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  • 2021-00652 — Notice of Availability of the Records of Decision for a Highway Right-of-Way, Amended Habitat Conservation Plan and Issuance of an Incidental Take Permit for the Mojave Desert Tortoise, and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments, Washington County, UT
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4115
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced the availability of the Records of Decision (ROD) for the Northern Corridor highway right-of-way (ROW) in Washington County, Utah. These decisions include issuing an incidental take permit (ITP) and making amendments to the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and St. George Field Office Resource Management Plans. The actions are taken to support the installation of the highway while considering the conservation of the Mojave desert tortoise and other protected species. The public and various stakeholders were involved in the decision-making process through consultations and comment periods.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided how a road can be built while making sure it doesn’t hurt a special kind of tortoise, but some people are worried because they don’t know how it will affect their fun activities, like shooting in certain places.

  • 2024-28701 — Filing of Plats of Survey: Idaho
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97063
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management has announced the official filing of plats and field notes for various land surveys in Idaho, which will occur 30 days after the publication date. These surveys were conducted to meet the needs of different Federal agencies. Detailed information about the specific lands and surveys are listed, and the public can obtain copies by paying the required fee at the Bureau's Idaho State Office. Anyone wishing to protest these surveys must submit a written notice to the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Idaho within 30 days from the date of publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The government checked out some land in Idaho to help different agencies, and they wrote down what they found. Soon, they will officially keep these records, and people can ask for copies or say if they don't agree with the information.

  • 2021-03904 — Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Palmdale, CA
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11860
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule altering the airspace around Palmdale USAF Plant 42 Airport in California. The rule redefines parts of Class D and Class E airspace to ensure safe and efficient flight operations, especially for aircraft descending to certain altitudes. It also makes changes to remove unnecessary overlaps with other airspace areas and include corrections to legal descriptions. No public comments were received during the proposal stage, and the changes are considered routine without significant environmental or economic impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) changed the rules for the sky around a special airport in Palmdale, California, to make sure planes fly safely; it also tidied up some details without causing much fuss or cost.

  • 2021-01037 — Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5182
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The government looked at a request to change how a power plant on the Hudson River works and decided it won't hurt the environment too much, as long as they follow some special rules. People who want to share their thoughts have 30 days to do so.

  • 2021-00255 — Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1955
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Alabama Power Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) related to the Coosa River Hydroelectric Project. The company seeks approval to allow Godfrey's Marina, LLC to expand their marina on the Neely-Henry Development by adding 24 more spaces for boats. The public and interested parties can review the application and submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene until February 4, 2021. All submissions must follow specific guidelines and be sent either electronically through the FERC's systems or as a paper copy to the designated addresses.

    Simple Explanation

    Alabama Power Company wants to add more places for boats to park at a marina, and they need permission from a group that makes rules about electricity. People can tell this group what they think about this plan, but they need to do it by February 4, 2021.

  • 2021-03900 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Removing the Processing Restriction on Incidentally Caught Squids and Sculpins in the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11716
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to change how squids and sculpins caught in Alaskan waters are processed. Currently, they can only be processed into fishmeal, but the new rule would allow them to be processed into other products like bait or food. This is to prevent waste and give fishery businesses more flexibility. The public is invited to comment on this proposed rule until March 29, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to let people who catch squid and sculpins (a type of fish) in Alaska turn them into things other than fish food, like bait or snacks. They think this will help use more of what is caught and waste less, and they want to hear what people think about this idea.

  • 2021-03821 — Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Marine Site Characterization Surveys Off of Delaware
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11239
    Reading Time:about 103 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC's request to permit the incidental harassment of marine mammals during site surveys off Delaware's coast. The proposed activity is part of the development of renewable energy projects and could impact up to 16 marine mammal species. NMFS plans to issue an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA), which includes measures to minimize and monitor impacts on marine mammals, such as designated exclusion zones and specific actions when mammals are detected. The public has been invited to comment on the proposed authorization and the potential for its renewal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a company check out the ocean near Delaware to see if they can use it to make energy, but they want to make sure it doesn’t bother whales and dolphins too much. They’re asking people what they think about this plan and how to make it safe for the animals.