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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16513
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is planning to construct two radar systems in the northwest United States to help detect airborne threats earlier. They are starting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study how this may affect the environment. The study will look at different factors, like the impact on local wildlife and historic sites, and will consider public comments during a 45-day scoping period. Public meetings will be held in Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon, as well as online, to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders.

    Simple Explanation

    The Air Force wants to build special radars to spot things in the sky before they get too close, and they are checking to see how this might affect nature and people living nearby. They will talk to people and listen to what they have to say before they decide anything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16514
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of the Army has released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) about keeping up to 22,750 acres of state-leased land at PĹŤhakuloa Training Area in Hawai'i. This document is part of a joint compliance with national and local environmental laws and evaluates the impacts of different retention scenarios as well as a no-action alternative. The Army prefers the Modified Retention option, which balances environmental, social, technical, and economic factors. A 30-day waiting period will commence before a final decision is made regarding the land retention.

    Simple Explanation

    The Army wants to keep using most of a big piece of land in Hawai'i for training, and they wrote a paper to explain how it might affect the environment and people. They looked at different choices and will wait 30 days before deciding what to do.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16516
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy is hosting an in-person and livestreamed meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board at the Savannah River Site. This meeting, open to the public, is set for May 20, 2025, in Aiken, South Carolina, and online via YouTube. The board will discuss environmental issues like clean-up activities and waste management, and public comments are welcome. Special accommodations for attendees with disabilities can be arranged by contacting the board in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a special meeting about keeping the environment clean at a place called the Savannah River Site. People can watch it in person or online, and they can also say what they think about the topics being discussed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16517
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    S. Keith Colonna has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to hold interlocking director positions, in line with the Federal Power Act. Anyone who wishes to intervene or protest must follow FERC's filing rules and submit their responses by May 2, 2025. The full text of the document is available online for viewing and downloading, and FERC encourages electronic submissions of comments and interventions. For any questions or help with the process, the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public.

    Simple Explanation

    S. Keith Colonna wants to have special jobs with powerful companies, and he asked for permission from a group that makes sure everything is fair. If people have any thoughts or complaints, they should speak up soon.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16517
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that Ameren UE has submitted a hydroelectric license amendment application for the Osage Hydroelectric Project on the Osage River in Missouri. This amendment seeks to remove around 147 acres from the project boundary, which currently includes the Lake of the Ozarks and surrounding lands. The areas proposed for removal are mainly used for agriculture and are not essential for the hydroelectric project's operations or maintenance. Interested parties have been invited to submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene by May 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making rules about electricity are looking at letting Ameren, a company, change how much land they use to make electricity by moving a piece of land that's mostly farms and forests out of their project. They're asking others to share their thoughts or concerns about this change by May 14, 2025.