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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between November 22, 2024, and December 2, 2024. This includes detailed statements from various federal agencies for public review and comment. Notable entries include draft and final EIS documents concerning nuclear plant license renewals, mining activities, predator damage management, and land management projects. The EPA is required to make its comments on these statements public, and they can be accessed through their online portal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the availability of a Written Re-evaluation/Record of Decision (WR/ROD) for changes to the Las Vegas Metroplex Project's Final Environmental Assessment design for five flight procedures. These changes involve four procedures at McCarran International Airport and one at Henderson Executive Airport. The FAA has determined that these changes do not significantly alter environmental impacts, and thus, no supplement to the Final Environmental Assessment will be prepared. The WR/ROD and related documents are accessible to the public for review.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the receipt of several electric rate filings from different energy companies, including Puget Sound Energy, Southwest Power Pool, Alabama Power Company, and Duke Energy Carolinas. These filings involve amendments and new rate filings that aim to adjust tariffs and agreements, with all filings accessible through the FERC eLibrary for public review. Interested parties are invited to submit comments, protests, or interventions on these filings by February 14, 2025, following specific regulatory procedures. For assistance with participation or public inquiries, individuals can contact FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has made a final environmental impact statement available to the public, which evaluates response strategies for outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the U.S. poultry industry. Three options are considered: no federal help, federal help without extra biosecurity measures, and federal help with biosecurity incentives, with the last being the preferred choice as it likely causes the least environmental harm. The public can review this document until May 19, 2025, after which a final decision will be made. The chosen strategy aims to quickly control the virus, protect public health, and minimize the impact on the environment and economy.

The U.S. Army has released a draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for two new systems designed to support military operations: the Energy Efficient Rigid Wall Module (E2RWM) and the Expeditionary Platoon Life Support Module (EPLSM). This draft examines the environmental impacts of various stages associated with these systems, from design to disposal. The public is invited to submit comments on this draft until 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The feedback received will help shape the final version of the PEA, which will guide the Army's decision on deploying these systems.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several electric rate filings from various companies, which are available for public review. These filings include requests for tariff amendments, rate changes, and compliance with certain orders, with specific effective dates and comment periods noted for each. Interested parties can view these documents online using the docket numbers provided and may submit interventions, protests, or comments by specified deadlines. The Commission encourages using eFiling and provides support for public participation through its Office of Public Participation.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service about a negotiated service agreement. This notice aims to update the public about the filing, encourage public comments by March 4, 2025, and take necessary administrative actions. The Postal Service's requests propose adding or modifying products in the Competitive product list and are open for public review and comment. Details and procedures for engaging with this process are available on the Commission's website.