🦆Final Programmatic EIS for HPAI Outbreak Response by USDA
We are advising the public that a final programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) has been prepared by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relative to our response activities to highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in commercial and backyard poultry operations located throughout the United States. The final EIS analyses and compares the potential environmental effects of using three action alternatives during an HPAI outbreak. We are making this final programmatic EIS available to the public for review.
Learn More🌍NRC Releases Draft on License Renewal for Point Beach Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing for public comment Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 23, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (Point Beach), Second Draft Report for Comment (second draft report). This second draft report concerns the NRC staff's review of the environmental impacts of the proposed renewal of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-24 and DPR-27 for Point Beach, Units 1 and 2, respectively, for an additional 20 years. 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 SLR include the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives. A new notice of opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene--limited to contentions based on new information in the second draft report--is also being issued.
Learn More⚛️NRC Public Meeting on Clinton Power Station License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment draft Supplement 63, to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, NUREG-1437, regarding the proposed renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for an additional 20 years of operation for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 (CPS). CPS is located in DeWitt County, Illinois, approximately 20 miles north of Decatur, Illinois. Possible alternatives to the proposed action of license renewal include no action and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Learn More🐻Notice of Intent for Grizzly Bear Damage Management in Montana
We are advising the public of our intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) evaluating the effects of managing grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) damage in Montana. The unique identification number for this project is EISX-005-32-24W-1738675512. This notice proposes issues and alternatives for consideration in the EIS and requests public comments to further delineate the scope of the alternatives, environmental issues, and other issues of public concern to be considered in the EIS. This notice also serves to inform the public that the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have joined as cooperating agencies in the EIS process.
Learn More🐢Business Implications of Endangered Species Permit Application
Notice is hereby given that Matthew Balazik, Ph.D., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 251 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Henrico, VA 23231, has applied in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.
Learn More🛢️Rescission of Environmental Impact Statement for Oil and Gas Leasing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven States from February 2015 to December 2020. The BLM announced its intent to prepare the EIS in a notice that published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025.
Learn More🌉FERC Notice on Cape Cod Canal Bridge Relocation and Scoping Process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated a scoping period to gather public comments on the environmental issues related to the planned Cape Cod Canal Bridge Relocation Project by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. This notice invites stakeholders to engage in the NEPA review process concerning the potential environmental impacts of the project.
Learn More⚡Notice of Application for Loup River Hydroelectric Project License
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the application for a non-capacity amendment of the Loup River Hydroelectric Project license. The notice invites comments and interventions regarding proposed changes to operational flow requirements and monitoring for environmental impacts, emphasizing the involvement of federal, state, and local agencies.
Learn More⚡FERC Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project in Wyoming. This will assess the environmental implications of constructing and operating a hydroelectric facility, gathering public comments to guide its review. The project aims to enhance electric grid services through renewable energy.
Learn More⚛️Duke Energy's Renewed Licenses for Oconee Nuclear Station Issued
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55 to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy or the licensee), for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Oconee Station). In addition, the NRC has prepared a record of decision (ROD) that supports the NRC's decision to issue Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55.
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