📅Notice of Public Meeting for Rhode Island Advisory Committee
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 Rhode Island Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will a public meeting via Zoom. The purpose is for the committee to meet as a newly appointed committee.
Learn More🐋Renewal Authorization for Marine Mammal Incidental Take in RI
In accordance with the regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a renewal incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) to incidentally harass marine mammals during construction activities associated with the relocation of NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA) in Rhode Island.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Notice for Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project Licensing
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission officially filed a notice regarding the Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project application by New England Hydropower Company, LLC. The document details the licensing procedure, project specifications, and encourages public participation while setting deadlines for additional study requests and cooperation.
Learn More⚡New England Hydropower Company Preliminary Permit Application Overview
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepts New England Hydropower Company's preliminary permit application for the Manville Dam Hydroelectric Project. This notice seeks public comments and outlines the project's feasibility study, including various technical features designed to generate renewable energy and connect to the regional grid.
Learn More🐬Renewal IHA Proposed for NOAA’s Construction Activities in RI
NMFS received a request from the U.S. Navy on behalf of the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) for the renewal of their currently active incidental harassment authorization (IHA) (hereinafter, the "Project") to take marine mammals incidental to construction activities associated with the relocation of NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA) in Rhode Island. NOAA OMAO activities are nearly identical to those covered in the current authorization. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), prior to issuing the currently active IHA, NMFS requested comments on both the proposed IHA and the potential for renewing the initial authorization if certain requirements were satisfied. The renewal requirements have been satisfied, and NMFS is now providing an additional 15-day comment period to allow for any additional comments on the proposed renewal not previously provided during the initial 30- day comment period.
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