🚢Notice of Mississippi River Commission Public Meetings for Fall 2025
The Mississippi River Commission will hold its fall of 2025 meetings at the below locations, dates and times.
Learn More🚄Rescinding Environmental Review for Baltimore-Washington SCMAGLEV Project
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is announcing that it is rescinding its Notice of Intent (NOI) and will not prepare the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Baltimore- Washington Superconducting Magnetic Levitation (SCMAGLEV) Project described therein. FRA previously issued a NOI to prepare an EIS in the Federal Register on November 15, 2016.
Learn More⚡Notice of Declaration for Partridge Peak Energy Project
The Department of Energy has issued a notice soliciting comments regarding the Partridge Peak Energy Project by Paradigm Shift Hydro, LLC. This project involves a closed-loop pumped storage hydropower facility in Maine, aiming to enhance local energy capacity and engage stakeholders before regulatory approval.
Learn More🐾Notice for Reinstatement of Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program Grants
The FHWA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for reinstatement of a previously approved information collection that is summarized below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More⚓Proposed Security Zone at Seaport Manatee
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a permanent security zone in the vicinity of Seaport Manatee facilities and ship berths. This action is necessary to enhance safety and protect vessels, facilities, and infrastructure from potential threats. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking. This proposed rulemaking would allow for controlled access of authorized vessels and facility personnel within the security zone only.
Learn More🌎Availability Notice for Environmental Impact Statements by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency announces the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for public review. It outlines the responsible agency and provides relevant comment deadlines for specific projects, which require public input and compliance with environmental regulations. Business owners may need to respond to these reports concerning potential impacts on their operations.
Learn More🌉Coast Guard Removes Drawbridge Operation Regulation for VA
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Dominion Boulevard (US17) Bridge, mile 8.8 across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA. The Dominion Boulevard (US17) Drawbridge has been removed in its entirety and replaced with a high-level fixed bridge as of October 20, 2016. The operating regulation for the bridge is no longer applicable or necessary and will be removed from the CFR.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment on Aspen Hydroelectric Project
The City of Aspen has filed an application for a non-capacity amendment to its hydroelectric project license at Ruedi Dam. Proposed modifications include building a powerhouse, adding a turbine, and upgrading the electrical system. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to prepare an environmental assessment, inviting public comments prior to final decisions.
Learn More🌊IHA Issued for Sand Island Pile Dike Repairs Impacting Marine Mammals
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Sand Island Pile Dike Repairs Project in the Mouth of the Columbia River (MCR).
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety
This notice announces a public meeting to discuss how data collected from pipeline operators can be used to improve pipeline and public safety. Discussion topics include how data collected by PHMSA is currently used by stakeholders, displayed on the PHMSA website, and used to generate pipeline safety performance measures. PHMSA is also interested in identifying data that is collected but not used by any stakeholders, as well as data that should be collected but is not. The meeting will be recorded but there will not be a live webcast.
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