⚓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.
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.
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