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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal agencies have made final decisions regarding the State Route 400 Express Lanes project in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, which involves adding new express lanes to improve traffic flow and travel reliability on a 16-mile segment. The project extends from the North Springs MARTA station in Fulton County to just beyond McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. FHWA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) supports the selected plan, and details are available online and at local libraries. The public has until July 12, 2021, to file any legal claims related to this decision.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), representing the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has issued a notice related to a highway project on State Route-47, specifically the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles County. This project involves replacing the bridge deck, guardrail barriers, and seismic sensors to maintain the structural integrity and safety of the bridge. Public claims challenging these actions must be filed by May 5, 2025, unless a shorter legal period applies. The Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact, completed on September 27, 2024, is available to the public, detailing the approvals and legal compliance involved in the project.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced final actions regarding the M-37 Improvement Project in Michigan. The project includes widening and reconstructing parts of the M-37 highway, adding new traffic signals, and repaving nonmotorized paths. The FHWA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and a Section 4(f) de minimis finding, meaning the environmental impact is minimal. Claims for judicial review of these actions must be filed by September 15, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP) to maintain and load multi-purpose canisters (MPC-89-CBS) in a storage system that does not fully comply with existing regulations. The NRC reviewed the potential environmental impacts of granting this exemption and determined that it would not significantly affect the environment. The alternative of denying the exemption would lead to greater risks and challenges, including increased radiation exposure and waste, without providing additional safety benefits.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering granting exemptions to PSEG Nuclear, LLC for its Hope Creek, Salem, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Stations. These exemptions would allow PSEG to use earnings from its nuclear decommissioning trust for activities not strictly defined as "decommissioning" by NRC regulations. After conducting an environmental assessment, the NRC found that there would be no significant impact on the environment or safety, as the action is primarily financial in nature. Therefore, they decided not to prepare an environmental impact statement and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced that they have updated their environmental assessment originally conducted in 2010 for their Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). This update is called a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) and looks into how FEMA's programs for security and preparedness might impact the environment. FEMA believes, based on this new analysis, that the programs will not have any significant negative effects on the environment. They are asking the public to provide comments about this conclusion before a final decision is made.

The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC) has announced the availability of an amended Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for aquatic habitat restoration in the Rio Grande Canalization Project. This document evaluates the proposed restoration of aquatic and riparian habitats at various sites along the Rio Grande, including plans for invasive vegetation removal and native planting. The USIBWC has identified five preferred project sites to receive restoration efforts. Public comments on the EA will be accepted for 30 days, and all feedback may be publicized, including personal information.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has decided to grant an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation that will allow the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station to load six specific canisters with spent nuclear fuel starting in May 2025. This exemption lets them use certain equipment despite not meeting some specific requirements normally necessary for this process. The NRC evaluated the environmental impacts and found that approving this exemption will not lead to significant environmental changes, meaning it won't harm the environment or public health. This decision is supported by a "Finding of No Significant Impact" (FONSI), indicating that a more detailed environmental impact statement is unnecessary.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) to reassess the analysis from the 2011 Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Safe Room Construction. The agency's reevaluation suggests that there will be no significant environmental impacts from building, renovating, or retrofitting safe rooms across the country, which are eligible for FEMA grant funding. FEMA seeks public feedback on the proposed action, affirming that an Environmental Impact Statement is unnecessary and plans to finalize both SPEA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The final documents will be accessible through the FEMA NEPA Repository website.

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), with support from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has finalized plans for a highway project on Interstate 15 and 5600 South in Weber County, Utah. This project involves modifying an interchange and widening the road to improve traffic flow and safety. The notice announces legal deadlines for any court challenges to these decisions. UDOT has assessed the project's environmental impact, concluding that there are no significant negative effects, and has outlined measures in accordance with several federal laws and regulations.