🌊EPA Notice of Environmental Impact Statements Availability
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for two major projects. This includes the Blue Marlin Offshore Port Project and the Commonwealth LNG Project, each with specific comment periods. The EPA's comments on these EISs will be publicly available, emphasizing transparency and scrutiny of environmental assessments.
Learn More🌊Deepwater Port License Application for Blue Marlin LLC Overview
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration announce the start of the comment period and the public meeting for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the BMOP LLC (BMOP) deepwater port license application for the export of oil from the United States to nations abroad. The BMOP application proposes the ownership, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of an offshore oil export deepwater port that would be located within and adjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in West Cameron Lease Blocks (WC) 509 and 508 and East Cameron (EC) Block 263. Following the existing Stingray pipeline, the DWP will be approximately 99 statute miles off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an approximate water depth of 162 feet. The deepwater port would allow for loading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and other sized crude oil cargo carriers via a Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM).
Learn More🌐Gulf South Pipeline Project Regulatory Notice and Application Details
Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC, has filed an application for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project in Louisiana, which includes replacing pipeline segments and constructing a new compressor station. The project aims to increase gas capacity and improve system reliability. The public has opportunities to participate in the review process through comments and interventions.
Learn More🗣️Louisiana Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
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 meeting via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to discuss SAC concept project.
Learn More🚂Implications of Arkansas Louisiana Railroad Service Discontinuation
The Surface Transportation Board has approved the Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co.'s request to discontinue rail service over a 9.32-mile line in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The decision follows the lease expiration with Union Pacific Railroad and could affect local and overhead rail traffic. Protections for adversely affected employees have also been established.
Learn More🌱Draft Environmental Impact of CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects. This draft EIS aims to address environmental concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding air quality impacts, focusing on nitrogen dioxide and particulate emissions. Stakeholders are encouraged to comment on the EIS to influence the final review process.
Learn More💰Louisiana Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for 2025
This is a notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Louisiana dated February 5, 2025. Incident: January 2025 Winter Storm.
Learn More⚡Notice of Environmental Assessment for Pipeline Project in Texas
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an environmental assessment for the Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project proposed by Texas Gas Transmission, LLC and Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC. The Project aims to expand natural gas transportation capacity in Louisiana, involving facility upgrades and environmental considerations as mandated under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Learn More🌊Notice of Availability for Venice Gathering System Project Assessment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an environmental assessment for the proposed abandonment of the Venice Gathering System Project, covering the impact on natural gas pipelines in the Gulf of America. The assessment includes public comment opportunities and focuses on meeting the National Environmental Policy Act's requirements.
Learn More🌍FERC Scoping Notice for South Central Louisiana Project Impact
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a scoping process for comments on environmental concerns regarding the Florida Gas Transmission Company's South Central Louisiana Project. This notice details project specifications, public participation methods, and the importance of gathering input on potential environmental impacts related to proposed construction and operation activities in Louisiana.
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