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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    PE Hydro Generation, LLC has filed an application to obtain a license for the Warren Hydroelectric Project in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that they will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) as part of the review process, indicating that the project is unlikely to significantly impact the environment. The EA will be shared for public comment, and interaction is encouraged. For public assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the Commission’s Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    PE Hydro Generation, LLC is asking for permission to run a water-powered electricity project in Virginia. The government will check if this project is okay for nature and will ask people what they think before deciding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9544
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon a well and related facilities in Holmes County, Ohio, due to underperformance. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 8, 2025. This can be done electronically through FERC's website or by mail. FERC offers resources and support for those interested in engaging with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using an old, not very good well in Ohio, and they're asking for permission. People can say if they think that's okay or not before April 8, 2025, online or by mail.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105563
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    CW Bill Young Hydropower Group, Inc. has submitted a notice of intent to apply for a license to develop a hydropower project at the C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam on the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania. They have also been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As part of the process, consultations have begun with various agencies under environmental and historic preservation laws. The public is encouraged to engage with the proceedings, with support available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    CW Bill Young Hydropower Group wants to build a water power project at a dam in Pennsylvania, and they have started talking to the government and other groups to get the necessary approvals. People have been invited to share their thoughts and ideas about the project, and helpers from the government are available to assist anyone with questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10107
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing an upcoming meeting of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's National Advisory Council (NAC) on March 31, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually and is open to the public. Topics to be discussed include updates on CSAT activities, the use of technology in substance use disorder treatment, and issues facing rural and frontier communities. Interested individuals are invited to register to participate and can make oral or written presentations if they notify the designated contact person by March 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    SAMHSA, a group that helps people with substance problems, is having an online meeting on March 31, 2021, to talk about new projects and challenges in helping people, especially in faraway areas. They invite people to join and share their thoughts if they sign up by March 19, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8784
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Florida Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project regarding voting rights in Florida. Members of the public can attend and participate by registering through a provided Zoom link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during the meeting. Participants can also submit written comments and request accommodations in advance if needed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is having a meeting online on February 27, 2025, to talk about voting rules in Florida. People can join in, listen, and even share their thoughts by signing up on Zoom.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2678
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced use of the plutonium facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California. This plan follows the 2023 Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement, and the SEIS will examine the environmental effects of increasing the facility's operations from Security Category III to Category II to meet national security needs. The NNSA is seeking public input on the SEIS scope, alternatives, and environmental issues, and plans to hold a virtual public meeting for further discussion.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to study how changing something at a special lab where they work with a material called plutonium could affect the environment, and they want to ask people for their thoughts about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99247
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Texas Connector Pipeline, LLC has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend its Texas Connector Project, initially authorized in 2019. The proposed amendments aim to enhance constructability by modifying the length and layout of pipeline segments and altering the design of compressor stations. FERC intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project, with a planned completion date of March 21, 2025, followed by a 90-day period for federal authorization decisions. The public can track project developments through FERC's eSubscription service and contact their Office of Public Participation for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Texas Connector Pipeline wants to change how they build their pipeline to make it easier to construct, like making adjustments to a Lego set. The people who check if it's okay for the environment will write a report about it by March 21, 2025, and then others will have time to give their approval too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10891
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Craig-Hayden PS, LLC has announced their intent to apply for a license to build the Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project in Moffat County, Colorado. This process uses the Traditional Licensing Process approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The project involves consulting with several agencies to ensure compliance with environmental and historical preservation laws. Interested individuals can view project documents on the FERC website and seek assistance from the Office of Public Participation for inquiries and public participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Craig-Hayden PS, LLC wants to build a special water project in Colorado that helps save energy, and they are asking for permission to do it, while also making sure they take care of nature and history. People can find out more about it and ask questions if they need help understanding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8210
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Cancer Institute is hosting a virtual meeting of the Clinical Trials and Translational Research Advisory Committee on March 17, 2021. The meeting will discuss strategic plans for the Institute's clinical and translational research programs. It is open to the public and can be accessed via the NIH webcasting site. For special accommodations or to submit comments, individuals can contact Sheila A. Prindiville at the details provided in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Cancer Institute is having an online meeting where they will talk about plans for their research about cancer. People can watch the meeting from their computers, and if anyone needs help to join or has questions, they can contact Sheila for more information.

  • 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.

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