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Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a project in Louisiana. The project aims to upgrade existing equipment and add a new compressor unit, increasing the capacity to transport natural gas to Tampa Electric Company. The public can participate in the review process by commenting, protesting, or intervening before January 30, 2025. More details and instructions on the process for participation are available on the FERC website.

The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating issues with shipping routes at important international maritime chokepoints, such as the English Channel and the Suez Canal. The investigation aims to understand how foreign laws, vessel practices, and other factors create shipping delays and complications. They have invited public comments to gather insights and possible solutions to these shipping constraints by May 13, 2025. The inquiry is looking into the financial, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of these maritime issues.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a well and its associated facilities at the Ripley Storage Field in Jackson County, West Virginia, as part of its Ripley Well 7297 Abandonment Project. The public is invited to participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments before the April 11, 2025 deadline, and there is support available for navigating these procedures. Details and documents related to the request are accessible through FERC's website.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has designated a large area in the Pacific Ocean, called the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary, to protect its unique marine environment around the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The sanctuary spans about 582,570 square miles and is intended to preserve its invaluable biological, cultural, and historical resources. The rules for this sanctuary involve regulating activities like fishing and anchoring, following existing management frameworks and international guidelines to ensure protection while allowing for some scientific and cultural activities. This designation is in collaboration with various partners, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Hawaii, to enhance the protection and management of this significant marine area.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested permission to abandon an injection/withdrawal well and associated facilities in Guernsey County, Ohio, as part of the Guernsey Well 7908 Abandonment Project. This project is in response to safety regulations and due to the facilities' low performance. The public can engage in the project's review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments, with a deadline of February 24, 2025. Additional information can be accessed through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's website, where interested persons can also choose to follow updates on the proceeding via eSubscription.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed First Amendment to a Consent Decree with the District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania concerning a lawsuit against Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Lehigh White Cement Company, LLC. This amendment involves extending the deadlines for choosing between building new kilns or retrofitting existing ones at the Mitchell facility. It designates new kiln construction as the default if the decision is not made in time. Public comments on the amendment are open for 30 days, and the document can be accessed online or through a mail request.

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.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project in Washington State. This project aims to evaluate changes to a proposed irrigation system, which will involve installing a buried pipeline not previously considered and requiring blasting. The goal is to replace declining groundwater used for irrigation with surface water from the Columbia Basin Project to maintain the economic viability of local agriculture. NRCS seeks public comments on the proposed actions and potential alternatives by February 21, 2025.

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for authorization of its Line UNY Westwood 2025 Modernization Project in Erie County, New York. This project involves replacing and rerouting pipelines, constructing a new measurement and regulation station, and abandoning old facilities. The Commission is inviting the public to participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by January 31, 2025. This notice allows interested parties to express their views and become involved in the proceeding if desired.