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The Village of Gouverneur, New York, has filed an application to continue operating its 160-kilowatt Gouverneur Hydroelectric Project on the Oswegatchie River. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, as staff believes it won't significantly affect the environment. The EA will be shared for review, and comments from the public will be considered before the final licensing decision. The assessment is expected to be completed within a year of this notice's release date.

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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comments on a draft environmental assessment and a draft finding of no significant impact related to resuming power operations at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. This includes considering requests for exemption, license transfer, and amendments. The U.S. Department of Energy, as a cooperating agency, is also evaluating federal financial support for refueling the plant. The NRC's preliminary assessment indicates that the actions would not significantly impact the environment, and comments are accepted until March 3, 2025.

Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted an application to renew its license to operate the Beloit Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of continuing the project. Public participation is encouraged, and FERC’s Office of Public Participation is available to assist with inquiries and comments. The document was signed by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, and includes a tracking number for this environmental review.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Fiske Hydro, Inc.'s request to surrender its license and shut down the Fiske Mill Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. This review concluded that the surrender wouldn't significantly affect the environment. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 5, 2025. FERC aims to promote public participation and can be contacted for assistance with the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Saranac Hydroelectric Project located on the Saranac River in New York. The assessment suggests that issuing a new license for the project's operation with necessary environmental protections won't significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the Commission's website. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice and is encouraged to use the electronic filing system for comments.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Falcon 9 operations at Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. They are seeking public comments and have announced a virtual public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Eastern. The assessment looks into the potential environmental impacts of up to 120 annual launches, the construction of a landing zone, and airspace closures. Public comments are open until April 24, 2025, and can be submitted online, by mail, or during the virtual meeting.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Black Bayou Gas Storage Project in Louisiana. This project, proposed by Black Bayou Gas Storage, LLC, plans to build an underground natural gas storage facility with four caverns, capable of storing 34.7 billion cubic feet of gas. The purpose of the EA is to evaluate potential environmental impacts and it concludes that the project would not significantly affect the environment. Public comments on the EA are welcomed and can be submitted electronically or by mail to ensure they are considered before a final decision is made.

KC Brighton LLC has applied to surrender its license for the Brighton Hydroelectric Project in Maryland because the costs of continuing the project are too high. They plan to remove all power generation equipment but won't make any changes to the dam or water supply. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental assessment by May 2025 and has invited the public to participate and comment. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which owns the dam, has filed a Motion to Intervene.

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.