🚢Environmental Impact Statement for Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminal
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), as Federal lead agency, and Kitsap Transit, as local project sponsor and joint lead agency, issue this notice to advise the public that they intend to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminal Project (Project) located in the City of Seattle, King County, Washington. The Project would construct a new fast ferry terminal on the downtown Seattle waterfront in order to expand passenger-only ferry (POF) terminal facility capacity.
Learn More⚡NRC Approves License Renewal for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published Supplement 62 to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, regarding the renewal of Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-80 and DPR-82 for an additional 20 years of operation for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Diablo Canyon). Diablo Canyon is located in Avila Beach, California, approximately 12 miles west-southwest of San Luis Obispo, California. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of license renewal for Diablo Canyon were evaluated and included the no-action alternative and replacement power alternatives.
Learn More🌊Notifying of Feasibility Study for Harris County Flood Control
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as amended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District (USACE) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the "Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience" (SAFER) Initiative. The EIS would be prepared in association with a feasibility report prepared by a Non-Federal Interest (NFI)--the Harris County Flood Control District (Flood Control District) under authority granted by section 203 of Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (WRDA 1986) (Pub. L. 99-662). The study will identify and evaluate structural and nonstructural alternatives to reduce the risk of flooding across eleven watersheds. This notice announces the USACE's intent to determine the scope of the issues to be addressed and identify the significant environmental issues (e.g., impacts to aquatic resources, terrestrial habitat, fisheries, etc.) related to the proposed action.
Learn More⛽Pipeline Safety
PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for one (1) special permit segment extension submitted by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC (TGP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. TGP is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.
Learn More🌊Environmental Impact Statement for Shortfoot Creek Watershed Plan
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), North Dakota State Office, announces its intent to prepare an EIS for the Shortfoot Creek Watershed located within Sargent and Richland Counties, and North Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties, South Dakota. The proposed EIS will examine alternative solutions to provide flood damage reduction and watershed protection. NRCS is requesting comments to identify significant issues, potential alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the proposed action from all interested individuals, Federal and State agencies, and Tribes.
Learn More🌍Notice of Public Meetings for Environmental Impact Statement in Hawaii
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and regulations implemented by the DoN and NASA, as joint lead agencies, DoN and NASA have prepared and filed with the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) for retaining the use of state lands on Kaua[revaps]i, Hawai[revaps]i (HI) in support current operations that occur on these lands. The Draft EIS includes an analysis of the potential environmental effects associated with the continued long-term DoD use of 8,172 acres of State lands on Kaua[revaps]i for operational continuity and sustainment (in support of continued military training, testing, and facility operations) at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), and the continued long-term NASA use of 23 acres of State lands on Kaua[revaps]i in support of continued operations (including measurements of the Earth[revaps]s rotation and local land motion) at the K[omacr]ke[revaps]e Park Geophysical Observatory (KPGO). As the Proposed Action involves State lands, the EIS is a joint NEPA and Hawai[revaps]i Environmental Policy Act (HEPA) (as governed by Hawai[revaps]i Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 343), and Hawai[revaps]i Administrative Rules (HAR) (implementing HRS Chapter 343) document; therefore, the public review processes will run concurrently and will jointly meet NEPA and HEPA requirements.
Learn More🛢️BLM Notice
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Director intends to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and a potential resource management plan (RMP) amendment for the Central Coast Field Office (CCFO). The supplemental EIS will analyze the impacts of oil and gas leasing and development on BLM-managed public land and mineral estate in the CCFO. Lands withdrawn from mineral entry by law, including national monuments and designated wilderness areas, would remain unavailable for leasing and development. This notice initiates the process to solicit public comments to identify issues and announces a potential RMP amendment.
Learn More⚒️Intent to Prepare Supplemental EIS for Oil and Gas Leasing in California
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California intends to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) and a potential resource management plan (RMP) amendment for the Bakersfield Field Office. The supplemental EIS will analyze the impacts of oil and gas leasing and development on BLM- managed public land and mineral estate in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area exclusive of the California Coastal National Monument and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Lands withdrawn from mineral entry by law, including national monuments and designated wilderness areas, would remain unavailable for leasing and development. This notice initiates the process to solicit public comments to identify issues and announces a potential RMP amendment.
Learn More🌊Marine Mammal Protection Regulation for Columbia River Construction
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Sand Island Pile Dike Repairs Project in the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR). 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 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⚡FERC Notice on Environmental Review for Magnum Gas Storage Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced a scoping period for the Magnum Gas Storage, LLC 2025 Amendment Project, seeking public comments on potential environmental impacts. The notice highlights the scoping process, land requirements, and opportunities for public participation and compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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