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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace for Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, New Hampshire. This airspace would start 700 feet above the ground and encompass a 6-mile radius around the heliport to support a new instrument approach procedure. The rule aims to enhance the safety and management of flights in this area. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 3, 2025.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA has prepared an environmental assessment on releasing two insects, Bikasha collaris and Gadirtha fusca, to control the invasive Chinese tallow tree in the United States. This assessment suggests that the release of these insects is unlikely to harm the human environment. The public can review and comment on this assessment by February 22, 2021. The purpose is to use these insects as a biological control method to address the spread of the Chinese tallow tree, which has become a significant invasive species in several states.

Kram Hydro 6, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential of a hydropower project at the Dewey Lake Dam in Kentucky. The project would include building a powerhouse, turbines, and a transmission line, with the aim to generate 24 gigawatt-hours annually. The permit doesn’t allow any construction or land entry yet; it simply gives Kram Hydro priority to apply for a license if they decide to move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is inviting comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at the Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH, effective June 12, 2025. This newly established airspace will extend upward from 700 feet within a 6-mile radius of the heliport and is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The changes accommodate new navigation systems and procedures to ensure safe air navigation. The action is considered routine and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule establishing a safety zone in waters near the Glen Island Approach Bridge in Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY, due to construction activities. This rule, effective from December 2, 2024, to May 27, 2027, is necessary to protect people and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the bridge's rehabilitation. During active construction periods, unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the designated safety zone. The public is invited to comment on this rule by March 3, 2025, with the Coast Guard committed to maintaining transparent communication through platforms like Local Notice to Mariners.

The Coast Guard has established 55 temporary safety zones around the construction of wind energy facilities for the Empire Wind 1 project, located offshore from Long Island, New York. These zones, each extending 500 meters from the facility's center point, aim to protect life, property, and the environment during construction, which may begin as early as March 2025 and continue through February 2028. During enforcement, only authorized vessels are allowed within these safety zones, and mariners will be notified of enforcement periods through various communication channels. This action was implemented following regulatory processes and public comments, focusing solely on safety rather than the wind energy projects themselves.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify certain airways and establish a new area navigation route near Three Rivers, Texas. This is due to the planned decommissioning of the Three Rivers VOR, part of an effort to update the navigation aid system. The proposal outlines changes to VOR Federal Airways V-161, V-163, and V-568, and introduces a new RNAV Route T-545, which would serve RNAV-equipped aircraft and help maintain efficient navigation in the area. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposals before the deadline in January 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from the Alabama Power Company to use the lands and waters of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama for non-project purposes. Specifically, they seek approval for Harmony Cove, LLC to build a residential dock for 16 watercrafts, which would be part of a common area in the Harmony Cove Subdivision. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests by February 14, 2025, through the Commission's eFiling or eComment system. Public inquiries and assistance are available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

America Films, Ltd. has applied for a permit to film gray whales in California for a television series celebrating North American wildlife. The filming, scheduled for April 2021, will use both a vessel and an unmanned aircraft system. The filming may inadvertently impact other marine species like sea lions, seals, and dolphins. The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking public comments on the application until March 8, 2021, before making a decision.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting permission to construct pipeline extensions and upgrade compressor stations in Florida. Known as the Big Bend Project, it aims to provide additional natural gas transportation services to a power plant in Hillsborough County, with an estimated cost of $37.5 million. The public can engage in the Commission's review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by the deadline of March 5, 2021. This notice also outlines the procedures for interventions and submitting feedback on the project, which can be completed online or by mail.