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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a notice about an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact concerning a request for an exemption submitted by Constellation Energy Generation. This exemption would allow the LaSalle County Station to store four new and maintain four previously loaded multi-purpose canisters using a specific basket design that does not comply with the current Certificate of Compliance. The NRC found no significant environmental impacts associated with this action, as the specific basket design changes would not lead to increased radiation exposure or introduce significant new environmental risks. Therefore, a full environmental impact statement is not necessary.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed a proposal from the Santa Clara Valley Water District to lower the water level in the Anderson Reservoir, build a new outlet tunnel, and establish measures downstream. This assessment was part of their environmental review process and aimed to determine the likely environmental impacts. FERC concluded the proposed actions would not significantly affect the environment if certain protective measures are in place. The public can access this supplemental environmental assessment through FERC's website.

Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC has filed an application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Virginia. The project consists of a 24-foot-high concrete dam, two powerhouses with a total capacity of 12.5 megawatts, and other facilities, operating in a peaking mode with an annual generation of 22,504 megawatt-hours. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on the project's effects. FERC is seeking public input on the issues and alternatives to be addressed and encourages electronic filing of comments.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend a special nuclear materials license held by the Cimarron Environmental Response Trust for activities at the Cimarron site in Oklahoma. The amendment would allow for a new plan to clean up contaminated groundwater, including a system to treat and remove both uranium and technetium-99 from the ground. This cleanup aims to meet environmental protection standards, and according to an environmental assessment, it will not significantly impact the environment. The NRC is not preparing a detailed environmental impact statement because it found no significant impacts from this proposed action.

Daniel Costa, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz has applied for a permit to study California sea lions across their range. The research aims to explore the sea lions' foraging habits, habitat usage, and health through various methods including aerial surveys, capturing, and biological sampling. The permit, which is requested for a 10-year period, allows incidental disturbance to some non-target marine mammal species and up to three unintentional mortalities annually. Public comments on the application are invited by April 17, 2025, and can be submitted via email.

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) has applied for a non-capacity amendment to the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project located on the Broad River in South Carolina. The proposal involves replacing existing turbines with new submersible units and constructing a new substation to increase the project's generating capacity. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) by July 18, 2025, to evaluate the impacts of these changes. Public comments will be accepted once the EA is issued, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with engagement and inquiries.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a license amendment for the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS) in Baltimore, Maryland. This amendment would allow for the completion of decommissioning activities under the License Termination Plan (LTP), which MARAD will implement if the NRC approves it. After the decommissioning, a request can be made to terminate NSS's license so that the ship can be preserved, dismantled, or turned into a reef. The NRC's environmental assessment found no significant impact, which means a more detailed environmental impact statement isn't needed.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Overnight Solar, LLC for a permit that would allow the incidental take of the threatened desert tortoise during the development of a solar energy project in San Bernardino County, California. This permit is required under the Endangered Species Act since the project could impact the tortoises’ habitat. To offset potential impacts, the company plans to relocate the tortoises and support habitat preservation efforts. The public is invited to comment on the draft habitat conservation plan and environmental assessment by February 20, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the Tioga Pathway Project proposed by National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation. The project aims to provide transportation services for natural gas in Pennsylvania and includes replacing old pipelines, installing new ones, and constructing necessary facilities. FERC's EA concludes that the project won't significantly harm the environment. Individuals can comment on the EA until March 17, 2025, but only those with intervenor status have the right to request further hearings or reviews.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering granting exemptions to PSEG Nuclear, LLC for its Hope Creek, Salem, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Stations. These exemptions would allow PSEG to use earnings from its nuclear decommissioning trust for activities not strictly defined as "decommissioning" by NRC regulations. After conducting an environmental assessment, the NRC found that there would be no significant impact on the environment or safety, as the action is primarily financial in nature. Therefore, they decided not to prepare an environmental impact statement and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).