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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the application for a new license for the Chittenden Falls Hydroelectric Project in New York and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). The analysis concluded that, with appropriate environmental protections, the project will not significantly impact the environment. FERC is seeking public comments on the EA within 45 days of this notice, with a preference for electronic submissions via their eFiling system. People can view the EA online and register for updates on this project through FERC's website.

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and six coastal management programs. These programs, located in American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon, are managed by the states and territory under the Coastal Zone Management Act. NOAA found that both the reserve and the state and territory programs are in compliance with federally approved coastal zone management objectives and meeting the terms of their financial assistance. The findings are available online, and NOAA has addressed public comments received during the evaluation process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a notice for public inspection of a new major license application filed by Lyonsdale Associates, LLC for the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project on the Moose River in New York. The project aims to generate electricity using water from the river and includes proposals for recreation facilities, minimum water flow maintenance, and environmental management plans. The public is encouraged to submit scoping comments electronically by February 16, 2025. FERC will either prepare an environmental assessment or impact statement to evaluate the project's potential environmental effects.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for New York State originally made in March 2020. This amendment, effective December 13, 2020, replaces Thomas Von Essen with David Maurstad as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster. The notice includes various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. The notice provides necessary details for further contact and guidance regarding this amendment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to New York's State Implementation Plan regarding air quality standards. These changes focus on Knowlton Technologies LLC in Watertown, New York. The plan includes setting limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from two large methanol storage tanks to help meet ozone air quality standards. This ruling follows federal guidelines and does not introduce new requirements beyond state law.

The State Department has decided that certain culturally significant objects will be imported to the U.S. to be displayed in the exhibition “The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower” at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as possibly in other locations. This exhibition is considered to be in the national interest. Public Notice of these determinations will be published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the East 300 Upgrade Project by Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. This project involves modifying two existing compressor stations and building a new one in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to increase transportation capacity for Consolidated Edison Company of New York. The EA found that the project, with certain preventative measures, is unlikely to significantly impact the environment. FERC invites public comments on this assessment by March 22, 2021, through various submission methods, including online and mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Oswego Hydro Partners, LP for a new major license concerning the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project located in New York. This project includes the Phoenix Dam and other structures on the Oswego River, with a total energy capacity of 3.18 megawatts. The application is open for public inspection, and interested parties can submit protests or motions to intervene by February 3, 2025. Oswego Hydro proposes to continue operation in its current mode and has outlined plans for issues like fish passage and environmental protection.

Boralex Hydro Operations, Inc. has submitted an application for a new major license to operate the Warrensburg Hydroelectric Project on the Schroon River in Warren County, New York. The project includes a dam, a powerhouse with a turbine-generating unit, and a transmission line. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public inspection of the application and requests for additional studies or agency cooperation. Interested parties must file these requests by March 1, 2025, and final amendments to the application are due 30 days after the notice of readiness for environmental analysis is issued.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has released a list of projects that have been registered for grandfathering. These projects were registered during December 2020 and cover various locations primarily in Pennsylvania and New York. The registration pertains to public water supply systems and golf courses, ensuring they meet specific regulatory requirements. The notice provides details on each project's location, the issuing authority, and the issue date of the registration certificates.