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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a correction to a previous regulation published on November 13, 2020, which deals with Branch Application Procedures. The regulation amendment aims to fix an error in the instructions concerning the establishment and relocation of branches and offices, specifically regarding statements about compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. As a result of this correction, certain paragraphs in the regulation are being removed and others are being renumbered. This correction became effective on February 16, 2021.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), announced the availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the ongoing operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This draft is part of their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and considers the environmental consequences of LANL's activities over the next 15 years. The public is invited to review the draft and provide feedback during a 60-day comment period ending March 11, 2025. Three alternatives for LANL's future operations are considered: continuing current actions, modernizing operations, and expanding operations to address national security challenges.

In the Federal Register document titled "Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations," a correction has been made to rule document 2025-03014. Originally, the date “April 11, 2025,” was printed incorrectly. It has been corrected to read “March 27, 2025.” This correction is documented on page 10611.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental document to evaluate the impacts of the proposed WT-0 Compressor Station Project by Transwestern Pipeline Company in New Mexico. The Commission is initiating a scoping process to collect public and agency input regarding environmental concerns, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. The proposed project will involve constructing a new compressor station and related facilities to increase natural gas transportation capacity, with comments from the public being requested by March 5, 2025. Landowners may be contacted for easements, but are not required to agree; if necessary, eminent domain proceedings could follow Commission approval.

Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC has applied to renew its authorization to export electric energy from the U.S. to Mexico under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Energy oversees such exports and is reviewing this application while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments on the application are open until January 21, 2025. The decision will take into account environmental impacts and the potential effects on the U.S. power supply.

The Department of the Air Force issued a correction notice for five categorical exclusions listed in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This correction involves changes to wording and descriptions for certain activities that are excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Specifically, adjustments were made to ensure clarity and compliance with existing laws and standards. The notice includes revised wording that clarifies the activities and requirements for projects involving NASA and other federal entities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is sharing a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) that looks at their coordination of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network (STSSN). This network deals with sick, injured, and dead sea turtles in U.S. coastal areas. The draft EA evaluates the impact of continuing STSSN operations with NMFS guidance, and the public is invited to comment on this before January 29, 2025. Two alternatives are considered: NMFS could stop coordinating the network, or they could continue and formalize practices through a new handbook.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Dry Creek Trona Mine project in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. This document follows the guidelines of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The final EIS evaluates the environmental impact of the project and selects Alternative D as the preferred option, which involves relocating the processing facilities and reducing the impact on nearby habitats. BLM will wait at least 30 days from the EPA's notice of the EIS publication in the Federal Register before making any decisions on the project.

Marlow Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a minor license to operate the Nash Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ashuelot River, located in Marlow, New Hampshire. The project, which already exists, includes various facilities such as a dam, generators, and a transmission line, with a total capacity of 225 kilowatts. Marlow Hydro plans to increase the flow of water bypassing parts of the project to 14.5 cubic feet per second. FERC is currently accepting comments on this application until April 17, 2025, and is involved in assessing the environmental impact as part of the scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Department of the Army has released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed training area at Fort Benning, Georgia, aiming to support Army maneuver training. The training area, known as the Heavy Off-Road Mounted Maneuver Training Area (HOMMTA), would involve developing 2,400 acres to meet existing training needs without adding more soldiers or activities outside the base. The EIS details potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts, with measures to protect sensitive areas like wetlands. Three alternatives for the training area location are assessed, with the Northern Mounted Maneuver Training Area identified as the preferred site. Public input was considered, and further decisions will be made after a 30-day review period.