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  • 2025-06736 — Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16523
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to see if the rate schedule for Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC is fair or lawful. This is under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act. People who want to be involved in the case can file a request, but they need to do so within 21 days. The announcement provides information on how to access the document online and encourages electronic submissions instead of paper.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if the prices a big wind farm is charging for electricity are fair. People can join in and share their thoughts, mostly using the internet.

  • 2025-06743 — Lake Lynn Generation, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16523
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Lake Lynn Generation, LLC submitted a request for water quality certification to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) on February 17, 2025. The WV DEP accepted the application as complete on March 13, 2025. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, WV DEP has until March 13, 2026, to act on this request. If WV DEP does not respond by this deadline, their authority to certify the water quality request will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

    Simple Explanation

    Lake Lynn Generation wants to use water for something, but first, they need a special permission from West Virginia to make sure the water stays clean. They asked for this permission on February 17, 2025, and if West Virginia doesn't reply by March 13, 2026, they lose the chance to say yes or no.

  • 2025-06699 — Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16524
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), with detailed information on several projects. These include a final EIS for Army training land in Hawaii, draft EIS documents for projects in Kansas and Illinois, and a draft supplement for a nuclear plant in Wisconsin. There is also a final statement concerning avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. These documents are open for public review and comment, with specific end dates given for each project.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is sharing some reports about how certain projects might affect the environment, like building areas for army training, making changes to a nuclear plant, or dealing with bird flu in chickens. People can read these reports and then tell the EPA what they think, but it's not clear exactly where or how to send those thoughts.

  • 2025-06703 — Availability of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16524
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for potential environmental impacts from funding community water infrastructure projects through the Community Grants Program. The assessment suggests there are no significant environmental impacts, leading to a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The public is invited to comment on this preliminary finding until May 19, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods including an online portal, email, mail, or hand delivery.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA checked out what could happen to the environment if they give money to help make water projects better, and they think it won't hurt the environment. They want to hear what people think about this until May 19, 2025.

  • 2025-06666 — Pesticide Registration Review; Interim Registration Decision for Dicrotophos; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16525
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its interim registration review decision for a pesticide called dicrotophos. This decision is part of a regular process where the EPA reviews pesticides to ensure they are safe for use and do not have unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. The public can view the documents related to this review and submit comments via the EPA's online docket. This decision was made under the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which requires pesticide registrations to be reviewed every 15 years.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA checks if a chemical used to kill bugs, called dicrotophos, is safe and doesn’t hurt people or the Earth. They do this check every 15 years and want to hear what people think.

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