🛣️Notice of Intent for Environmental Impact Statement in Virginia
This Notices corrects the date by which comments must be submitted for the Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Powhite Parkway Project in western Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Learn More📅Notice of Public Meeting by Virginia 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, that the Virginia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussing potential civil rights topics of study.
Learn More🛣️Notice of Intent for Environmental Review in Virginia Transportation Project
The FHWA, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), is issuing this Notice of Intent (NOI) to solicit comment and advise the public, agencies, and stakeholders that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed transportation improvements for the Powhite Parkway Project (the Project) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. Transportation improvements are being considered from Route 668 (Woolridge Road) to Route 360 (Hull Street Road) in western Chesterfield County, Virginia. The Project spans from Woolridge Road to Hull Street Road; the preliminary study area is bound by World War II Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 288) to the east, Hull Street Road to the south, Moseley Road to the west, and Route 60 (Midlothian Turnpike) to the north. Persons or agencies who may be affected by the proposed Project are encouraged to comment on the information in this NOI and Additional Project Information Document. All comments received in response to this NOI and Additional Project Information Document will be considered and any information presented herein, including the preliminary purpose and need, preliminary alternatives, and identified impacts, may be revised in consideration of the comments received.
Learn More💧FERC Notice
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from Virginia Electric and Power Company for a non-project water withdrawal concerning the Roanoke Rapids & Gaston Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites public comments and outlines required compliance documentation, including essential water quality certifications due to environmental implications.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses in 2025
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🚚Virginia Driver Exemption Renewal by FMCSA
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew 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 exemption enables interstate CMV drivers who are licensed in Virginia and are subject to the Federal SPE certificate requirements to continue to fulfill the Federal requirements with a State-issued SPE certificate that qualifies such drivers to operate CMVs in interstate commerce. The provisional exemption renewal is limited to six months. After a review of the public comments to this notice, FMCSA will issue a decision on whether the exemption should be renewed through July 3030.
Learn More🛢️Analysis of TCO's Special Permit Request in Pipeline Safety
PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for one (1) special permit segment extension submitted by Columbia Gas Transmission System (TCO), a subsidiary of TC Energy. TCO is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. 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🚂Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver from Railroad Regulations
This document provides the public notice that Virginia & Truckee Railroad Company (VTRR) petitioned FRA for an extension of relief from certain regulations concerning stenciling of rail cars.
Learn More🌊Marine Mammal Take Authorization for U.S. Navy Construction Activities
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, and implementing regulations, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to the U.S. Navy (Navy) for the take of marine mammals incidental to the Q8 Bulkhead repair and replacement project at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.
Learn More🎣Summer Flounder Quota Transfer Regulation Impacting NC and VA Fisheries
NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This adjustment to the 2025 fishing year quota is necessary to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) quota transfer provisions. This announcement informs the public of the revised 2025 commercial quotas for North Carolina and Virginia.
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