WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a notice entitled "Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Field Release of Aceria salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), a Mite for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Salsola tragus), in the Contiguous U.S." APHIS is making available a revised draft environmental assessment concerning the release of the blister mite, Aceria salsolae De Lillo and Sobhian, to biologically c  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Secretary has issued a notice entitled "Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act." This public notice outlines changes to environmental policy procedures within the department. The U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force are withdrawing their specific regulations that put into practice the National Environmental Policy Act. This action aligns with a directive from the president, which earlier this year ca  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability" involving three states. EIS No. 20250087, Final, TVA, AL, Hillsboro Solar, Review Period Ends: 07/28/2025, Contact: Elizabeth Smith 865-632-3053. EIS No. 20250088, Final, NRC, CA, NUREG-1437, Supplement 62, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants: Regarding License Renewal of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Availability of Environmental Assessment." The notice pertains to the Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association's application to surrender its exemption for the Raeford Hydroelectric Project. Commission staff reviewed this application in accordance with federal regulations and has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the project. The association proposes to surrender its exemption and deco  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Rover-Bulger Compressor Station and Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion Project." This notice concerns the proposed Rover-Bulger Compressor Station and Harmon Creek Meter Station Expansion Project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff conducted an environmental assessment for the project analyzing potential effects from it  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a notice entitled "Endangered Wildlife and Plants; Recovery Permit Applications." The Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comment on applications for permits related to scientific research aimed at conserving and enhancing the survival of endangered species. Under the Endangered Species Act, certain activities that might affect endangered species are prohibited unless a federal permi  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a notice entitled "Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act." This notice informs the public about the adoption of 15 categorical exclusions from four other federal agencies by the Bureau of Land Management. These exclusions cover a range of activities including recreation, restoration, road management, rangeland management, access for hydrologic and geologic explor  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued a notice entitled "Adoption of Categorical Exclusion Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act." This notice informs the public and documents the adoption of a categorical exclusion from the Indian Health Service for construction of sanitation facilities serving Indian homes and communities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs will use this categorical exclusion. The notice specifies the types of actions to   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- Method Bancshares, Inc., a financial holding company based in Wyandotte, Oklahoma, has applied to the Federal Reserve to expand its operations into new nonbanking activities, according to a recent notice published in the Federal Register. Acting through its subsidiary, Method Asset Holding Company, LLC, Method Bancshares intends to engage in two key activities: extending credit and acquiring debt in default. The proposal, submitted under section 4 of the Bank Hold  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service has issued a notice entitled "National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions." This action concerns properties including the Wilshire Heights Historic District in Tucson, Ariz.; Placer County Administrative Center in Auburn, Calif.; Euram Building in Washington; City Municipal Office Building in Baltimore, Md.; and Fruit & Produce Co. Building in Kennewick, Wash. The service is soliciting c  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a notice entitled "Prepare a Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement for the Harris County Flood Control District Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Initiative, Harris County, TX." The Corps of Engineers Galveston District intends to develop an Environmental Impact Statement for the Solutions for Advancing Floodplain Evaluation and Resilience Initiative. This statement will be prepa  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a series of high-profile advisory committee meetings scheduled for July 2025, each focused on advancing key priorities for veterans' health, education, and well-being. The upcoming meetings, open to the public, will bring together experts, advocates, and VA officials to discuss current challenges and policy recommendations. * * * National Academic Affiliations Council Set to convene in July, the National  more