⛏️Public Hearing on Environmental Impact of Coal Lease Proposal
In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended by the Federal Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 1976, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the West Antelope III Federal coal lease by application (LBA) is available. The EIS analyzes the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's (NTEC) Federal coal lease by application (WYW-184599) for the West Antelope Mine. The BLM also announces that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the Maximum Economic Recovery (MER) and Fair Market Value (FMV), and on factors that may affect the MER and FMV determinations of the coal resources contained in the proposed LBA lease tracts. The BLM takes these actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended; the Mineral Leasing Act, as amended; and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended.
Learn More⛏️Montana Surface Mining Regulatory Program Proposed Amendment Review
We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are announcing receipt of a proposed amendment to the Montana regulatory program (the Montana program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). Montana submitted this proposed amendment to us, on its own initiative, following the passage of Montana House Bill 633 (HB 633) during the 2025 legislative session. Montana proposes several changes to the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Montana proposes that objections to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) decisions are limited to issues previously raised in a comment or written objection submitted during the relevant comment period. The submittal also requires cumulative hydrologic impact assessments to be published along with DEQ's acceptability determination. Also, Montana adds contingencies in HB 633 that will not be codified into law but that will apply to the proposed amendment: "Saving clause," "Severability," "Contingent voidness," and "Effective date."
Learn More🐬Authorization for Marine Mammal Take During Port of Alaska Construction
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a letter of authorization (LOA) has been issued to the Don Young Port of Alaska (POA), for the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to the Cargo Terminals Replacement project at the existing port facility in Anchorage, Alaska over the course of 5 years (2026-2031).
Learn More🐟NOAA's SEDAR Webinar on Florida Hogfish Assessment and Regulations
The SEDAR 94 assessment process of Florida hogfish will consist of a Data Workshop, and a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Learn More✈️F-15 Beddown Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen AFB Decision
On July 16, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam Environmental Impact Statement.
Learn More🌍FERC Notice on Final General Conformity Reevaluation for Gas Project
The Department of Energy's FERC issued a notice outlining the Final General Conformity Determination Reevaluation for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company. The evaluation assesses potential air quality impacts and confirms compliance with state air quality plans through emissions reduction measures. The full document is available online for public access.
Learn More⚓Final Environmental Impact Statement at Military Ocean Terminal
The Department of the Army (Army) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for implementing proposed real property actions at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina. This FEIS evaluates the potential effects of the implementation of various projects needed for the safety and mission of the facility and provides an analysis of the effects of implementing real property maintenance, repair, upgrade, and development actions. The proposed action is needed to address improvements to real property related to explosive safety, waterfront maintenance, security, and linear infrastructure. The projects and programs address compliance with federal, state, DoD, and Army standards vital to safety, security, and other mission needs. The document includes a final Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) prepared because portions of the proposed action occur in floodplains or involve construction in wetlands, or both.
Learn More⚛️NRC Announces License Renewal for Point Beach Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 23, Second Renewal, to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Final Report, regarding the subsequent license renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-24 and DPR-27 for an additional 20 years for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Point Beach). Point Beach is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, approximately 15 miles north-northeast of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of subsequent license renewal include the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Learn More🌊Notice of Intent for Environmental Impact on New Mexico Watersheds
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Mexico State Office announces its intent to prepare a PEIS for the HPCC Burn Scar Project, in Mora, Colfax, Taos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Guadalupe, and San Miguel Counties, New Mexico. The PEIS will examine alternative solutions to address flooding, sedimentation, erosion, water quality impairments, and agricultural water management on private lands due to loss of land cover and the overall burn severity of the HPCC fire. The project area is approximately 500 square miles and includes 33 Hydrologic Unit Code-12 watersheds within nine Hydrologic Unit Code-10 watersheds (nine watersheds). The primary purpose for the PEIS is to provide improvement to increase the flood resilience to protect the communities that have been affected by the HPCC fire and restore the project areas' function that is essential to healthy streams and clean water; healthy forest, soil, and ecosystem; and healthy flora and fauna on private lands and in conjunction with other restoration efforts on National Forest System (NFS) lands. 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 and Pueblos.
Learn More🐬Notice for Incidental Taking of Marine Mammals in Fisheries Research
NMFS has received a request from the Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to conducting fisheries research over the course of 5 years from the date of issuance. Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the SWFSC's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the SWFSC's application and request.
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