⚡Environmental Assessment Notice for NY Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for the relicense of the Crescent Hydroelectric Project in New York. The assessment will consider public comments, aiming to ensure compliance with environmental regulations before licensing the project.
Learn More🏭EPA Approves Air Quality Plan for Lehigh Cement in New York
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving 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 Lehigh Cement Company LLC, located at 313 Warren Street, Glens Falls, New York (the Facility). The control options in this SSSIP revision implement Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) with respect to nitrogen oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) emissions from the relevant Facility source, which is identified as one Portland cement kiln (the Kiln). This action is being taken in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for implementation of the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS. The EPA proposed to approve this rule on December 26, 2024, and received no comments. This final action will not interfere with ozone NAAQS requirements and meets all applicable requirements of the CAA.
Learn More⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for Adams Power Project No. 6878
The Department of Energy's notice explains the transfer of exemption from licensing for the Adams Power Project No. 6878 to LSA Power LLC. Initially issued in 1983, this exemption allows for continued operation without further congressional approval. The project is situated on Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York.
Learn More🏺Notice of Inventory Completion under NAGPRA for New York State Parks
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYOPRHP) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🚂Central New York Railroad Corporation Lease and Operation Exemption
The Surface Transportation Board announced an exemption allowing Central New York Railroad Corporation to continue leasing and operating rail lines from Norfolk Southern Railway. The notice details the history of the lease, proposed amendments, and the terms surrounding an existing interchange commitment, ensuring ongoing rail services in New York and Pennsylvania.
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💧New York Power Authority Water Quality Certification Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the water quality certification request associated with a project by the New York Power Authority. The agency is obligated to act within one year, or else the authority to certify is waived under the Clean Water Act.
Learn More⚡️Notice of Hydroelectric Project Application by Town of Wells
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of the Town of Wells’ application for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project. It includes details about the project, compliance requirements for public participation, and deadlines for motions to intervene and protests. This will affect stakeholders in energy production and local communities along the Sacandaga River in New York.
Learn More🏛️Public Meeting Notice for NY Advisory Committee by U.S. Civil Rights Commission
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the New York Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Learn More🌍EPA Approves VOC Emission Limits for Knowlton Technologies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving 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 Knowlton Technologies LLC, located at 213 Factory Street, Watertown, New York (the Facility). The control options in this SSSIP revision address volatile organic compound (VOC) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for the Facility source identified as two 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks holding virgin methanol. This action is being taken in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for implementation of the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS. The EPA proposed to approve this rule on November 26, 2024, and received no comments. This final action will not interfere with ozone NAAQS requirements and meets all applicable requirements of the CAA.
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