🌊Impact of Incidental Harassment Authorization on Construction in Oregon
NMFS has received a request from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Station Siuslaw River construction project in Florence, Oregon. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More🌉Changes to Umpqua River Bridge Regulations and Business Impact
The Coast Guard is changing the name and operating schedule that governs the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge across the Umpqua River, mile 11.5, at Reedsport, OR. This rule changes the name of the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge; allows that bridge to be maintained in the closed to navigation position, removes the requirement for fog signals for that bridge and changes the name of the US 101 Bridge that crosses the side channel of the Umpqua River.
Learn More🌿New Bureau of Land Management Decisions on Resource Management Plans
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Records of Decision (RODs) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments for Greater Sage-Grouse Rangewide Planning in Colorado and Oregon. The BLM's Principal Deputy Director signed the RODs, which constitute the decisions of the BLM to approve the RMP Amendments.
Learn More🌲Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment - Business Implications in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Lakeview RMP, located in the BLM's Lakeview District.
Learn More🌍Notice of Resource Management Plan for Cascade-Siskiyou Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) located in Oregon/Washington (OR/WA) and California (CA). The Director signed the ROD on January 7, 2025, which constitutes the decision of the BLM and makes the Approved RMP effective immediately.
Learn More🌾EIS for Owyhee Irrigation District Modernization Project Analysis
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Oregon State Office, in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, announces its intent to prepare an EIS for the Owyhee Irrigation District (OID) Infrastructure Modernization Project (Modernization Project). The project area is located along the Owyhee and Snake rivers in Eastern Oregon 50 miles west of Boise, Idaho in proximity to the town of Nyssa, Oregon. The proposed EIS will examine alternative solutions to improve the OID agricultural water management. OID is the sponsoring local organization for the project. NRCS is requesting comments to identify significant issues, potential alternatives, information, and analyses relevant to the proposed action from all interested individuals, Federal and State agencies, and Tribes.
Learn More🏞️Land Acquisition for Coquille Indian Tribe in Medford, Oregon
The Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs made a final agency determination to acquire in trust 2.42 acres, more or less, of land known as the Medford Site in the City of Medford, Jackson County, Oregon, for gaming and other purposes.
Learn More🌱Final Environmental Impact Statement for Elliott State Forest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announces the availability of a final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for the evaluation of incidental take permit applications and a supporting habitat conservation plan (HCP) developed by the Oregon Department of State Lands (ODSL; applicant). The applicant seeks incidental take permits from FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (together, the Services) to authorize the incidental take of three species expected to result from research and management activities on the Elliott State Research Forest in Coos and Douglas Counties, Oregon. With this notice, we also make available the final Elliott State Research Forest Habitat Conservation Plan submitted by the applicant.
Learn More🦉Record Decision on Barred Owl Management Strategy in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) adopting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Barred Owl Management Strategy and implementation of the strategy in western Oregon. The ROD constitutes the decision of the BLM.
Learn More🌾Availability of Bridge Creek Grazing Permits Environmental Impact Statement
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended (FLPMA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans.
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