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The Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern Railroad Corporation (MAN) has applied for permission to abandon parts of a rail line between Lowville and Carthage villages and within Lyons Falls, New York. MAN assures that no freight has used these lines in two years and rerouting is possible for any traffic. Employees affected by this decision will be protected by existing regulations. If no financial aid offers are made, the abandonment will take effect on February 13, 2025, unless delayed by legal actions. Comments on the environmental impact are due soon after a draft assessment is published mid-January 2025.

HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application to study the possible development of a pumped storage hydropower project near Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. This project would make use of the existing Shasta Lake as a lower reservoir and introduce a new upper reservoir, along with various construction components, to generate approximately 3,250,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications within 60 days of this notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or via mail to FERC.

Charted Marine Consulting has applied for a permit with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to conduct research on bottlenose dolphins in Texas's coastal waters. The research aims to gather data on dolphin populations, behavior, and habitat use, including potential risks from human activities. The permit allows for the study of up to 8,670 dolphins annually, with some undergoing additional testing like biopsy sampling. Public comments on the application are being accepted until April 28, 2025, and requests for a public hearing can also be submitted.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Commonwealth LNG Project in response to a court ruling that found FERC did not properly assess the project's cumulative nitrogen dioxide emissions. The draft EIS evaluates these environmental effects, helping FERC reconsider the project. The document is available for public comment until April 7, 2025, and people can submit comments electronically or by mail. Interested individuals can also seek to become official intervenors in the proceedings to engage more directly.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace at the Wilder/Natwick LLC Airport in Port Alsworth, Alaska. This would extend from 700 feet above the ground to help with new navigation procedures and improve flight safety. The proposal is open for public comments until April 8, 2021, and the FAA will consider these comments when finalizing the rule. The change aims to support instrument flight rule operations and enhance overall air traffic management within the National Airspace System.