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  • 2024-29536 — Establish Anchorage Ground; Rice Island Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101469
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Coast Guard has established a new anchorage ground near Rice Island on the Lower Columbia River to enhance navigation safety by creating more space for commercial vessels to anchor. This rule, set to be effective from January 15, 2025, comes in response to increased commercial traffic in the area. During the review process, 42 comments were received, addressing concerns like the depth of the anchorage ground and potential environmental impacts on species such as the Green Sturgeon. The Coast Guard assessed regulatory requirements and determined that this new anchorage ground would not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard has made a special place near Rice Island on the Columbia River where big boats can park safely, starting January 15, 2025, to prevent accidents because there are more and more boats. They looked at people's worries, like protecting special fish and making sure it's not too costly, and decided it's safe and okay to do this.

  • 2025-06664 — National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16463
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule to repeal a previous requirement for State departments of transportation (State DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets and report their progress. This decision was made because the rule was seen as unnecessary and potentially burdensome, with no clear legal backing and minimal benefits. Notably, the courts had already blocked the rule, citing legal and regulatory issues. Repealing this requirement provides clarity and aligns with recent legal decisions, but it doesn't stop State DOTs and MPOs from voluntarily tracking their own CO2 emissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Highway Administration decided to stop making state transportation departments set goals for reducing pollution from cars, which some thought was unnecessary and confusing. This change means states can choose to track pollution on their own if they want.

  • 2021-01475 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Socioeconomics of Coral Reef Conservation
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6876
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to coral reef conservation. As part of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, NOAA plans to collect information from residents of U.S. jurisdictions with coral reefs, including Florida, Hawaii, and others. This data will help NOAA understand how local populations interact with coral reefs and their attitudes toward conservation. Comments must be submitted by March 26, 2021, and the information collected will assist in creating effective reef protection programs.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) wants to know what people think about taking care of coral reefs, so they are asking for ideas from people in places like Florida and Hawaii. They want to understand how people feel about coral reefs and how they use them to help keep the reefs safe and healthy.

  • 2024-31335 — Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Request Under Blanket Authorization and Establishing Intervention and Protest Deadline
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106460
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to install and operate a new well and related facilities in Pennsylvania's Donegal Storage Field, with a project cost estimated at $10 million. The public can participate in the review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 18, 2025, without any associated fees. This document also provides instructions on how to file electronically or by mail and how to access further information regarding the project on the FERC website. Additional support and guidance for public participation are available through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to put in a new well in Pennsylvania and it will cost a lot of money, about $10 million. People can tell the government what they think about this by sending in their thoughts or joining a protest, but they need to do it by February 18, 2025.