📅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 discuss topic ideas.
Learn More💧Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Project Licensing in RI
The Department of Energy's notice details the application for the Elizabeth Webbing Falls Hydroelectric Project, filed by One Drop Hydro, LLC. It outlines procedural steps, deadlines for study requests, and compliance requirements for environmental impact assessments, inviting stakeholder participation in the licensing process.
Learn More⚓New Temporary Safety Zones for Sunrise Wind Farm Construction
The Coast Guard is establishing 85 temporary safety zones around the construction of individual wind energy facilities during the development of the Sunrise Wind Farm project area. The project area lies within Federal waters on the Outer Continental Shelf, specifically in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0487, approximately 16 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, MA. This action protects life, property, and the environment during construction of each facility. When a safety zone is being enforced, only attending vessels and vessels with authorization are permitted to enter or remain in the safety zone.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Rhode Island Advisory Committee Public Meeting
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 discuss topic ideas.
Learn More🚢Proposed Security Zone Near Electric Boat Shipyard in RI
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a security zone in the waters adjacent to the General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation Quonset Point facility in Narragansett Bay, North Kingstown, RI. This action is necessary to protect the facility, material storage areas, and adjacent areas from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents or incidents of a similar nature. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit all persons and vessels from operating within the prescribed security zone without first obtaining authorization by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More📋Correction Notice for Rhode Island Advisory Committee Meeting
The Commission on Civil Rights is correcting its meeting notice for the Rhode Island Advisory Committee.
Learn More📅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.
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