💵Proposed Changes to Hennepin NAF Wage Area and Business Impacts
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to abolish the Hennepin, Minnesota, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and define most of its counties to the nearest NAF FWS wage areas. Those counties without NAF FWS employment would no longer be defined to a NAF wage area. These changes are necessary because NAF FWS employment in the survey area has been declining, and the local activities no longer have the capability to conduct local wage surveys.
Learn More🌉Final EIS for Grand Portage Land Port Modernization Released
This notice announces the availability of the Final EIS, which examines potential environmental impacts from the modernization and expansion of the Grand Portage LPOE, located within the Grand Portage Reservation of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (herein referred to as the Grand Portage Band). The existing Grand Portage LPOE is owned and managed by GSA and is operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Final EIS describes the purpose and need for the project; alternatives considered; the existing environment that could be affected; the potential impacts resulting from each of the alternatives; and proposed best management practices and mitigation measures. The Final EIS also includes a Floodplain and Wetlands Assessment and Statement of Findings as a result of potential construction in a floodplain and wetlands at the Grand Portage LPOE. Based on impacts analyses and public comments, GSA has identified the Proposed Action as described in the Final EIS as its preferred alternative.
Learn More🌿Proposed NOX Emission Limits for Keetac Taconite Facility
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to modify nitrogen oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) emission limits for the indurating furnace at United States Steel's (U.S. Steel's) Keetac taconite facility in Keewatin, Minnesota (Keetac), to satisfy the requirement for best available retrofit technology (BART) at taconite facilities. EPA is proposing this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More🍺Amendments to Prairie Island Indian Community Liquor Control Ordinance
This notice publishes amendments to the Prairie Island Indian Community's Liquor Control Ordinance, enacted by Resolution No. 23-8- 30-158. This Ordinance amends and supersedes the existing Prairie Island Mdewakanton Dakota Community Liquor Control Ordinance, adopted on July 10, 1992, by Resolution Number 92-84; amended on October 14, 1992, by Resolution Number 92-118, amended August 9, 2023, by Resolution Number 23-8-9-150.
Learn More🌊Blue Earth County Application for Surrender of Hydroelectric Exemption
The Department of Energy issues a notice regarding Blue Earth County's application to surrender the Rapidan Dam Hydroelectric Project exemption. The notice invites public comments and outlines requirements for environmental compliance and agency collaboration, particularly concerning water quality certification and project decommissioning plans.
Learn More⚠️NRC Seeks Comments on Monticello Nuclear License Amendment
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. DPR-22, issued to Northern States Power Company for operation of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1 (Monticello). The proposed amendment would revise the Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme. The proposed amendment is being requested under exigent circumstances pursuant to NRC regulations.
Learn More⚡Low Head Hydro Project
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding Low Head Hydro M 8, LLC's application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a hydropower project at Mississippi Lock and Dam 8. The notice invites public comments and outlines project details, including the proposed facilities and power generation capacity. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with stakeholders during the application process.
Learn More🚍Transportation Board Approves Acquisition of Minnesota Motor Carriers
TIP Minnesota Coaches Acquisition LLC, TIP MN Investments LP, and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP (Applicants) filed an application seeking authority to acquire control of seven interstate passenger motor carriers: Marschall Line, Inc. (Marschall Line), Minnesota Coaches, Inc. (Minnesota Coaches), Rehbein Transit Co., Inc. (Rehbein), Ready Bus Company Inc. (Ready Bus), Voyageur Bus Company, Inc. (Voyageur Bus), Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc. (Minn-Dakota), and Faribault Transportation Service, Inc. (FTS) (collectively, the Subject Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
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