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Hydropower Highway LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the possibility of building a hydropower project called the Camp Pendleton Pumped Storage Hydro Project. This project would be located on the Pacific Ocean coast within Camp Pendleton, a military base in California. The project includes building an earthen dam, reservoirs, and a powerhouse, with the Pacific Ocean used as the lower reservoir. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments or competing applications within 60 days of this notice.

One Drop Hydro, LLC, has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The proposed project includes installing two 125-kilowatt turbines and connecting them to the regional grid to generate about 1,839 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting comments and competing applications for 60 days from the issuance of this notice. People can submit their comments electronically through the Commission's eFiling system or via mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to create Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around Monhegan Island Heliport in Maine. This will help facilitate the safe navigation of aircraft using new GPS approach procedures for instrument flight rules in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 5, 2021. This proposed change is intended to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management without significantly impacting small businesses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 is planning to renew a permit that allows treated wastewater to be discharged from bulk fuel storage facilities located in Guam. This proposed permit, identified as Permit No. GUG000001, will be valid for five years and is currently open for public comments. People can submit their comments until May 19, 2025. The permit aims to manage resources efficiently while maintaining consistent conditions for similar facilities, and more information can be found on the EPA Region 9 website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated their timeline for completing the environmental assessment of the Black Bayou Gas Storage Project. Initially expected by February 14, 2025, the assessment is now scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, due to delays in receiving necessary information from Black Bayou Gas Storage, LLC. Following the assessment's release, there’s a 90-day window for Federal Authorization decisions, set to end by July 17, 2025. For updates and further information, the public can subscribe to the Commission's eSubscription service or contact the Office of Public Participation.

The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding several rate filings related to pipeline and gas transmission companies. Various companies, such as Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, and Algonquin Gas Transmission, have filed rate changes or negotiated rates. These filings were submitted in late December 2020, with comments or protests due by January 11, 2021. Interested parties can access the filings through the Commission's eLibrary system and may submit protests or requests to intervene in the proceedings.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) are organizing a public meeting to review the stock assessment update for the multispecies bottomfish complex in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This meeting will be held online through WebEx on April 2 and April 3, 2025. The assessment update uses information through 2023 and builds on a 2019 evaluation to provide new insights for fisheries management. Participants can watch the review proceedings at a satellite site in Saipan or online, with opportunities for public comments and questions.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to accounting and electric rate adjustments. These include proposed accounting entries from Wisconsin Power and Light Company, self-certification notices from GB Arthur Kill Storage LLC, and Pier S Energy Storage LLC, and compliance filings about ownership transfer from multiple power companies like Shawville Power, LLC and New Castle Power, LLC. Additionally, there are rate adjustments filed by Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy New Orleans, LLC, among others. The public can comment on these filings by specified dates, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Coast Guard has established a new anchorage ground near Rice Island on the Lower Columbia River to enhance navigation safety by creating more space for commercial vessels to anchor. This rule, set to be effective from January 15, 2025, comes in response to increased commercial traffic in the area. During the review process, 42 comments were received, addressing concerns like the depth of the anchorage ground and potential environmental impacts on species such as the Green Sturgeon. The Coast Guard assessed regulatory requirements and determined that this new anchorage ground would not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to approve changes to Rhode Island's air pollution control rules, which focus on reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products and certain coatings. These updates are part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) that Rhode Island submitted. The new rules are based on model regulations by the Ozone Transport Commission and are more stringent compared to previous versions, aiming to further limit the VOC content in specified products. The EPA is currently seeking public comments on these proposed changes before making a final decision.