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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107137
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company wants to keep using a water power project on the Montreal River, and the people in charge think this won't hurt nature too much. They are checking it out and want everyone to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11278
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    Boyne USA, Inc. has applied to continue operating a 250-kilowatt hydroelectric project on the Boyne River in Michigan. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's potential impact on the environment. FERC does not expect the project to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA will be shared for review, and public comments will be considered in the final licensing decision.

    Simple Explanation

    Boyne USA wants to keep running a small power plant on a river in Michigan, and some people are checking to make sure it won't hurt the environment. They will ask people what they think before making a final decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8213
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    ANR Pipeline Company has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon four storage wells and related facilities in Michigan. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 18, 2025. These submissions can help influence the Commission's decision on the project. The full document is available online, and help is provided for those who want to engage in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    ANR Pipeline Company wants to stop using some old wells in Michigan, and people can tell the government what they think about it by March 18, 2025. The grown-ups are using some tricky rules to decide what to do, and people can write letters if they want to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 286
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a series of online meetings organized by the Michigan Advisory Committee to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected voting rights in Michigan. The first meeting on this topic was held on September 12, 2020, and upcoming meetings are scheduled for February 8 and February 17, 2021. These sessions are open to the public, who can join via a toll-free phone number or online platform. Melissa Wojnaroski is the point of contact for further information, and additional details can be found on the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is having special online meetings to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected voting in Michigan. People can join these meetings for free using their phone or computer to listen and share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13770
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) posted a correction notice about a previous publication from February 24, 2025, regarding flood hazard determinations for Berrien County, Michigan. The initial publication had an error in its table by not including the Village of Stevensville as one of the affected communities. FEMA has now published the corrected table that includes all the necessary and accurate information. People can view the updated flood maps and related documents online or send comments to FEMA by June 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a mistake in a table about areas that might flood in Berrien County, Michigan, and forgot to include a place called the Village of Stevensville. Now they corrected it, and people can look at the new information online or tell FEMA what they think before June 24, 2025.