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Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the United Water Conservation District's plan to amend the license of the Santa Felicia Hydroelectric Project, located in Ventura County, California. The proposed Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project aims to enhance the dam's safety without significantly impacting the environment. Interested parties can view the EA on the Commission's website and must submit any comments by April 7, 2025. The Commission encourages electronic filing of comments but accepts paper submissions as well.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Great Falls Hydroelectric Project, located near Paterson, New Jersey. This assessment reviews the potential environmental impacts and concludes that licensing the project with certain protective measures will not significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can view the EA online via FERC's eLibrary, and comments can be electronically filed within 30 days from the notice date. For more information or assistance, individuals can contact FERC Online Support or Chris Millard for further inquiries.

Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted an application to renew their license for operating the 1.10-megawatt Rockton Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Illinois. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff plans to create an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's environmental impact. The public can review and comment on the EA, and these comments will be considered before the final licensing decision is made. For questions or assistance with the process, the public can contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for constructing and operating two landing pads on Johnston Atoll. This is for testing the DAF's Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, aiming to transport materials globally through space quickly. The plan involves up to 10 landings per year for four years, with cooperation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This remote and secure location was selected based on its ability to meet safety and operational requirements, and the assessment will evaluate potential impacts on local wildlife and environment.

Sea Shepherd Global is seeking a permit to conduct commercial and educational photography of marine mammals. They plan to film 13 species of non-listed marine mammals in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica for documentaries and media over five years. The application is under review by the National Marine Fisheries Service, and they are inviting public comments by April 30, 2025. This activity is considered categorically excluded from needing an environmental assessment.

Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) and environmental assessment (EA) for the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District in Montana. This plan sets out the strategies and objectives for managing the wetland areas to benefit wildlife and promote recreational opportunities like hunting and fishing. The public is invited to review and comment on the draft documents by February 13, 2025, with copies available online or in person at the management district office. The plan seeks to comply with relevant laws and includes special considerations for consulting with Tribal entities regarding their interests and responsibilities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the South Sioux City to Sioux Falls A-line Replacement Project, proposed by Northern Natural Gas Company. This project involves abandoning a section of existing pipeline and building new natural gas facilities in parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. The EA, which was created with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, suggests that the project will not significantly harm the environment if appropriate measures are taken. FERC invites the public to comment on the EA, with comments due by February 4, 2021, through electronic or paper submission.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed an application by Aclara Meters, LLC, to surrender its Somersworth Hydroelectric Project on the Salmon Falls River in New Hampshire and Maine. Aclara's application was evaluated through an environmental assessment (EA), which concluded that ending the project would not significantly impact the human environment. The public can view the EA and submit comments electronically via the FERC website within 30 days of this notice. For more information, individuals can contact FERC's Diana Shannon.