🗣️Public Meeting Notice of the Georgia Advisory Committee on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Georgia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to review the first draft of the proposal on the Committee's selected civil rights topic.
Learn More🌊NOAA Evaluates Georgia Coastal Management Program - Public Input Requested
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management will hold a virtual public meeting to solicit input on the performance evaluation of the Georgia Coastal Management Program. NOAA also invites the public to submit written comments.
Learn More⚡Comments Requested for Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Project Environmental Review
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a scoping period for public comments on the environmental impacts of the proposed Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. The process aims to consider public inputs on environmental effects and alternatives before preparing an environmental document for relicensing the project.
Learn More⛵Enforcement of Local Regulations for Ironman Triathlon in Savannah
The Captain of the Port Savannah, Georgia (COTP) will enforce a special local regulation for the Ironman Triathlon on September 28, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Augusta, GA. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.
Learn More⚡Notice for Georgia Power Company Hydro Project License Amendment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Georgia Power Company for a non-capacity amendment to its hydroelectric project license. The request includes upgrading spillway gates and constructing a control building, with public filings encouraged for stakeholder engagement. Environmental considerations and compliance with the Federal Power Act are central to the process.
Learn More🏘️Amendment to Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia Announced
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4821-DR), dated September 24, 2024, and related determinations.
Learn More🌪️Notice of Major Disaster Declaration Amendment for Georgia
This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia (FEMA-4830-DR), dated September 30, 2024, and related determinations.
Learn More🌬️Georgia Eases Air Quality Permitting Requirements for Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision seeks to remove permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georgia's SIP as obsolete, remove certain provisions related to the use of emission reduction credits (ERCs), and make other changes based upon the lack of any areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in Georgia. EPA is proposing to approve these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Learn More🌧️SBA Disaster Declaration for Georgia and Available Loan Assistance
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of GEORGIA dated August 26, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms and Flooding.
Learn More🌊Georgia Power's Dredging Operation Application
The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted Georgia Power Company's application for a commercial dredging operation at the Morgan Falls Hydroelectric Project. The application seeks to utilize project lands and waters, inviting public comments and interventions while addressing environmental and regulatory compliance.
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