🚧Inquiry on Blanket Certificate Cost Limitations in Natural Gas
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) seeks information and stakeholder perspectives to help the Commission explore whether, and if so how, to revise its Part 157, Subpart F blanket certificate regulations to adjust the cost limitations for projects that interstate natural gas pipelines may construct without a case- specific authorization order.
Learn More🌉Coast Guard Removes Drawbridge Regulation for Green Bay, WI
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Monroe Avenue Bridge, Mile 0.3, over the East River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The drawbridge was replaced with a fixed bridge in 1984, and the operating regulation listed in our regulations is no longer applicable or necessary.
Learn More🏛️New Federal Courthouse Project in Hartford Announced
This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction of a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut on June 20, 2025. The ROD was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the GSA PBS NEPA Desk Guide.
Learn More🚧Final Nonavailability Waiver
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) for two rubber-tired gantry cranes for use in the Rail Expansion, Rehabilitation, and Modernization Project--Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (Project). The Project received funds under the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program; therefore, FRA's Buy America requirements apply to the Project. The final waiver will apply to two rubber-tired gantry cranes based on the domestic nonavailability of the cranes. The final waiver will not apply to any construction materials, and therefore, FRA is not waiving any applicable requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). A substantively identical Notice was placed on public inspection on January 21, 2025, but withdrawn before publication.
Learn More🌉Presidential Permit for Laredo Border Crossing Expansion
The presidential permit authorizes the City of Laredo, Texas, to expand and operate a vehicular border crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge. It outlines construction and operational standards, environmental mitigation measures, and compliance requirements. The permit also stipulates conditions and obligations related to federal oversight and indemnification.
Learn More🚧FRA Seeks Comments on Information Collection Regarding Blocked Crossings
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More🚧Texas DOT MOU Renewal Impacts Federal Highway Project Responsibilities
This notice announces that FHWA received an amended renewal package from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program (Program). This Program allows for FHWA to assign, and States to assume, responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all or part of FHWA's responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any Federal environmental law with respect to one or more Federal highway projects within the State.
Learn More🏥VA Proposes Environmental Impact Statement for Reno Medical Center Relocation
This Notice provides information to Federal, state, and local agencies; Native American tribes; and other interested persons regarding VA's intent to prepare a Programmatic EIS (PEIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts for the proposed relocation of the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center (Reno VAMC) services and facilities in Reno, Nevada. Programmatic National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents are used to assess the environmental impacts of proposed policies, plans, programs, or projects for which subsequent actions will be implemented based on the programmatic analyses, providing the foundation for subsequent additional analysis of specific actions that "tier" from the programmatic document. Tiering allows an agency to eliminate repetitive discussions of the same issues, focus on the actual issues ripe for decision, and exclude from consideration issues already decided or not yet ripe for environmental review. Programmatic NEPA analysis is appropriate in cases where an agency is adopting a large multi-phased program, plans or suite of projects, allowing an agency to make informed decisions timed to coincide with meaningful points in agency planning and decision making. Such is the case with the proposed relocation of the VASNHCS Reno VAMC services and facilities in Reno, Nevada (i.e., project specific siting/construction/ operation of necessary services and supporting facilities, leasing needs, and site opportunities). The analyses for these actions will be broadly discussed in the programmatic document (PEIS) and the specific analyses deferred to the subsequent tiered NEPA document(s) when ripe for environmental review.
Learn More🌊PG&E Seeks Variance for Environmental Assessment on Poe Project
The Department of Energy's notice details Pacific Gas & Electric Company's application for a temporary variance to reduce water flows from Poe Dam to conduct maintenance. This action will impact the North Fork Feather River and involves an environmental assessment by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as part of compliance with federal laws. Public engagement is encouraged during the review process.
Learn More⚡Notice on Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Project Licensing
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the Lower Saranac Hydroelectric Project's application for a new license. This notice includes details on project specifications, procedural schedules for relicensing, and opportunities for public engagement in environmental considerations. Cooperating agencies and interested parties are invited to submit study requests and comments following the established deadlines.
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