🗣️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.
Learn More🛢️Golden Pass LNG Terminal Application and Intervention Notice
Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to amend its authorization for an LNG export terminal. The application includes plans for a natural gas supply lateral pipeline and establishes a deadline for public intervention and comment. Interested parties have opportunities to engage in the regulatory review process, affecting the project's progress.
Learn More🌪️Texas Disaster Relief
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Texas dated April 21, 2025. Incident: Thunderstorms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes.
Learn More🏭Authorization of Production in FTZ 265 for Unimacts Company
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized production activity for Unimacts Company in Foreign-Trade Zone 265, located in Conroe, Texas. This decision follows a notification from the city and complies with regulations which allow for streamlined operations and potential benefits associated with FTZ status.
Learn More⛽Golden Triangle Storage Expansion Project Regulatory Notice
Golden Triangle Storage, LLC has filed an application for its Spindletop Expansion Project, which includes constructing new storage caverns and compressor units in Texas. The project aims to enhance natural gas storage capacity significantly and requires environmental reviews and public participation. Interested parties can intervene or comment on the application by the deadline.
Learn More🏞️Sabine Resource Advisory Committee Meeting on Funding Recommendations
The Sabine Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Sabine National Forest within Sabine and Shelby County, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More📈Pipeline Safety Special Permit Request Impacts Business Compliance
PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for a special permit for 16 special permit segments submitted by Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC (NGPL), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. NGPL is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. PHMSA has proposed conditions to ensure the special permit is not inconsistent with pipeline safety. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.
Learn More🗳️Texas Special Election Filing Dates and Requirements
Texas has scheduled a special election on November 4, 2025, to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 18th Congressional District held by the late Representative Sylvester Turner. There are two possible elections, but only one may be necessary. Under Texas law, all qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the ballot. The majority winner of the Special General Election is declared elected. Should no candidate achieve a majority vote, the Governor will then set the date for a Special Runoff Election that will include only the top two vote-getters. Committees participating in the Texas special election are required to file pre- and post-election reports.
Learn More🚂Grainbelt Corporation Trackage Rights Exemption with BNSF Railway
The Surface Transportation Board has approved Grainbelt Corporation's request to extend its trackage rights with BNSF Railway along specific rail lines in Oklahoma and Texas, allowing improved access to customer facilities and increased operational flexibility until March 2026. This decision facilitates movement for railcar transport and supports local services.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Business Impact
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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