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The Department of Energy is holding a meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board related to the Idaho Cleanup Project. This meeting will take place on April 17, 2025, both in-person at the Residence Inn in Idaho Falls and virtually via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues like cleanup activities, the management of nuclear materials, and future land use. The public can participate by attending the meeting or submitting comments in advance.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rio Puerco Field Office in New Mexico. Signed on December 23, 2024, this plan replaces the previous version from 1986/1992 and aims to balance resource use and conservation in the area. The RMP addresses various aspects like land use, recreation, renewable energy, and collaboration with Tribal Nations. It went through a 30-day protest period and a 60-day Governor's consistency review, resolving all protests and identifying no inconsistencies with state plans.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has approved changes to Wyoming's regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. These changes allow for the disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades and towers as backfill in surface coal mining operations. The amendment aims to address the disposal challenges posed by the large number of wind turbine components while ensuring compliance with existing environmental standards. The rule will become effective on February 12, 2025, and does not impact air or water quality standards, so no further Environmental Protection Agency concurrence was needed.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental document to assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed South Central Louisiana Project by Florida Gas Transmission Company. This project aims to increase gas transportation capacity by upgrading and constructing facilities in Louisiana, which will help supply natural gas to Tampa Electric Company. FERC has initiated a scoping process to collect public input on environmental issues to consider, and the public is encouraged to submit comments by March 1, 2025. The document will evaluate the project's effects on resources like land, water, and wildlife, and FERC staff will use this information to decide whether to move forward with the project.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is holding a meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board at the Savannah River Site. The meeting will take place on January 27 and 28, 2025, at the Emeline Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and will also be streamed online. Public attendance is encouraged, and interested individuals can register for in-person participation or submit comments via email. The purpose of the Board is to advise on issues related to environmental cleanup, waste management, and future land use.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of a noise compatibility program for San Carlos Airport in San Mateo County, California. This program aims to reduce noise from the airport affecting the surrounding area, without changing flight procedures. The plan includes five key actions related to land use and program management, such as incorporating noise guidelines into local development and updating noise exposure maps. The approval was finalized on December 15, 2020, and detailed documents are available on relevant government websites.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application from the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District to amend the project boundary of the Kingsley Dam Hydroelectric Project. The amendment aims to adjust the boundaries by adding around 3,400 acres and removing about 900 acres, which results in a net increase of 2,500 acres. This change is proposed to better align with project usage needs, including public access and recreation. Individuals interested in commenting, protesting, or intervening in this process must do so by March 11, 2021, following FERC's submission guidelines.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final rule correcting technical errors in regulations published earlier in 2024 related to renewable energy rights-of-way. These corrections include removing outdated terms, updating section titles, and fixing regulatory references to reflect the changes in the final rule. The adjustments help clarify rules around land use and energy development leases to ensure accurate and enforceable regulation. These changes became effective on December 26, 2024.