🎤Notice of Public Meeting on Involuntary Mental Health Commitments
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, September 22, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. and Monday, September 29, 2025 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Central Time. The purpose of the meeting on September 22, 2025 is for Committee members to plan for hearing testimony on September 29, 2025 regarding their topic on involuntary mental health commitments in Louisiana.
Learn More🚂Port Rail, Inc. Secures Exemption for Operation in Lake Charles
Port Rail, Inc. has received an exemption to lease and operate rail segments in Lake Charles, Louisiana, extending approximately 13.59 miles. Their amended lease agreements with the District will allow them to conduct common carrier operations, enhancing their service capacity without restrictions on interchanging traffic with rail carriers.
Learn More📈Gulf South Pipeline SECURE Project Notice of Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Southeast Compression Utility and Reliability Expansion Project, proposed by Gulf South Pipeline Company. The project includes construction and modification of compressor stations across Louisiana and Mississippi, aiming to improve natural gas transportation services to southeast markets. Public comments and regulatory timelines for federal authorizations are outlined.
Learn More🔧Notice of Intent for Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project EIS
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed Sabine Pass Stage 5 Expansion Project, which involves new construction and operation of natural gas facilities. The notice invites public comments and outlines potential environmental impacts, land use, and required permits.
Learn More🏗️Waivers and Alternative Requirements for CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds
This notice governs Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds awarded under several appropriations acts identified in the Table of Contents. Specifically, this notice includes waivers and alternative requirements for the State of Louisiana; Kauai County, HI; and American Samoa in response to their submitted requests for waivers and alternative requirements for grants provided under the public laws cited in this notice.
Learn More🗣️Public Meeting Notice for Louisiana Advisory Committee on 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 public business meeting via Zoom on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is for SAC members to review and discuss panels for their future briefing meetings regarding involuntary mental health commitments in Louisiana.
Learn More🌍Public Scoping Notice for Venture Global LNG's Expansion Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a scoping period for public comments on the environmental issues related to Venture Global LNG's planned Plaquemines Expansion Project in Louisiana. This notice encourages stakeholder engagement to identify concerns and impacts associated with the project, forming part of the broader NEPA review process.
Learn More🌊Environmental Assessment Notice for BOST4 & BOST5 Hydroelectric Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a notice regarding the Environmental Assessment for BOST4 and BOST5 Hydroelectric LLC projects, concerning amendments to their previous licenses. The assessment evaluates the environmental impacts of replacing a single turbine with multiple smaller turbines while maintaining the current generating capacity. The notice invites public comments and outlines the compliance process.
Learn More🌍Louisiana SIP Revision Approved for Sulfur Dioxide Compliance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision which Louisiana submitted to EPA on April 2, 2025, for attaining the Evangeline Parish 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) primary national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) nonattainment area. EPA is finalizing approval of the following Clean Air Act (CAA) SIP elements: The attainment demonstration for the SO<INF>2</INF> NAAQS, which includes an Agreed Order on Consent (AOC) for the Cabot Corporation's Ville Platte Plant (Cabot) facility; the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan; the reasonably available control measures (RACM) and reasonably available control technology (RACT) demonstration; the emission inventories; and the contingency measures. The State has demonstrated that its current Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) program covers this NAAQS; therefore, no revision to the SIP is required for the NNSR element.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses in 2025
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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