⚡Avista Corporation's Hydro Project License Amendment Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the filing by Avista Corporation for a non-capacity amendment of its hydroelectric project license for the Spokane River Hydro Project. The notice invites public comments and highlights procedures for public participation, including deadlines for submitting motions to intervene and other responses.
Learn More⚗️EPA Enforces New Significant Use Rules for Chemical Substances
EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.
Learn More🔥Executive Order on Wildfire Prevention and Business Opportunities
Executive Order 14308 focuses on enhancing wildfire prevention and response through improved federal-state coordination, technological advancements, and strong local preparedness initiatives. It encourages partnerships and innovative strategies for effective land management and mitigation, aiming to address inefficiencies in current wildfire response frameworks.
Learn More🚍EPA Releases Grant Program Reporting Templates for Comment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Transportation and Climate Division Grant Program Reporting Templates: Supplemental Project Application Template and Project Reporting Templates for Diesel Emission Reduction Act, Clean School Bus, Clean Heavy Duty and Clean Ports Grant Programs (EPA ICR Number 2793.02, OMB Control Number 2060- 0754) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a revision to an existing ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2027. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on January 2, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for 30 days of public comments.
Learn More🌊Public Preferences Survey for Coastal Management by NOAA
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on a proposal to collect information aimed at assessing public preferences and values regarding coastal and marine management. This data collection is intended to support the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, enhancing decision-making for conservation and management of coastal resources.
Learn More📸Marine Mammal Photography Permits
Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Sea Shepherd Global (Daniel Villa, Responsible Party), 1217 South 9th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
Learn More⛏️Agency Information Collection for Surface Coal Mining Operations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More🌍Withdrawal of NEPA Guidance on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is withdrawing its interim guidance titled "National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change," for which notice was published in the Federal Register on January 9, 2023.
Learn More🐬Notice of Permit Application for Marine Mammal Photography
Notice is hereby given that Passion Planet, 33-34 Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1JN, United Kingdom (Responsible Party: Phillippa Tagg), has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
Learn More🚀EXIM's Adoption of Categorical Exclusions
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is adopting multiple categorical exclusions (CEs) from the agencies as listed: Tennessee Valley Authority CEs 49 and 50. This notice identifies the categories of proposed actions and describes the consultation between the agencies.
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