💧Notice of Transfer of Exemption for North Village Pond Project
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of an exemption from licensing for the North Village Pond Project No. 5824 to Webster Hydro LLC. Originally issued to Webster Hydro Electric Company, Inc. in 1982, this transfer does not require additional approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The project is situated on the French River in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Learn More⚡Analysis of Boott Hydropower's License Amendment and Business Implications
The notice details Boott Hydropower’s application for a major license amendment to operate the Lowell Hydroelectric Project, including significant operational changes affecting fish passage facilities. Stakeholder comments are solicited as the application undergoes procedural evaluation, with enhanced requirements to support environmental considerations and operational compliance measures.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announcement
The Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils will hold a public meeting of their joint Northeast Trawl Advisory Panel.
Learn More🚚CDL Skills Test Exemption Application by Massachusetts State Police
FMCSA requests public comment on the Massachusetts Department of State Police's request for an exemption to conduct modified commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test exams on the island of Martha's Vineyard. According to the applicant, the island of Martha's Vineyard does not have the infrastructure for applicant drivers to demonstrate the two sets of lane changes required by the CDL skills test.
Learn More⚓New Temporary Safety Zones for Sunrise Wind Farm Construction
The Coast Guard is establishing 85 temporary safety zones around the construction of individual wind energy facilities during the development of the Sunrise Wind Farm project area. The project area lies within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0487, approximately 16 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, MA. This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility. When a safety zone is being enforced, only attending vessels and vessels with authorization are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zone.
Learn More🌊Draft Environmental Impact Statement Notice for Hydroelectric Projects
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Projects. The document contains analyses of proposed projects and invites public comments, facilitating stakeholder engagement ahead of potential licensing decisions. Comments can be submitted electronically or in-person during public sessions.
Learn More💊DEA Suspends Registration of Dr. Lee Altman for Violations
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued an Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of Registration to Dr. Lee S. Altman, alleging he poses an imminent danger due to material falsifications in his DEA application and issuing prescriptions without legitimate medical purpose. The document details his violations of the Controlled Substances Act and the subsequent proceedings leading to his registration's revocation.
Learn More🏺Notice of Inventory Completion at Robbins Museum of Archaeology
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Robbins Museum of Archaeology has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More💧Holyoke Gas & Electric Seeks Extension for Hydroelectric License
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the acceptance of an application from the City of Holyoke Gas & Electric Department for a 9-year extension of the Station No. 5 Hydroelectric Project license. The request aims to synchronize expiration dates with other related projects, facilitating a streamlined relicensing process. Public comments and participation are encouraged regarding this application.
Learn More⚡Compliance Requirements for Lowell Hydroelectric Project Application
The Department of Energy has accepted Boott Hydropower's application for the Lowell Hydroelectric Project, soliciting public comments and interventions. The project involves significant environmental and operational requirements, including fish passage facilities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Power Act. Interested parties can participate in the process through designated filing methods before specific deadlines.
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