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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing the environmental impacts of the proposed expansion of Rover Pipeline LLC's facilities in Pennsylvania. This includes adding new equipment to the Bulger Compressor Station and expanding the Harmon Creek Meter Station to increase natural gas delivery capacity. FERC is extending the public comment period to gather input on the project’s potential environmental effects. They invite comments on suggested alternatives and measures to minimize environmental impacts by February 13, 2025.

Eagle Creek Schoolfield and the City of Danville have applied to relicense the 4.5-megawatt Schoolfield Hydroelectric Project on the Dan River in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to create an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project. The EA will be open for a 30-day public comment period, allowing all interested parties to share their opinions. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental report to assess the impact of the proposed Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project in Osage County, Oklahoma, by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. This notice marks the start of a public scoping process, inviting comments to identify important environmental concerns, which will guide the analysis in the environmental document. The project will increase natural gas delivery capacity and involves constructing a new compressor station. Landowners might be approached for easements, though they are not required to agree, and compensation disputes, if any, would be handled in court. Public comments on the scope of the environmental impacts are due by February 6, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application for a new license to continue operating the Byllesby-Buck Hydroelectric Project in Virginia, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. An Environmental Assessment report indicates that the project, with environmental safeguards, would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to access and comment on the assessment through its website, with a comment period open for 45 days. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Coast Guard has established 55 temporary safety zones around the construction of wind energy facilities for the Empire Wind 1 project, located offshore from Long Island, New York. These zones, each extending 500 meters from the facility's center point, aim to protect life, property, and the environment during construction, which may begin as early as March 2025 and continue through February 2028. During enforcement, only authorized vessels are allowed within these safety zones, and mariners will be notified of enforcement periods through various communication channels. This action was implemented following regulatory processes and public comments, focusing solely on safety rather than the wind energy projects themselves.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding UP Property 2, LLC's proposal to surrender the exemption for the High Falls Project in Moore County, North Carolina. The proposal involves removing the dam down to the riverbed on the Deep River. According to the EA, the proposed actions would not significantly impact the environment. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation for further information or assistance.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, Texas. This new airspace will extend upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the medical center to support new public instrument procedures, aiding in safe and efficient airspace usage. The effective date for this change is April 17, 2025, and the rule is not expected to have a significant economic impact. The FAA has also determined that the action does not significantly affect the environment.

Marlow Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a minor license to operate the Nash Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ashuelot River, located in Marlow, New Hampshire. The project, which already exists, includes various facilities such as a dam, generators, and a transmission line, with a total capacity of 225 kilowatts. Marlow Hydro plans to increase the flow of water bypassing parts of the project to 14.5 cubic feet per second. FERC is currently accepting comments on this application until April 17, 2025, and is involved in assessing the environmental impact as part of the scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from Mayflower Wind Energy LLC for permission to conduct surveys off the coast of Massachusetts, which may disturb a small number of marine mammals. These surveys are related to assessing underwater features for wind energy development. The NMFS proposes to issue an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) allowing for non-serious disturbance of marine mammals, especially considering measures to minimize impact, and is requesting public comments on this proposal. The surveys are scheduled to start in April 2021 and end by November 2021, with specific conditions proposed to ensure limited impact on marine mammal species, including some that are protected.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project in southeastern Oregon. This project involves creating approximately 26,585 acres of fuel breaks along roads using different treatments such as mechanical and chemical methods. The selected plan, known as Alternative 5, combines elements from other options to benefit firefighters and minimize environmental impact. The ROD decision is final and approved by the Department of the Interior.