Search Results for keywords:"Jefferson Island Storage

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA, has announced that several fish and crab species are overfished or are experiencing too much fishing pressure. Specifically, the witch flounder and Saint Matthew Island blue king crab are confirmed to be overfished. In addition, the Gulf of America lane snapper, Southern Atlantic snowy grouper, and Southern Atlantic gag continue to be overfished, and the Southern Atlantic blueline tilefish is now also considered overfished. The NMFS is working with regional fishery management councils to address these issues.

The National Park Service is inviting public comments on the significance of certain properties that were nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places before February 13, 2021. Comments can be submitted electronically by March 9, 2021, and details on how to submit are provided. The nominations include properties in several states such as Arizona, California, Georgia, and Texas, among others. The notice emphasizes that personal information in comments may be made publicly available, although there is an option to request withholding of such information.

In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Louisiana State University, Museum of Natural Science (LSUMNS) has completed an inventory of a funerary object, a small pottery figurine, that has a cultural connection to the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Starting January 17, 2025, this object may be returned to the tribe or any other Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations that can establish a cultural affiliation or prove lineage. The notice is part of the efforts of the National Park Service to fulfill its responsibilities under NAGPRA, with Dr. Irene Martí Gil as the contact person for repatriation requests. The notice adds to a previous 2022 publication regarding human remains from the same site.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking the public to share their thoughts on a new version of the management plan for the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NBNERR). This plan helps guide how the reserve operates, reviews progress, and adapts to changes every five years. The new draft plan aims to replace the one from 2010, introducing details like added staff and new goals. The public can view and comment on this plan until January 2, 2025, by reaching out to NOAA contacts or accessing the plan online.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced that the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has requested an extension for a waiver from certain safety regulations related to railroad interlocking systems. The specific request concerns not needing certain locking devices on a fixed drawbridge in Long Island City, New York, since the bridge is no longer operable. The public is invited to submit comments on this petition, with a deadline of May 30, 2025. Comments can be made online, and all submissions will be publicly accessible, including any personal information provided.

The Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, a shell bead and a red ochre sample, were found during fieldwork on Whidbey Island, Washington, in the late 1990s. The cultural items have been identified as having significant historical or cultural importance to certain tribes, including the Lummi Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. The repatriation process may begin on or after January 13, 2025, and the university is responsible for ensuring the appropriate tribe receives the items if multiple claims are made.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Oswego Hydro Partners, LP for a new major license concerning the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project located in New York. This project includes the Phoenix Dam and other structures on the Oswego River, with a total energy capacity of 3.18 megawatts. The application is open for public inspection, and interested parties can submit protests or motions to intervene by February 3, 2025. Oswego Hydro proposes to continue operation in its current mode and has outlined plans for issues like fish passage and environmental protection.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is starting a process to gather public input on the environmental effects of the proposed Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. This project involves constructing new facilities to increase natural gas storage capacity. FERC invites public comments on potential environmental impacts and alternatives, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025. The project may lead to court proceedings if land agreements with the company are not reached, and detailed instructions are provided for submitting comments electronically or by mail.

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 Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC has submitted an application to expand its Gulf Coast Storage facilities. This proposed expansion will increase gas storage capacity by installing new equipment at the North Lansing Storage Field in Texas. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental assessment and has set a schedule for reviewing the project. The assessment will consider various environmental and economic impacts raised by stakeholders, with a decision on federal authorizations expected by November 12, 2025.