💰Extension of Funding Application Deadlines for SD-4 and NSD-1
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) published a document in the Federal Register of March 12, 2025, informing the public about the availability of funding for 2026 Basic Field Grants. This document extends the Pre-Application and Application deadlines for the SD-4 and NSD-1 service areas.
Learn More🌫️South Dakota's Regional Haze Plan Approval and Business Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) submission submitted by the State of South Dakota on July 29, 2022 (South Dakota's 2022 SIP submission), under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the program's second implementation period. South Dakota's 2022 SIP submission addresses the requirement that states revise their long-term strategies every implementation period to make reasonable progress towards the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility, including regional haze, in mandatory Class I Federal areas. South Dakota's 2022 SIP submission also addresses other applicable requirements for the second implementation period of the regional haze program. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More🌲Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board Meeting Notice
The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The board is authorized under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, the National Forest Management Act of 1976, the Federal Public Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the board is to provide advice and recommendations on a broad range of forest issues such as forest plan revisions or amendments; forest health including fire, insects, and disease; travel management; forest monitoring and evaluation; recreation fees; and site-specific projects having forest-wide implications.
Learn More⛽Extension of Gasoline Volatility Waiver for Ohio & South Dakota
This final rule extends the effective date for removal of the 1-psi gasoline volatility waiver in Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota by one year from April 28, 2025, to April 28, 2026. This action responds to petitions from the Governors of Ohio and South Dakota requesting an extension of the effective date to the summer of 2026.
Learn More⚛️Hearing Notice for Powertech USA's Uranium Recovery License Renewal
This notice concerns a proceeding on Powertech (USA) Inc.'s license renewal application for the Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility. It details the involvement of various organizations in the hearing process, upcoming hearings, and procedures for public participation, highlighting potential community concerns and regulatory oversight issues.
Learn More🌧️SBA Extends Disaster Loan Deadlines for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (FEMA-4842-DR), dated November 1, 2024. Incident: Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding.
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