🛢️Notice of Scoping Period for Pine Prairie Energy Center Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the opening of a scoping period for the Pine Prairie Energy Center Phase IV Expansion Project, inviting public comments on potential environmental impacts. The notice outlines the context, procedures for submission, and details the construction and operation of new facilities in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.
Learn More🗣️Louisiana Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement - Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Louisiana Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a series of public meetings via Zoom on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Central Time; Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Central Time; Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Central Time and Monday, February 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting on October 27, 2025 is for Committee members to hear testimony regarding their topic on the role of coroners in involuntary mental health commitments in Louisiana. The purpose of the meeting on November 20, 2025 is a Debriefing Meeting to discuss testimony received. The purpose of the meeting on January 7, 2026 is to discuss the 1st report draft. The purpose of February 2, 2026 meeting will be the final SAC meeting to vote on their report.
Learn More🚌American Safety Holdings' Acquisition of Dixieland Tours Approved
On June 17, 2025, American Safety Holdings, LLC (Holdings), a noncarrier, and its affiliate American Safety Transit, LLC (Transit), a motor passenger carrier, filed an application for control over substantially all the assets of American-International Travel, Inc. d/ b/a Dixieland Tours and Cruises (Dixieland), a motor passenger carrier. By supplement filed on August 1, 2025, Bricor Energy Group, LLC (Bricor), and Ana Begovich (Begovich), both noncarriers, joined the application, which was supplemented again on August 12, 2025. (Holdings, Transit, Bricor, and Begovich will be collectively referred to as Applicants). Applicants also seek after-the-fact authority for Holdings' prior acquisition of property from New Orleans Tours, Inc. (New Orleans Tours), and its affiliates, Airport Shuttle, LLC (Airport Shuttle), and Car Noir, LLC (Car Noir). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing these transactions. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Learn More💼Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Louisiana Businesses
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Louisiana dated September 5, 2025. Incident: Smitty's Supply Fire.
Learn More📈FERC Notice on Gulf South Pipeline Project Environmental Assessment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an environmental assessment for the Gulf South Pipeline Company's proposed Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project. This project aims to enhance natural gas delivery capabilities in Louisiana by restoring pipeline pressure and constructing new compressor facilities. The assessment evaluates environmental effects and invites public comments prior to project approval.
Learn More🛢️Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Requests Deadline Extension for Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company for an extension until December 31, 2027, to complete its 507G Line Abandonment Project in Louisiana. The company seeks more time to obtain necessary permits and coordinate with landowners while avoiding environmental impacts. Public comments on the request are invited.
Learn More🏗️Florida Gas Transmission Seeks Extension for Project Completion
Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has requested an extension until December 31, 2025, to complete the Comite River Relocation Project in Louisiana due to weather-related delays and increased system usage. The notice outlines the process for public comments and highlights the project's self-implementation status following a preceding notice.
Learn More⚡Pine Prairie Energy Center Regulatory Notice on Project Amendment
Pine Prairie Energy Center, LLC has filed an application for an amendment to its certificate of public convenience to construct a Phase IV Expansion Project in Louisiana. This project includes the installation of a new gas storage cavern and infrastructure modifications aimed at enhancing operational capacity and reliability at the facility. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting comments or motions to intervene by a specified deadline.
Learn More🛢️Notice of Extension Request for Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC for an extension until December 31, 2026, to complete the Central Louisiana Abandonment Project. The request cites challenges due to vessel availability and weather conditions, with a 15-day comment period established for stakeholders.
Learn More📅Cancellation Notice of Louisiana Advisory Committee Meeting
The Commission on Civil Rights published a notice in the Federal Register concerning a meeting of the Louisiana Advisory Committee. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, has been cancelled. The notice is in the Federal Register on Monday, August 4, 2025, in FR Document Number 2025-14714 on page 36419.
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