🐾5-Year Status Reviews of Endangered Species
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are initiating 5-year status reviews under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, for 20 species in the Mountain-Prairie Region. A 5-year status review is based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We are requesting submission of any such information that has become available since the previous 5-year status review for each species.
Learn More🌲Update on Pilgrim Creek Timber Sale Project in Kootenai National Forest
The USDA Forest Service is giving notice of its intent to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Pilgrim Creek Timber Sale Project on the Cabinet Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest, in Montana. Forest Supervisor Chadwick Benson plans to prepare a SEIS to update assumptions related to closed roads barrier effectiveness, in alignment with the monitoring data that has been reported and incorporates results of Endangered Species Act consultation consistent with Case No. 9:18-cv-00067-DWM Memorandum and Decision Order (October 3, 2019). The environmental analysis will follow 36 CFR 220 (rescinded in 2025 by 90 FR 29632). The original project was developed using 36 CFR 220 regulations. The Forest has chosen to complete the SEIS using the same regulations as the original EIS.
Learn More⚡Final Environmental Impact Statement for Dresden Nuclear Power Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a final environmental impact statement, (EIS) which is a supplement to NUREG-1437 and is issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Final Report." This EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed subsequent license renewal (SLR) of renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-19 and DPR-25, for an additional 20 years of operation for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Dresden). Dresden is located 23 miles (mi) southwest of Joliet, Illinois, and 60 mi southwest of Chicago, Illinois, along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers.
Learn More🌍Notice of Permit Applications Under Antarctic Conservation Act
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is required to publish notice of permit applications received to conduct activities consistent with the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has published regulations under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 in the Code of Federal Regulations. This is the required notice of permit applications received.
Learn More🌍Environmental Impact Statements for Gas Pipeline Projects in Southeast
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the preparation of environmental impact statements for the Mississippi Crossing Project and South System Expansion 4 Project. These projects involve significant pipeline construction across multiple states, addressing environmental concerns and enabling public comment to assess potential impacts on local environments and communities.
Learn More🌱FERC Notice on Appalachian Reliability Project and Environmental Review
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated a scoping process regarding the Appalachian Reliability Project proposed by Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. This project involves constructing and operating natural gas transmission facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio, addressing potential environmental impacts and inviting public comments.
Learn More✈️Record of Decision for Enhanced Air and Missile Defense System on Guam
The MDA, as the lead agency, and the United States Army (USA), as a cooperating agency, are issuing this joint Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam, a territory of the U.S. This action will enable MDA and USA to meet their congressional mandate for a persistent 360-degree layered Integrated Air and Missile Defense capability on Guam to address the rapid evolution of missile threats from regional adversaries. Specifically, this ROD documents the decision made, alternatives considered, and discussions of all related and anticipated impacts. In addition to the USA, the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are participating as cooperating agencies due to their jurisdiction or special expertise as it pertains to certain components of the selected alternative or for potentially affected operations and resources. The ROD details significant environmental impacts, outlines mitigation measures, and identifies the environmentally preferred alternative.
Learn More🌊Notice of Intent for Coastal Storm Risk Management Project in Texas
The Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay, Orange County Project consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, Pub. L. 91-190) as amended. On October 2, 2018, the Record of Decision (ROD) was signed for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay, Texas Coastal Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (FIFR-EIS). The FIFR-EIS evaluated three distinct separable elements (projects) using a region-wide systems approach in Orange County, Port Arthur and Vicinity, and Freeport and Vicinity. The Orange County Project is currently in the pre-construction engineering and design phase (PED). The USACE is currently evaluating alternative alignments for the Orange County Project based on new technical analyses and stakeholder engagement. The currently identified alignments differ in location and the magnitude of environmental impacts from those evaluated in the FIFR-EIS. In accordance with NEPA and the Department of Defense NEPA implementing procedures, the USACE will prepare a SEIS to document and disclose the impacts of substantial changes to the proposed action and new information that are relevant to environmental concerns. The USACE is seeking public input on the scope of the SEIS, effects, additional alternatives, public concerns, and relevant information, studies, or analyses for the proposed action.
Learn More🌊Notice of New License Application for Halifax Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy's regulatory notice announces the acceptance of a new major license application by Banister Hydro for the Halifax Hydroelectric Project. It details the project's specifications, the process for public participation through motions to intervene or protests, and the regulatory timeline. This engagement enables stakeholders to influence the project’s development and compliance with environmental and operational standards.
Learn More🦅Endangered Species and Eagles Permit Issuance Notice
In accordance with the statute of limitations provision in title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are providing this notification of our issuance of a biological opinion and permit for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project. We issue this biological opinion under the Endangered Species Act and this permit under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
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