Proposed Rule 15 May 2025 maritime safety, safety zones, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, harbors, coast guard, security measures, rocket launches, marine safety, navigation (water), waterways, texas, regulatory compliance

🚀Establishment of Safety Zones for Rocket Launches in Gulf of America

The Coast Guard proposes to establish two permanent safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by commercial spaceflight activities. The proposed permanent safety zones are located in navigable waters of South Bay, TX and in navigable waters of the Gulf of America. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zones during scheduled launches, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Notice 14 May 2025 public participation, lng, environmental, energy, texas, regulation, compliance

🏭Scoping Notice for Golden Pass LNG Terminal and Public Comments

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has initiated a scoping process for the Golden Pass LNG Terminal project, inviting public comments on potential environmental impacts and alternatives. This notice emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, particularly for landowners regarding easement negotiations and rights under the Natural Gas Act. The outcome will influence project approval and construction activities.

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Notice 13 May 2025 new mexico, scientific research, infrastructure, oregon, texas, environmental assessment, compliance, nasa, balloon program

🎈NASA Draft Environmental Assessment for Scientific Balloon Program

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, NASA has prepared and issued a Draft Supplemental PEA that analyzes scientific balloon launch/flight operations originating from NASA's Balloon Program Office (BPO) facilities in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, Palestine, Texas, and the proposed Burns, Oregon scientific balloon launch facility. Written public input and comments on alternatives, environmental issues, or other matters associated with the scientific balloon program's activities are hereby requested.

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Notice 13 May 2025 foreign-trade zones, texas, business regulation, trade approval, snra commodities

🚢Approval Granted for Subzone Status to SNRA Commodities in Texas

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved Subzone status for SNRA Commodities, Inc. in Fabens, Texas. This allows the company to operate under FTZ regulations, potentially benefiting from reduced tariffs and enhanced operational flexibility. The approval follows an application process involving public comment and compliance with established federal regulations.

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Notice 13 May 2025 pipeline, mississippi, ferc, texas, energy, nepa, environmental regulation

🌎Notice of Scoping for Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the scoping period for public comments on environmental concerns regarding the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline Project. Public input will aid in addressing significant environmental issues tied to the project's impact across multiple counties in Mississippi, guiding subsequent phases of review and decision-making.

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Notice 12 May 2025 federal aviation administration, spacex, regulatory compliance, space industry, texas, environmental assessment

🚀FAA Notice on SpaceX Starship Launch License and Environmental Review

The FAA is announcing the availability of the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Mitigated Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision for SpaceX Starship/Super Heavy Vehicle Increased Cadence at the SpaceX Boca Chica Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas (Final Tiered EA and Mitigated FONSI/ROD).

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Notice 9 May 2025 energy, environmental impact, natural gas, texas, construction, regulatory compliance

🌍Scoping Period Notice for Spindletop Expansion Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on environmental issues regarding the proposed Spindletop Expansion Project by Golden Triangle Storage, LLC. This project aims to enhance natural gas storage capacity in Jefferson County, Texas, and involves significant analysis of potential environmental impacts and public participation in the review process.

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Notice 9 May 2025 construction permit, energy sector, texas, nuclear energy, regulatory compliance, long mott energy

⚛️NRC Notice

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week for four consecutive weeks of receipt and availability of an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC. for a construction permit for a four-unit reactor facility. The application for the construction permit was received on March 31, 2025.

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Notice 2 May 2025 construction permit, texas, infrastructure development, long mott energy, regulatory compliance, nuclear energy

⚛️NRC Receives Construction Permit Application for Long Mott Energy

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week for four consecutive weeks of receipt and availability of an application from Long Mott Energy, LLC. for a construction permit for a four-unit reactor facility. The application for the construction permit was received on March 31, 2025.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 civil rights, federal advisory committee, racial disparities, public meeting, texas

🗣️Public Meeting Notice from the Texas Advisory Committee on Civil Rights

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 (FACA) that the Texas Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold virtual business meetings via ZoomGov on the following dates and times listed below. The purpose of these meetings is to review the latest draft of their report on racial disparities in maternal mortality.

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