⚡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.
Learn More🌉Presidential Permit for Eagle Pass Border Crossing Expansion
The document outlines the Presidential Permit granting the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, permission to expand and maintain the vehicular and pedestrian border crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge. It details construction requirements, compliance mandates, environmental mitigation strategies, and operational oversight by federal agencies.
Learn More🌱Analyzing Business Implications of Environmental Impact Statements
The Environmental Protection Agency has released a notice regarding the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for multiple federal projects, including mining and land expansions. This includes details on comment periods and agency contacts, aiming to keep stakeholders informed and engaged in environmental compliance processes.
Learn More⚛️NRC's Notice on Clinch River Nuclear Site Construction Permit
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week for four consecutive weeks of receipt and availability of an application for a construction permit (CP) from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee. The application, proposing to construct a GE- Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor, was received in two parts on April 25 and May 20, 2025. This notice is being provided to make the public and other stakeholders aware that the CP application is available for inspection.
Learn More🏞️NPS Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under NEPA Regulations
The National Park Service (NPS) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of categorical exclusions (CEs) under section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The number of CEs adopted from each agency is as follows: five from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), four from the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA), one from the Presidio Trust, six from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), two from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), one from the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), seven from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), three from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), one from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), one from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), one from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and one from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In accordance with section 109, this notice identifies the types of actions to which the NPS will apply the CEs, the considerations that the NPS will use in determining the applicability of the CEs, and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CEs, including application of extraordinary circumstances.
Learn More🐋Authorization for Marine Mammals in Angoon Ferry Terminal 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 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Angoon Ferry Terminal Modification Project in Angoon, Alaska.
Learn More🌱Scoping Notice for Environmental Review of Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on the environmental impacts of Texas Eastern Transmission's proposed Longwall Mining Panel M1 Project in Pennsylvania. The notice initiates a scoping period for evaluating issues related to the project, including land use, environmental effects, and public safety. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in the comment process to address key concerns and alternatives.
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