⚡Preliminary Permit Application for Western Maine Energy Storage Project
The Department of Energy announced the acceptance of a preliminary permit application for the Western Maine Energy Storage Project. The project aims to evaluate feasibility for energy storage solutions on private land in Maine, featuring various components including reservoirs and a transmission line. Public comments and interventions are encouraged as part of the regulatory process.
Learn More🚧Waiver of Laws for Expedited Border Security Measures in Texas
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Texas.
Learn More🌉Cameron County Pedestrian Crossing Permit
The presidential permit authorizes Cameron County, Texas, to construct and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge. It outlines conditions for construction, maintenance, and operation, ensuring compliance with federal laws and environmental standards while facilitating cross-border pedestrian traffic.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Notice for Palo Duro Transmission Pipeline Project
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a notice regarding the Palo Duro Transmission L.P. and Palo Duro Pipelines' application related to their Lease Agreement Project. The notice outlines the project scope, public participation avenues, and deadlines for intervention, fostering stakeholder engagement in the regulatory review process.
Learn More🚍Proposed Policy Guidance for the Capital Investment Grants Program
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making available the agency's proposed policy guidance for the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program. These revisions are intended to address certain Executive Orders signed by the President in early 2025 and DOT Order 2100.7, "Ensuring Reliance Upon Sound Economic Analysis in Department of Transportation Policies, Programs, and Activities." The proposed guidance has been placed in the docket and posted on the FTA website.
Learn More📈Gulf Coast Natural Gas Pipeline Project Environmental Assessment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an environmental assessment for the Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project proposed by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC. This assessment evaluates the project's potential environmental impacts and outlines the necessary regulatory compliance under NEPA, ensuring stakeholder engagement and public participation throughout the process.
Learn More⚡HGE Energy Storage Project Permit Application Notice
HGE Energy Storage 6, LLC submitted a preliminary permit application for the Lake Oroville Pumped Storage Project in California. This filing seeks to assess the project's feasibility and if granted, it will enable priority to apply for a license, cultivating significant energy storage capabilities in the region.
Learn More✈️FAA Approves Noise Compatibility Program for Laredo Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Laredo International Airport (LRD) for the Laredo International Airport (the Airport or LRD). On August 25, 2022, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements. The NCP Update was submitted to the FAA for review on March 14, 2025. After completing initial reviews, the FAA accepted the Noise Compatibility Program and initiated the review process on April 3, 2025. On July 28, 2025, the FAA approved the Laredo International Airport NCP Update. The NCP contains four land use measures and four administrative measures for which the Airport seeks approval under 14 CFR part 150. The FAA approved the eight measures.
Learn More🐋NMFS Issues Incidental Take Authorization for Alaska Ferry Terminal Project
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued three incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Prince William Sound Ferry Terminal Improvement Projects (PWS Projects) in Cordova, Chenega, and Tatitlek, Alaska.
Learn More🐬IHA for Oregon's Marine Mammal Impact from Construction Project
NMFS has received a request from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities for the Yaquina Bay Dolphin Replacement Project in Newport, Oregon. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
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