💵Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree related to the Ley Creek Site under CERCLA, requiring certain defendants, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, to pay $12.7 million for environmental cleanup costs. Public comments on the decree are being accepted, with implications for responsible parties concerning compliance and financial obligations.
Learn More💧EONY Generation Limited Hydro Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding EONY Generation Limited's application for re-licensing the Moose River Hydroelectric Project. An environmental assessment will be conducted to evaluate the project's impact, inviting public engagement and comments. The project is located in Lewis County, New York, and aims to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn More⛽AmSpec LLC Approved as Commercial Gauger for Petroleum Products
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec LLC (Rensselaer, NY), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of September 11, 2024.
Learn More⚓Maritime Complaint Filed Against Priva Logistics Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from American Iron & Metal Company Inc. against Priva Logistics Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Shipping Act related to the release of sea waybills. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with deadlines for responses and decisions set in the following years.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Regulations
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🚫Goodyear Lake Hydro Withdraws License Amendment Application Notice
Goodyear Lake Hydro, L.L.C. has officially withdrawn its application for a non-capacity amendment for the Colliersville Hydroelectric Project No. 2788. The notice states that no opposition was filed against the withdrawal, resulting in the termination of the proceeding. The project is located on the Susquehanna River and does not occupy federal lands.
Learn More🌱EPA Announces Emergency Exemption for Isocycloseram in Onion Farming
EPA is announcing a specific exemption request from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to use the insecticide isocycloseram (CAS No. 2061933-85-3) to treat up to 2,500 acres of bulb onion to control onion thrips. The applicant proposes the use of a new chemical which has not been registered by EPA. Due to the urgent nature of the emergency, the limited time available to authorize this request in time for the use season, and the recently concluded public participation process for the related proposed Section 3 product registration for the same use, EPA has eliminated the public comment period. Nonetheless, interested parties may still contact the Agency with information about this notice and treatment program.
Learn More📦Phillip Marciano LLC Files Complaint Against US Cargo Services Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from Phillip Marciano LLC against US Cargo Services Inc. alleging violations related to shipping container delivery and improper charge demands. The complaint raises important regulatory considerations for common carriers under the Shipping Act of 1984 and indicates that a formal review process is underway.
Learn More🌊Application for Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project Analysis
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the application for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project, inviting public comments and recommendations for its environmental analysis. The document outlines key details about the project, the deadlines for input, and the regulatory framework under which it operates.
Learn More🌬️Draft General Conformity Determination Reevaluation for Gas Pipeline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released a Draft General Conformity Determination Reevaluation for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. The evaluation focuses on potential air quality impacts and emissions reductions, indicating necessary compliance with state implementation plans for air quality in New York and New Jersey. The public is invited to comment on this draft assessment.
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