⚡Notice of Exemption Surrender for Chapman Dam Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing The Dam, LLC's application for surrendering its exemption related to the Chapman Dam Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites public comments and interventions, detailing the project's status as inoperable and the implications for compliance and environmental review.
Learn More🌊Notice of Intent for Scott's Mill Hydroelectric Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the Scott's Mill Hydro, LLC's license application for a 4.5-megawatt hydropower project on the James River, Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an Environmental Assessment to evaluate potential impacts and gather public comments before finalizing the licensing decision.
Learn More🌿Proposed Delisting of Virginia Sneezeweed and Business Implications
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to remove Virginia sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. Our review indicates that the threats to Virginia sneezeweed have been eliminated or reduced to the point that the species no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Accordingly, we propose to delist Virginia sneezeweed. If we finalize this rule as proposed, the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Act, particularly through sections 7 and 9, would no longer apply to Virginia sneezeweed.
Learn More🌉Coast Guard Removes Drawbridge Operation Regulation for VA
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Dominion Boulevard (US17) Bridge, mile 8.8 across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA. The Dominion Boulevard (US17) Drawbridge has been removed in its entirety and replaced with a high-level fixed bridge as of October 20, 2016. The operating regulation for the bridge is no longer applicable or necessary and will be removed from the CFR.
Learn More🎨Notice of Intended Repatriation at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern Railway Discontinuance Exemption - Business Impact
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has filed for an exemption to discontinue service on an 11-mile rail line in Virginia. The submission certifies no traffic has used the line in two years and outlines conditions for employee protection. Interested parties can submit offers for financial assistance to maintain service, with specific procedural requirements and deadlines.
Learn More⚡Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC Environmental Assessment Notice
The U.S. Department of Energy announces an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project relicense application by Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC. The EA will be prepared after identifying no major environmental impacts, and all comments on the EA will be considered in the final licensing decision, emphasizing public engagement and participation.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D and E Airspace Over Hampton Roads, VA
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace and establish Class E airspace extending upward from the surface above Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Hampton Roads, VA, as the air traffic control tower will shift to part-time operations. This action also proposes to update the geographic coordinates of the airport. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Learn More🐟Roanoke Logperch Delisting and Its Impact on Business Operations
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are removing the Roanoke logperch (Percina rex), a freshwater fish in the perch family (Percidae), from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. After a review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that delisting the species is warranted. Our review indicates that the threats to the Roanoke logperch have been eliminated or reduced to the point that the species no longer meets the definition of an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). Accordingly, the prohibitions and conservation measures provided by the Act, particularly through sections 7 and 9, will no longer apply to the Roanoke logperch.
Learn More🚚Correction of Driver Exemption Renewal by FMCSA
FMCSA corrects its July 7, 2025, notice provisionally renewing an exemption for truck and bus drivers who are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and need a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) in interstate commerce. The expiration date for the provisional renewal was incorrectly published as July 8, 2030. The correct expiration date is January 8, 2026.
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