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The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC is seeking permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a compressor unit at its station in the Keota Storage Field in Iowa. This compressor has become outdated and is not needed for the site's operation. This change aims to save costs while maintaining efficiency. The public can participate by sending comments or protests, and the deadline for these submissions is May 16, 2025.

Northern Natural Gas Company has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to install a new compressor station in Andrews County, Texas. This project, called the Tarzan Compressor Station Project, will increase the pipeline's capacity by 87,000 dekatherms per day and is estimated to cost $36.1 million. Members of the public can participate by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene in the project review by the deadline on March 18, 2025. Instructions on how to file and participate are available through FERC's website.

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 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has assessed that its proposed rule to implement consumer protections for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing will not have a significant impact on the environment. PACE loans help finance home improvements like solar panels and energy efficiency projects. The proposed rule would require lenders to ensure borrowers can repay these loans, potentially reducing the number of loans issued. While some argue this could limit environmental benefits from such projects, the CFPB found the rule's effect on the environment would be minimal and does not necessitate a more extensive environmental review.