💧Water Resource Project Approvals by Susquehanna River Basin Commission
As part of its regular business meeting held on March 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects and took additional actions, as set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Learn More💧Comment Period for Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Act 2024
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (OASA(CW)) is seeking public comment on any provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The OASA(CW) will consider all comments received during the 60-day public comment period in the development and issuance of guidance to implement WRDA 2024.
Learn More🚰Executive Order on Water Resources and Disaster Response in California
Executive Order 14181 mandates federal action to enhance water resource allocation and improve disaster response efforts in California. It aims to circumvent state policies that hinder infrastructure development and expedite housing assistance for wildfire victims, while promoting efficient coordination among federal agencies for effective recovery and management strategies.
Learn More🌊Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) ACF is correcting a final rule (FR) that was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2024, with an effective date of January 17, 2025. This rule establishes Agency Specific Procedures (ASPs) for the Corps to implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G) for Federal water resources investments. It provides a framework to govern how the Corps would evaluate proposed water resources investments, subject to the PR&G. The rule incorporates recommendations from interested parties. This correction ensures that this final rule will be effective 30 days after its publication on December 19, 2024, which is January 18, 2025.
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