Search Results for keywords:"human environment"

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  • 2021-03801 — Boyne USA, Inc.; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11278
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    Boyne USA, Inc. has applied to continue operating a 250-kilowatt hydroelectric project on the Boyne River in Michigan. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's potential impact on the environment. FERC does not expect the project to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The EA will be shared for review, and public comments will be considered in the final licensing decision.

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    Boyne USA wants to keep running a small power plant on a river in Michigan, and some people are checking to make sure it won't hurt the environment. They will ask people what they think before making a final decision.

  • 2024-29088 — National Environmental Policy Act; Proposed Implementing Procedures and Categorical Exclusions
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99834
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is proposing new procedures to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including the addition of new categorical exclusions (CEs). These CEs are actions usually not expected to impact the environment significantly. NIST seeks public input on these draft procedures and the justification for the new CEs by January 10, 2025. The proposal is part of a larger effort to streamline and ensure consistency with environmental regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to make a list of things they do that usually don't harm nature to help decide if a detailed look is needed. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this new list by January 10, 2025.