping Period Extended for Columbia River SEIS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation (Co-Lead Agencies) are extending the scoping period and re-scheduling public meetings for the notice of intent entitled "Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations," published in the Federal Register on December 18, 2024. The scoping period is now scheduled to end May 9, 2025 and public meetings will now be held the week of April 7, 2025.

🏗️FERC Notice on Transwestern Pipeline's Environmental Impact Process

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a scoping period for public comments regarding the environmental impacts of the WT-0 Compressor Station Project by Transwestern Pipeline in New Mexico. This process aims to assess concerns and alternatives before making a decision on the project, which involves land acquisition and operational aspects.

🌍Notice of Availability for Environmental Impact Statements by EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency announces the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). The notice invites public review and comments on these statements, crucial for projects impacting the environment, including water management and nuclear facility licensing. Businesses should note the relevant compliance timelines and the potential implications on their operations.

⚡Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Natural Gas Pipeline Notice

⚡Army Proposes Environmental Upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska

The Department of the Army (Army) is supplementing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) addressing heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The current coal-fired central heat and power plant (CHPP) and its aging heat distribution system require an upgrade that resolves safety, resiliency, fiscal, and regulatory concerns. After publication of the Final EIS Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Federal Register on February 10, 2023, the Army determined that additional analysis is required prior to the Army executing a Record of Decision.

🚧Update on Riverport Development Project in Jasper County, SC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District (the Corps) is issuing this notice to advise Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and the public that the Corps is withdrawing the notice of intent to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Riverport Development and Proposed New Interchange on I- 95 in Jasper County, South Carolina.