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  • 2021-02733 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Modification Under the Clean Water Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8924
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    On January 19, 2021, the Department of Justice filed a proposed change to the 2016 Consent Decree involving the City of Palmer, Alaska, to make updates to the city's wastewater treatment system. The existing decree required Palmer to install secondary clarifiers by August 31, 2020, to meet environmental standards. The proposed modification extends this deadline to July 1, 2022, and suggests alternative actions in the meantime. Public comments on this change are invited within 30 days from publication, and people can view the proposal on the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to give the City of Palmer a little more time to fix their water cleaning system by moving the deadline to 2022, and they want to hear what people think about it. People can also read about this change on the internet, but if they don't have a computer, it might be harder to see.

  • 2024-30420 — Floating Cabins
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104878
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has finalized a rule updating its regulations for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System. These rules require that all existing floating cabins comply with safety and environmental standards and submit a permit application by October 1, 2029. The rule also clarifies electrical and wastewater standards, stating that floating cabin owners must follow all federal, state, and local regulations. If a cabin does not meet these standards, TVA may revoke the permit and require its removal from the river system.

    Simple Explanation

    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has some new rules for the floating houses on the river to make sure they're safe and don't pollute the water. They say everyone with a floating house needs to follow these rules by 2029, or they might have to move their house off the river.

  • 2021-01613 — Financial Assurance Measures for Hydroelectric Projects
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7081
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on potential changes to how financial assurance measures are required for hydroelectric project licenses. This inquiry aims to determine if additional financial safeguards are needed to ensure that hydroelectric projects can maintain safety and environmental standards throughout their operation. Different options being considered include requiring bonds, creating trust or remediation funds, or mandating insurance policies for potential hazards. Comments on these proposals, including any alternative suggestions, are due by March 29, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether hydroelectric power projects, like big water wheels, should have more money saved up just in case something bad happens, like a dam breaking. They want to know if these projects should have things like special safety money or insurance to make sure they can fix things if needed.