⚛️NRC Receives Construction Permit Application for Clinch River Nuclear Site
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⚡Northwest Pipeline's Application for Daggett Compressor Station
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the filing of an application by Northwest Pipeline LLC to construct the Daggett Compressor Station in Utah. This project aims to enhance natural gas transportation capacity, with an estimated cost of over $77 million. The notice outlines public participation options, an intervention deadline, and the process for comment submissions.
Learn More🛠️Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company Project Petition Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice concerning a petition from Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company for the reissuance of a certificate for their Northeast Supply Enhancement Project. This includes the construction of multiple pipeline loops and compressor stations aimed at increasing transportation capacity and efficiency in the natural gas sector. The petition is open for public comment and intervention.
Learn More🚧USDOT Extends Nomination for Advisory Board Membership
The Department announces an extension of its solicitation for nominations for membership on the U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is intended to provide strategic vision and high-level guidance to modernize and enhance the United States transportation systems.
Learn More🚧Final Agency Actions on Pennsylvania Transportation Project Notice
This notice announces action taken by FHWA and other Federal agencies that are final. The actions relate to the U.S. 6219, Section 050 Transportation Improvement Project from Meyersdale, PA to Old Salisbury Road, MD located in Somerset County, PA and Garrett County, MD.
Learn More🌊Intent to Prepare Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Navigation Channel
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division, Vicksburg District (CEMVK) is announcing its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate extending shallow-draft navigation up to 135 miles on the Red River from its present terminus at Shreveport, Louisiana into Southwest Arkansas. Under the authority of Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 (Section 203), as amended, the non-Federal Interest, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division will perform the investigation to determine the feasibility of a proposed Southwest Arkansas Red River Navigation (SWARRN) channel.
Learn More🏗️DHS Waives Legal Requirements for Border Construction in Arizona
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 Arizona.
Learn More⚡Notice of Meeting for Niangua Hydroelectric Project by FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a meeting on the Niangua Hydroelectric Project to discuss regulatory compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Key stakeholders including the Osage Nation and the Advisory Council will participate in discussions regarding the surrender determination of the project. The meeting will take place virtually and will focus on findings related to historic preservation.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves NuScale US460 Small Modular Reactor Design
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a standard design approval (SDA) to NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) for the NuScale US460 small modular reactor (SMR) standard design. The SDA allows the NuScale US460 SMR standard design to be referenced in an application for a construction permit or operating license, or an application for a combined license or manufacturing license under NRC regulations.
Learn More🌊Notice on Verdant Power's Tidal Energy Project Application
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted a preliminary permit application from Verdant Power, Inc. to study the Long Island Sound Tidal Energy Project. The project, located in Eastern Long Island Sound, aims to assess the feasibility of a tidal energy generation system and invites public comments and applications for competing projects.
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