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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Vermont due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 29 to July 31, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided in the affected counties of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans, for both Individual and Public Assistance. Additionally, the entire state is eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of the costs for disaster assistance, with specific disaster-related financial assistance programs available through FEMA.

A new hydroelectric project application from Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the North Branch No. 3 Hydroelectric Project has been filed and is available for public review. The project is located on the North Branch Winooski River in Vermont and involves minor modifications to existing facilities. The public is invited to submit motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations within 60 days of the notice's date. The Commission encourages the use of their electronic filing system for submissions and has provided contact information for support in this process.

Green Mountain Power Corporation applied for a new major license to operate the Bolton Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Winooski River in Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has indicated that licensing the project is unlikely to have a major negative impact on the environment. As a result, they plan to prepare and circulate an Environmental Assessment for review by all interested parties. Feedback will be considered before the Commission makes its final decision on licensing.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sought to revoke two registrations of Jason Weakley, a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse, because he was not authorized to handle controlled substances in Vermont and New Hampshire. Weakley's nursing licenses in both states had expired and remained suspended. He was informed of his right to a hearing but did not request one, leading to a default judgment against him. Consequently, the DEA revoked his registrations, preventing him from handling controlled substances and from renewing or applying for new registrations in these states.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Vermont, initially declared on April 8, 2020. This update, announced on January 14, 2021, involves the appointment of Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also provides a list of federal assistance programs available to individuals and organizations affected by the disaster, such as disaster loans and housing assistance.