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  • 2021-02154 — Notification of Request for Nominations to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7866
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting nominations for its National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). They are looking to fill around seven vacancies by September 2021. These vacancies include positions for representatives from academia, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, state and local governments, and tribal governments. Interested nominees should have experience in environmental justice and community sustainability issues and must submit their nominations by March 24, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is looking for people to join a group that helps make sure everyone, especially different communities, is treated fairly when it comes to the environment. They have a few spots open for different types of people, like teachers and community leaders, and want people to apply by March 24, 2021.

  • 2021-00100 — Notice of Public Meetings and of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Deepwater South Fork LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Rhode Island
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1520
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed wind energy project by Deepwater South Fork LLC. This project involves the construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines and an export cable connecting the facility to Long Island's electric grid. The public is invited to review the DEIS and participate in virtual public meetings scheduled for February 2021. Comments on the project can be submitted through BOEM's website or by mail by February 22, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at plans to build special giant fans, called wind turbines, in the ocean to make electricity. They want people to say what they think about this idea, so they are having online meetings and asking for comments.

  • 2025-00485 — National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Reclamation (516 DM 14)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2735
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Office of the Secretary, Interior Department has revised rules for certain environmental actions by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure clearer interpretations and more efficient reviews. These changes apply to seven categorical exclusions (CEs) related to financial assistance and water-related agreements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The updates aim to eliminate outdated terms and better define the scope of activities covered by these exclusions. The revisions also respond to public comments and address concerns about project transparency, Tribal resources, and consultation regarding historic preservation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has updated some rules to make it easier and clearer for people to understand how to take care of the environment when working with water projects. They want to make sure everyone knows what's happening, especially when it affects places that are important to Native American tribes and old historic sites.

  • 2024-31491 — Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) Grant Program Reporting Templates: Supplemental Project Application Template and Project Reporting Templates for Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), Clean School Bus (CSB), Clean Heavy Duty (CHD), and Clean Ports Grant Programs; EPA ICR No. 2793.02 OMB Control No. 2060-0754
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 101
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a revised Information Collection Request (ICR) for four grant programs under its Transportation and Climate Division (TCD). These programs, which include the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), Clean School Bus (CSB), Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles (CHDV), and Clean Ports Grant Programs, aim to reduce mobile source emissions. The EPA is seeking public comments on this ICR revision, which introduces new reporting templates to improve data collection. The revisions are expected to decrease the time and cost burden on respondents. Comments are due by March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to update some forms to make it easier and cheaper for people and groups to apply for grants that help reduce pollution from big trucks, school buses, and ports. They are asking people what they think about these changes before they finalize them.

  • 2024-28293 — Notice of Adoption of U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Categorical Exclusions Pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95810
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to adopt categorical exclusions (CEs) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) to streamline environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These adopted CEs cover various agricultural activities, which HUD intends to use for projects like fence repairs or farm storage facility construction. HUD consulted with USDA-FSA to ensure these CEs are appropriate and will not cause significant environmental harm, barring extraordinary circumstances. The adoption will be effective after regulatory amendments or waivers are issued.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making a plan to borrow some rules from another group to make checking how things like building farm storage or fixing fences might affect nature quicker and easier. They're talking with experts to make sure everything stays safe for the environment.