🐚Endangered Species Research Permit Renewal for White Abalone
Notice is hereby given that NMFS has received a request to renew an existing scientific research and enhancement permit for white abalone. The proposed work is intended to increase knowledge of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to help guide management, conservation, and recovery efforts. The application may be viewed online at: https://apps.nmfs.noaa.gov/preview/ preview_open_for_comment.cfm.
Learn More🚧Temporary Safety Zone Established in Gulf of America
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone one nautical mile in all directions around well #59 at approximate position 29[deg]04'28.919" N, 089[deg]10'48.720" W, near the Pass A Loutre State Wildlife Management Area. The safety zone is needed to protect persons and critical infrastructure from the potential contamination due to an oil spill in the Gulf of America. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone, or movement of vessels within this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.
Learn More🌍Environmental Impact Statements
The notice from the EPA announces the availability of various Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and outlines the requirements for public comment on these assessments. It provides information on specific projects, deadlines, and relevant contacts, emphasizing the importance of environmental evaluations in federal actions and the adoption of previous EIS documents by different agencies.
Learn More🌊Idaho Power's Hells Canyon Project
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provide an update regarding the procedural schedule for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the Hells Canyon Project. The notice outlines a timeline for assessing fish-related measures, environmental resources, and compliance with water quality certifications and biological assessments.
Learn More🐬Notice on Taking Marine Mammals During Geophysical Surveys
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, originally published as "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," notification is hereby given that NMFS has modified the expiration date of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to WesternGeco for the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
Learn More🐢NOAA Permit Application for Endangered Sea Turtle Research
Notice is hereby given that Kristen Hart, Ph.D., U.S. Geological Survey, Wetlands and Aquatic Research Center, 3321 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314, has applied in due form for a permit to take green (Chelonia mydas), Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles for purposes of scientific research.
Learn More🌱EPA Compliance Requirements for Vegetable Oil Production
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production (EPA ICR Number 1947.11, OMB Control Number 2060-0471) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through April 30, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🌊Notice of Intent for Environmental Impact Statement Along Missouri River
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District and Kansas City District (USACE) intend to jointly prepare a feasibility study with integrated programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) that analyzes and discloses effects associated with the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency System Plan. The System Plan is being developed to identify actions to address flood risk and resiliency along the entire Lower Missouri River. The System Plan seeks to identify projects that can achieve flood risk benefits while also providing ecological, recreational, economic, or social benefits.
Learn More🐋Permit Issued for Marine Mammal Parts Import/Export Research
Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Leslie Hart, Ph.D., College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 to import, export, and receive marine mammal parts for scientific research.
Learn More⚠️EPA Proposed Information Collection on Hazardous Substance Releases
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Substances (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 1049.16, OMB Control Number 2050-0046) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2025. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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