💧USGS Invites Comments on Water Availability Data Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS, we) is proposing a new information collection.
Learn More🌾USDA Ends Race and Sex-Based Preferences in Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has independently determined that it will no longer employ the race- and sex-based "socially disadvantaged" designation to provide increased benefits based on race and sex in the programs at issue in this regulation. The USDA has faced a long history of litigation stemming from allegations of discrimination in the administration of its farm loan and benefit programs. However, over the past several decades, USDA has undertaken substantial efforts to redress past injustices, culminating in comprehensive settlements, institutional reforms, and compensatory frameworks. These actions collectively support the conclusion that past discrimination has been sufficiently addressed and that further race- and sex-based remedies are no longer necessary or legally justified under current circumstances.
Learn More🌾Simplifying Agriculture Regulations
FSA is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, FSA has identified the following obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions in title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). FSA is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of title 7. The changes in this rule will have no impacts on past or present FSA customers.
Learn More💧Actions Taken by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission in June 2025
As part of its regular business meeting held on June 4, 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🌾Removal of Obsolete Agriculture Regulations by FSA
FSA is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, FSA has identified the following obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions. FSA is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of FSA regulations. The changes in this rule will have no impact on past or present FSA customers.
Learn More💧New Water Charges and Fees Effective July 1, 2025
Notice is provided of the Commission's regulatory program fees and schedule of water charges for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
Learn More💧Funding Opportunity for National Ground-Water Monitoring Network
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, we, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More💧Notice for South SWP Project Environmental Impact Statement
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the South State Water Project Hydroelectric Project in California. The EIS will evaluate potential environmental impacts and include a public comment period for stakeholders to contribute input on the proposed project and its alternatives.
Learn More🏛️Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meeting Notice Overview
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will conduct its regular business meeting on June 4, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Details concerning the matters to be addressed at the business meeting are contained in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. Also, the Commission published a document in the Federal Register on March 28, 2025 concerning its public hearing on April 24, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Learn More💧Duke Energy's Hydro Project Application and Compliance Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding Duke Energy Carolinas' application for a non-project water withdrawal facility associated with the Keowee-Toxaway Hydroelectric Project. The announcement invites public comments and outlines the procedure for filing motions to intervene, reflecting significant regulatory processes applicable to the project.
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