🌬️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.
Learn More🌬️EPA Proposes Revisions to Georgia SIP for Emissions Requirements
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 (GA EPD), on June 27, 2024, seeking to revise a source monitoring and reporting regulation by, among other things, removing the requirement for emissions statements in counties formerly designated as nonattainment for ozone and to revise the permit by rule regulation. EPA is proposing to approve these revisions pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Learn More🌫️Georgia Air Pollution Rule Updates
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) on July 18, 2024, regarding updates to the State's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs. The SIP revision incorporates by reference (IBRs) certain amendments EPA has made to the regulations for the Federal CSAPR trading programs for annual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) and the Federal CSAPR trading program for NO<INF>X</INF> emissions during the ozone season from May 1 to September 30, all three of which apply to large electric generating units (EGUs). EPA created these Federal trading programs in 2011 as market-based mechanisms for Georgia and certain other states to address their obligations to downwind states under the Clean Air Act's (CAA's) good neighbor provision with respect to the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) and ground-level ozone. The SIP revision also updates the definition for "Volatile Organic Compound." EPA is proposing to approve Georgia's July 18, 2024, SIP revision because it is consistent with EPA's good neighbor CSAPR trading programs and the CAA.
Learn More🌧️Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📅Notice of Public Meeting by 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 discuss civil rights concerns in the state for potential study.
Learn More✈️Environmental Impact Statement for F-35A at Moody AFB, Georgia
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to advise the public of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with the proposed beddown of two squadrons of F-35A aircraft at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Lowndes and Lanier Counties, Georgia. This EIS is prepared to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The Unique Identification Number for this Draft EIS is EISX-007-57-14Y- 1741608578.
Learn More🌿Regulatory Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Projects in Southeast US
The Department of Energy published a notice regarding applications from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company and Southern Natural Gas Company for substantial pipeline projects in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. The projects aim to enhance natural gas transportation capacity, with significant costs and environmental review processes involved, inviting public comments and interventions.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Companies Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. It details the public disclosure process for comments and outlines the regulatory oversight under the Bank Holding Company Act. Interested parties are invited to submit their views on the applications before a specified deadline.
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