🗣️Notice of Louisiana Advisory Committee Public Meeting on Mental Health
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 meetings via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is for the Committee to review and discuss a project proposal regarding involuntary mental health commitments in Louisiana.
Learn More🎲Approval of Class III Gaming Compact Amendment in Louisiana
This notice announces the approval by operation of law of an amendment to the Tribal-State compact for the conduct of class III gaming between the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana governing the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities. The amendment extends the term of the compact for 7 years after the amendment goes into effect and increases the dollar amount threshold for Tribal licensing and State certification of vendors providing goods and services to the Tribe's gaming facilities.
Learn More🚧Gulf South Pipeline Environmental Review and Public Comments Notice
This document announces the scoping period for the Gulf South Pipeline Company's proposed Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeks public comments on the project’s environmental impacts, potential mitigation measures, and the applicability of eminent domain for land acquisition, thereby involving various stakeholders in the decision-making process.
Learn More🛢️Phillips 66 FTZ Notification for Renewable Fuels Production Activity
Phillips 66 Company has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board regarding proposed production activities for renewable fuels at its Lake Charles, Louisiana facility. The notification outlines specific foreign-status materials and finished products, inviting public comment and detailing the potential benefits from production under FTZ procedures.
Learn More📺Proposed Rule Change for KNOE-TV Broadcasting Services in Monroe
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray or Petitioner), the licensee of KNOE-TV, channel 8, Monroe, Louisiana (Station or KNOE-TV). Petitioner requests that the Bureau substitute channel 8 for channel 24 at Monroe, Louisiana in the Table of TV Allotments (table).
Learn More📺FCC Proposes Rule for Channel Substitution in Monroe, Louisiana
The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LETA or Petitioner) on January 10, 2025, as amended January 14, 2025, the licensee of noncommercial educational television PBS member station KLTM-TV, channel *13, Monroe, Louisiana (Station or KLTM). Petitioner requests that the Bureau substitute channel *29 for channel *13 at Monroe in the Table of TV Allotments (Table).
Learn More💡Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy announces the preparation of an environmental assessment for the South Central Louisiana Project, proposed by Florida Gas Transmission Company, aiming to enhance natural gas transportation capacity. The project involves constructing and modifying compressor stations in St. Landry and East Baton Rouge Parishes, Louisiana, with an expected review and comment period for stakeholders.
Learn More🛠️Environmental Assessment Schedule for South Central Louisiana Project
The Department of Energy has announced the preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the South Central Louisiana Project by Florida Gas Transmission, LLC. The assessment is part of the necessary regulatory framework to evaluate the construction of natural gas pipeline facilities, including compressor stations in Louisiana. The project aims to enhance natural gas transportation capacity significantly.
Learn More🌊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).
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