🌱NRCS Rescinds Environmental Impact Statement for GreenThumb Gardens
NRCS, in cooperation with the New York City (NYC) Parks and Recreation Department GreenThumb Network, is issuing this notice to advise Federal, State and local government agencies and the public that USDA NRCS is rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the GreenThumb Gardens Water Supply Project Watershed Plan which was published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2024. NRCS conducted an Environmental Evaluation (EE) and determined that the action has no reasonably foreseeable significant effect, and the action is identified within scope of a Categorical Exclusion (CE). NRCS is rescinding the NOI because these findings will satisfy the NEPA requirements for this project and an EIS is no longer necessary.
Learn More⛽National Fuel Gas Supply's Extension Request for Zoar Project
The Department of Energy published a notice regarding National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation's request for an extension to finalize the Zoar Storage Field Project in New York. The notice includes a 15-day comment period for public engagement, discussing abandonment operations and remediation efforts for several wells encountered during construction.
Learn More⚛️License Amendment Proposal for Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License (RFOL) No. NPF-69, issued to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG, or the licensee) for operation of the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Unit 2, located in Oswego, New York. The proposed license amendment would revise the technical specifications (TS) to eliminate the requirement for automatic main steam line (MSL) isolation based on the temperature in the area around the MSL. In lieu of automatic isolation, a new specification is proposed that requires manual action when the MSL area temperature is above the limit.
Learn More🌊Notice of Temporary Variance Application for Hydropower Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted an application from Erie Boulevard Hydropower for a temporary variance related to reservoir elevation at the Hudson River Project. The notice invites public comments and specifies filing procedures, emphasizing the need for compliance with environmental regulations and the involvement of cooperating agencies.
Learn More⚡Central Hudson Hydro Projects
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation's intent to file a license application for two hydroelectric projects. The document discusses the pre-filing process, environmental considerations, and opportunities for public input, setting the stage for further regulatory developments in energy infrastructure.
Learn More✈️FAA Waiver on Slot Usage Requirements
This action extends the Staffing-Related Relief Concerning Operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, initially published on September 20, 2023, and extended to October 26, 2025, through March 28, 2026 (Winter 2025/2026), and March 29, 2026, through October 24, 2026 (Summer 2026). The limited waiver is effective until October 24, 2026, and does not apply to any slots granted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 505 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Learn More💧Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydro License Surrender Notice and Impact
The Department of Energy has accepted the application for the surrender of the license for the Hollow Dam Hydroelectric Project by Ampersand Hollow Dam Hydro, LLC. The notice includes important details about the application process, decommissioning plans, and invites public comments, impacts on local agencies, and further regulatory considerations.
Learn More🌍EPA Proposes Air Plan Approval for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the State of New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) related to a source-specific SIP (SSSIP) revision for Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, 513 Technology Boulevard, Rochester, New York (the Facility). The EPA is proposing to find that the control options in this SSSIP revision implement Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) with respect to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the relevant Facility source, which are identified as one solvent-based film coating machine. This SSSIP revision is intended to implement VOC RACT for the relevant Facility source in accordance with the requirements for implementation of the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS. EPA proposes to determine that this action will not interfere with ozone NAAQS requirements and meets all applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More⚡Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy announces Lyonsdale Associates, LLC's intent to prepare an environmental assessment for the relicense application of the 3.0-megawatt Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project on the Moose River, NY. The assessment will involve public participation and review, with staff not anticipating major environmental impacts.
Learn More💵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.
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