🌲Withdrawal Notice for Idaho Panhandle National Forest Noxious Weed Project
The Idaho Panhandle National Forest is withdrawing its Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Noxious Weed Treatment Project. The original NOI was published on pages 70954-70955 of the Federal Register on November 16, 2011. The Forest plans to complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine if there are significant effects warranting the preparation of an EIS.
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The Department of Energy announces an Environmental Assessment for the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project in Idaho. The City of Idaho Falls is seeking a temporary variance to minimum flow requirements for maintenance activities on the pelican gates, potentially affecting local ecosystems and businesses. The comment period opens until March 31, 2025.
Learn More⚡Idaho Power's Hydroelectric Project License Renewal Announcement
The Department of Energy's notice authorizes Idaho Power Company to continue operations of the American Falls Hydroelectric Project while outlining the license renewal process and conditions for continued compliance under the Federal Power Act. The notice provides clarity on operational requirements as the current license approaches its expiration date.
Learn More🌊Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project License Variance Notice
The Department of Energy issues a notice regarding the City of Idaho Falls' application for a temporary variance on minimum bypass flow at the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project, soliciting public comments and intervention motions. The request includes measures for environmental protection during maintenance activities at the Upper Development Dam #1, with specific timelines and compliance conditions.
Learn More🤰Hearing on Idaho Medicaid State Plan Amendment 24-0015 Reconsideration
This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on April 2, 2025, by way of video, or at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98104 to reconsider CMS' decision to disapprove Idaho's Medicaid SPA 24-0015.
Learn More⚛️NRC Terminates SNM-2512 License for Idaho Spent Fuel Facility
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is terminating Special Nuclear Material (SNM) License No. SNM-2512 for the Idaho Spent Fuel Facility (ISFF). By letter dated November 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requested that the NRC terminate the ISFF license. The ISFF has not been constructed, no physical or principal activities authorized by the license have been conducted, and no nuclear materials have been possessed under the license. Consequently, the ISFF site is approved for unrestricted use.
Learn More🦠EPA Announces Emergency Exemption for Potassium Chloride Use
EPA is announcing a quarantine exemption request from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to use the pesticide potassium chloride (CAS No. 7440-09-7) to treat up to 1.26 acres to control Quagga mussels. The applicant proposes the use of a new chemical which has not been registered by EPA. Due to the urgent nature of the emergency and the very narrow and limited use being requested EPA has eliminated the public comment period. Nonetheless, interested parties may still contact the Agency with information about this notice and treatment program.
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