🏺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.
Learn More🛠️Environmental Assessment Schedule for Bog Compressor Project
The notice announces the preparation of an environmental assessment for Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC's Bog Compressor Project. It details the construction of natural gas facilities aimed at capturing emissions, outlines the environmental review schedule, and highlights compliance requirements for federal authorizations.
Learn More🚧Regulatory Notice
This notice announces final environmental actions taken by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding two projects: the Ontario International Airport Connector Project, Cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario, San Bernardino County, California; and the Draw One Bridge Replacement Project in Boston, Suffolk County and Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The purpose of this notice is to publicly announce FTA's environmental decisions on the subject projects, and to activate the limitation on any claims that may challenge these final environmental actions.
Learn More⚡Notice of Application and Impact on Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC
The Department of Energy's notice details Distrigas of Massachusetts LLC's application to amend its LNG import terminal and regasification facilities, enhancing environmental compliance through improved emissions management with a proposed redundant boil-off gas compressor system. Interested parties may intervene or comment on the proposal, affecting operational dynamics in the energy sector.
Learn More⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for Webster Hydro Electric Company
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of an exemption from licensing for the North Village Pond Project No. 5824 from Webster Hydro Electric Company, Inc. to West Dudley Hydro LLC. The project is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and the transfer does not require Commission approval.
Learn More🌉FERC Notice on Cape Cod Canal Bridge Relocation and Scoping Process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated a scoping period to gather public comments on the environmental issues related to the planned Cape Cod Canal Bridge Relocation Project by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. This notice invites stakeholders to engage in the NEPA review process concerning the potential environmental impacts of the project.
Learn More🏘️Revised Fair Market Rents FY 2025
This notice updates the FY 2025 FMRs for several areas based on new survey data.
Learn More🦞Notice on Exempted Fishing Permit for Massachusetts Fisheries 2025
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an exempted fishing permit renewal application from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The exempted fishing permit (EFP) would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the applicant. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
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