🌊Dominion Energy's Notice for Environmental Assessment - Key Compliance Info
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.'s request for an extension of its seasonal turbine venting period for the Parr Hydroelectric Project. The notice announces the intention to prepare an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act, with a draft scheduled for release by September 30, 2025.
Learn More🏭Notice of Environmental Management Advisory Board Meeting
This notice announces an in-person/livestreamed meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Learn More🌫️Proposed Rule for South Carolina's Regional Haze Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) dated March 3, 2022, as satisfying the applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the program's second planning period. South Carolina's SIP submission addresses the requirement that states must periodically revise their long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility, including regional haze, in mandatory Class I Federal areas. The SIP submission also addresses other applicable requirements for the second planning period of the regional haze program. EPA is proposing this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the Act.
Learn More🌊Notice of Dominion Energy's Temporary Turbine Venting Variance Application
The Department of Energy has accepted an application from Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for a temporary variance of the seasonal turbine venting period for the Parr Hydroelectric Project. The request is aimed at increasing dissolved oxygen levels in the Broad River, with a public comment deadline set for August 27, 2025.
Learn More⚡Duke Energy's Hydro Application Notice and Procedural Schedule
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, provides notice of Duke Energy Carolinas' application for a new major license concerning the Bad Creek Pumped Storage Project. The application includes updates on project details, procedural timelines, and opportunities for public participation in the review process.
Learn More💧Duke Energy Environmental Assessment for Water Intake Facility
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has filed an application to prepare an environmental assessment for a proposed raw water intake facility on Lake Keowee. This includes a 0.37 acre easement for construction activities affecting water withdrawal rates, requiring public comment and review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Learn More📅Notice of Public Meeting - South Carolina 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 South Carolina Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to continue discussing potential civil rights topics of study.
Learn More🏗️Carolina Gas Transmission's Request for Project Authorization
Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request for authorization to construct a new meter and valve facility at an existing site in South Carolina. This project aims to enhance gas transportation capacity, benefiting the region’s energy needs and supporting local businesses, including Sonoco Products Company. Interested parties can participate in the regulatory process by filing comments or protests.
Learn More🌊NOAA Public Meeting on National Estuarine Research Reserve Evaluation
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management will hold a virtual public meeting to solicit input on the performance evaluation of the North Inlet-Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. NOAA also invites the public to submit written comments.
Learn More🔧Notification of GE Gas Turbines Production Activity in FTZ 38
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received notification from GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) LLC regarding proposed production activities within FTZ 38. The notification details the specific foreign-status materials and finished products, including gas turbines, and invites public comment from interested parties on the application.
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