🚛National Freight Strategic Plan 2025 Update RFI Analysis
The safe and efficient movement of freight is vital to the Nation's economic growth and to the creation of well-paying jobs for millions of Americans. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP). 49 U.S.C. 70102 requires the DOT to update the NFSP based on 17 components to address multimodal freight transportation. DOT seeks information from the public, including stakeholders (e.g., State, metropolitan planning organization, and local agencies, port authorities, private owners and operators, industry trade groups, shippers, and beneficial cargo owners) to aid development of the updated NFSP.
Learn More🌉Grand Portage Port Expansion
GSA issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Floodplain and Wetlands Assessment and Statement of Findings for the Modernization and Expansion of the Grand Portage Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Grand Portage, Minnesota on [DATE], 2025 (Identification Number: EISX-023-00- 005-1728295331). The ROD was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and GSA PBS NEPA Desk Guide.
Learn More🌍Notice of Scoping Period for the Wild Trail Project Public Comments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened a scoping period for public comments on the environmental issues related to the proposed Wild Trail Project by Northwest Pipeline, LLC in Daggett County, Utah. Stakeholders are invited to provide input on potential environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures for the project to aid in the regulatory review process.
Learn More🌲Adoption of Categorical Exclusions by Northern Border Regional Commission
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is adopting categorical exclusions (CEs) established by the United States Forest Service that cover categories of actions that NBRC proposes to take pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act. This notice identifies the Forest Service CEs and NBRC's categories of proposed actions for which it intends to use the Forest Service CEs and describes the consultation between the agencies.
Learn More🌊NMFS Issues Incidental Harassment Authorization for Ketchikan Project
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the City of Ketchikan (COK) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Berth III Mooring Dolphins Project in the Port of Ketchikan in the Tongass Narrows, Alaska.
Learn More🛣️Notice of Intent for Environmental Review in Virginia Transportation Project
The FHWA, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed transportation improvements for the Powhite Parkway Project (the Project) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. Transportation improvements are being considered from Route 668 (Woolridge Road) to Route 360 (Hull Street Road) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. The Project spans from Woolridge Road to Hull Street Road; the preliminary study area is bound by World War II Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 288) to the east, Hull Street Road to the south, Moseley Road to the west, and Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) to the north. Persons or agencies who may be affected by the proposed Project are encouraged to comment on the information in this NOI and Additional Project Information Document. All comments received in response to this NOI and Additional Project Information Document will be considered and any information presented herein, including the preliminary purpose and need, preliminary alternatives, and identified impacts, may be revised in consideration of the comments received.
Learn More💧Notice of Intent for Verde Reservoirs EIS in Arizona
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Verde Reservoirs Sediment Mitigation Project (VRSMP or Project) in Maricopa and Yavapai Counties, Arizona. The VRSMP is a feasibility study authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, 135 Statute 429, section 40902(a)(1)(B)(i). The purpose of the Project is to restore lost capacity from sedimentation at Horseshoe Reservoir to mitigate reservoir sediment accumulation while addressing future water supply resiliency through increased surface water yield from the Salt River Federal Reclamation Project (SRFRP) Verde River reservoir system. Reclamation is seeking public comments to identify significant issues, effects, or other alternatives to be addressed in the EIS. Reclamation is also requesting relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to the proposed action alternatives.
Learn More🚧Final Federal Agency Actions on Texas Highway Projects
The FHWA, on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by TxDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.
Learn More🏛️Upcoming Meeting Notice from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has scheduled a meeting to discuss various topics including buildings, parks, and public art, which will occur via online videoconference. Individuals interested can register for the meeting and submit inquiries or public testimonies to the provided contact.
Learn More🌍Notice of Public Meeting on Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is hereby giving notice that the Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee (SESAC) will meet as noted below.
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