🌊Withdrawal of Notice for Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation (Co-Lead Agencies) are withdrawing the "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.
Learn More🌍FDA Notice on Environmental Impact Information Collection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection associated with Environmental Impact Considerations.
Learn More⚛️NRC Issues License Renewal for Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-12 to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC, or the licensee), for Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (V.C.Summer). In addition, the NRC has prepared a record of decision (ROD) that supports the NRC's decision to issue Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-12.
Learn More💧Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project Regulatory Notice Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project, detailing the application process and requirements for environmental assessments and public engagement. The project includes plans for a large-scale hydroelectric facility in Kentucky, inviting cooperation from various agencies and stakeholders.
Learn More🔌Notice of Hydro Project License Amendment and Public Engagement
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of an application for a non-capacity amendment to the Missouri-Madison Hydroelectric Project, filed by NorthWestern Corporation. This notice invites public comments and participation from agencies regarding potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed upgrades. The application highlights plans for turbine replacements and minor upgrades that will not significantly alter project operations.
Learn More🐬Renewal of Incidental Harassment Authorization for Grays Harbor Project
NMFS received a request from the Port of Grays Harbor (Port) for the renewal of a currently active incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the Terminal 4 (T4) Expansion and Redevelopment Project (Project) at the Port of Grays Harbor in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The Port's activities will not be completed prior to the IHA's expiration. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), prior to issuing the currently active IHA, NMFS requested comments on both the proposed IHA and the potential for renewing the initial authorization if certain requirements were satisfied. The renewal requirements have been satisfied, and NMFS is now providing an additional 15-day comment period to allow for any additional comments on the proposed renewal not previously provided during the initial 30- day comment period.
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🚢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🌊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.
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