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  • 2024-28410 — Commonwealth LNG, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Commonwealth LNG Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96242
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing a new environmental report for the Commonwealth LNG Project in Louisiana. This comes after a court said FERC didn't fully consider the project's nitrogen dioxide emissions. The project will include a terminal for liquefying and exporting natural gas, as well as a short pipeline. FERC plans to release a draft of the new report in February 2025 and a final order by July 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is going to look more closely at how a plan to build a big gas factory in Louisiana might affect the air we breathe. They need to make sure the factory won't make too much stinky gas called nitrogen dioxide, and they plan to finish their review next year.

  • 2025-02447 — Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Louisiana
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9353
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Louisiana due to a winter storm in January 2025. Businesses in affected parishes like Ascension and Calcasieu can apply for these loans online through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for applying is November 25, 2025. Parishes in neighboring states Mississippi and Texas are also included in the declaration, allowing them to apply for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Small Business Administration is helping people in Louisiana and nearby areas because of a big snowstorm that happened in January 2025. People who have businesses there can ask for special money help called loans, and they have until November 25, 2025, to ask for it.

  • 2024-28603 — Louisiana; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97025
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Louisiana due to Hurricane Francine, which occurred from September 9 to September 12, 2024. This declaration enables federal assistance for affected areas, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and other support under the Stafford Act. It specifies that federal funding will cover 75% of eligible costs, and identifies several parishes eligible for different types of aid. Additionally, the Administrator of FEMA has assigned Sandra L. Eslinger as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Louisiana because a big storm called Hurricane Francine caused a lot of damage, and they will pay some of the costs to fix things, but not all of it.

  • 2025-05298 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Louisana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14068
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Louisiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting on May 6, 2025, via Zoom. The meeting's goal is to discuss a project proposal concerning involuntary mental health commitments in Louisiana. The public is encouraged to attend and can make oral statements during the open comment period. For additional information, individuals may contact Melissa Wojnaroski or check the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making sure everyone's rights are fair want to talk about how some people are made to go to the hospital against their will in Louisiana. They're having a Zoom meeting on May 6, 2025, where anyone can come and say what they think.

  • 2025-02714 — Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9627
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) from other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. For the week ending February 10, 2025, the EPA received EISs for two projects: the CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects in Louisiana, and the Spring Valley Mine Project in Nevada. The public comment period for both projects ends on March 31, 2025. The EPA provides access to its comment letters on EISs through a dedicated website.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is inviting people to share their thoughts on environmental reports about two big projects: one in Louisiana and one in Nevada. Everyone can tell the EPA what they think until the end of March 2025.

  • 2021-01874 — Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7373
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    Gulf South Pipeline wants to take out a piece of its pipe in Louisiana, and they are asking if it's okay. People have until March 23, 2021, to say if they have a problem with this or want to talk about it.

  • 2024-28471 — Foreign-Trade Zone 2-New Orleans, Louisiana; Application for Reorganization (Expansion of Service Area) Under Alternative Site Framework
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96638
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Port of New Orleans so that they can reorganize and expand the service area of Foreign-Trade Zone 2. They want to include St. Tammany Parish in addition to the currently covered areas of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes in Louisiana. This expansion would allow them to better serve businesses needing foreign-trade zone status. Public comments on the application are open until February 3, 2025, with rebuttal comments accepted until February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Port of New Orleans wants to make a special area bigger to help more businesses by including a nearby place called St. Tammany Parish, and people can tell them what they think about this idea until February next year.

  • 2025-02318 — Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9140
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project proposed by Texas Gas and Gulf South. This project involves upgrading and expanding natural gas facilities in Louisiana to provide increased transportation service for the Lake Charles area. According to the EA, the project's approval would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to submit comments on the EA by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including online submission or mailing.

    Simple Explanation

    The government looked at a plan to make some gas pipes better in Louisiana to help people get more gas, and they think it won't hurt the environment. They want people to say what they think about it by March 3, 2025.

  • 2025-00475 — Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Louisiana
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2771
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a notice about an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Louisiana following a Mass Casualty Incident. This declaration allows businesses affected by the disaster to apply for loans to address economic injuries. The incident period began on January 1, 2025, and the final date to submit loan applications is October 3, 2025. Orleans Parish is the primary area affected, with neighboring parishes Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany also included in the declaration.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is helping businesses in Louisiana after something really bad happened, so now they can get special loans to help them keep going. These loans are for places in and around New Orleans, and people have until October 2025 to ask for them.

  • 2025-06619 — Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16124
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Gulf South Pipeline Company has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to upgrade a pipeline and build a new compressor station in Louisiana. This project aims to enhance energy capacity and reliability in the region. FERC plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment and invites public comments on the project. Information and updates about the process can be accessed through FERC's online services and support staff.

    Simple Explanation

    Gulf South Pipeline Company wants to make a pipeline bigger and build a new station in Louisiana to help with energy needs, and people can tell the government what they think about this plan. The government is looking at how this might affect nature and wants to hear from the public, but some details about costs and benefits are missing.

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