Search Results for keywords:"Environmental protection"

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  • 2024-29650 — Notice of Permit Modification Received Under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102166
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published a notice about a request to modify a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. The proposed modification involves extending the activities under permit ACA 2025-019, which allows research on cetaceans using various methods. The modification includes using drones to collect aerial footage of plant-covered land in Antarctic Specially Protected Area 113, Litchfield Island, for outreach purposes. Interested parties can submit comments until January 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Foundation wants to change a permission they have, which lets them study whales in Antarctica, so they can use drones to take pictures of plants for a special project. People can say what they think about this change until January 16, 2025.

  • 2025-04699 — Quinebaug Associates, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13154
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Quinebaug Associates, LLC has filed a new major license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project located in Windham County, Connecticut. The project consists of two power-generating developments with a combined capacity of 2,181 kilowatts, generating an average of 7,460 megawatt-hours annually. The application includes plans to continue operating in run-of-river mode, maintain minimum water flows for environmental protection, and improve facilities for fish passage. Interested parties have until April 28, 2025, to request additional studies or seek cooperating agency status.

    Simple Explanation

    Quinebaug Associates wants to keep using water to make electricity at a special place in Connecticut. They want to make sure fish can pass through easily and keep water flowing properly. People can ask questions or join in the decision-making by April 28, 2025.