Search Results for keywords:"community impact"

NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to allow the release and sale of a 5.27-acre piece of land at the Malden Regional Airport & Industrial Park in Missouri. This parcel, currently designated for airport use, would be sold for non-aviation purposes if approved. The sale is part of a request by the City of Malden to sell the land to Walter Spence for development. The FAA assures that selling this land will not affect future aviation operations at the airport, and the proceeds from the sale will be invested back into another airport improvement project.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued a notice listing General Permits that were approved during January 2025. These permits include one for the Selinsgrove Municipal Authority related to emergency or maintenance activities for water supply usage. The notice provides the necessary contact information for further inquiries and refers to specific regulatory and statutory provisions. The approval details involve activities set to comply with existing water management regulations.

Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR) has filed a notice to abandon a section of railroad track in Tigard, Oregon, covering about 4,111 feet, as there has been no train traffic on it since 2007. The exemption will take effect in January 2025, provided no objections or offers of financial assistance are received. PNWR has ensured that all environmental, historic, and procedural requirements for the abandonment process have been met. If there are any issues with the notice’s accuracy, the exemption could be invalidated, and any affected employees are entitled to protections.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for permission to discontinue or modify a signal system on the Bloomington District of the Midwest Division, between certain mileposts, which include several control points and automatic signals. They plan to switch this segment to a different type of operation because the current system is no longer needed for their operations. The FRA has given the public until April 5, 2021, to share their comments on this proposal through various methods such as online comments, fax, mail, or hand delivery. Comments will help the FRA decide on the petition, although it doesn't expect a public hearing unless requested.

The Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management of the Department of Energy (DOE) has released a study evaluating the effects of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on the economy, environment, and energy security. This study includes detailed analyses of potential impacts on domestic energy prices, greenhouse gas emissions, and effects on local communities where gas production occurs. DOE encourages public comments on the study but does not plan to make revisions based on these comments, aiming instead to use them to guide decisions on LNG exports in countries without free trade agreements with the U.S. Those interested can provide their feedback electronically by February 18, 2025.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon ten gas wells and related infrastructure in Ohio as part of the Southcentral Ohio Well Abandonments Project. Columbia assures that this will not affect the existing storage fields' capacity or service. The public is invited to participate by filing protests, interventions, or comments by March 15, 2021. More information and the necessary forms for participation are available on the FERC website.

On July 15, 2024, FEMA published a notice in the Federal Register that contained errors in a table related to proposed flood hazard determinations for Nelson County, Kentucky. The current notice provides a corrected table to replace the inaccurate information previously published. The corrections will help communities in Nelson County understand the proposed flood hazard determinations better and align with FEMA's minimum floodplain management criteria. Comments on these corrections can be submitted until April 16, 2025.

On January 12, 2021, FEMA published a proposed flood hazard determination notice in the Federal Register that mistakenly included an incorrect table. The March 1, 2021, notice corrects this previous error, now providing the accurate proposed flood hazard determinations for Rice County, Minnesota, and its incorporated areas. For more details, individuals can contact Rick Sacbibit at FEMA or visit the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) online.