88 FR 17999
The president issued Proclamation No. 10534 of March 21, 2023, establishing the Castner Range National Monument.
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88 FR 17987
The president issued Proclamation No. 10533 of March 21, 2023, establishing the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.
88 FR 19583
BLM proposed new regulations that would advance its mission to manage public lands for multiple use and sustained yield by prioritizing the health and resilience of ecosystems across those lands.
88 FR 19089
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) proposed to follow the First Responder Network Authority’s NEPA procedures on an interim basis with modifications to account for NTIA’s internal organization and establish 33 categorical exclusions in compliance with NEPA, the CEQ regulations, and other related authorities.
Addressing the “Green Resource Curse” in Sub-Saharan Africa
The global transition to a carbon-neutral economy will bring about a surging demand for land and for minerals required in renewable energy technologies. It brings the threat of conflict between those seeking to develop these resources and those who live on the lands and risk displacement, loss of livelihood, and environmental contamination. These risks are particularly acute in Sub-Saharan Africa, though many Sub-Saharan countries have adopted legislation to prevent and peacefully resolve disputes.
88 FR 6358
The Federal Highway Administration received, reviewed, and issued a determination of complete, for a renewal package from the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities requesting renewed participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program, which allows the Administration to assign, and states to assume, responsibilities under NEPA, and all or part of the Administration’s responsibilities for environmental review, consultation, or other actions required under any federal environmental law with respect to one or more federal highway projects within the state.
88 FR 1196
CEQ issued interim guidance to assist agencies in analyzing greenhouse gas and climate change effects of their proposed actions under NEPA.
87 FR 77547
The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it intends to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, and notified the public of the opportunity to provide comments on specified conservation practice standards in the handbook.
87 FR 72906
FERC proposed revisions to its regulations for engineering and design materials for liquefied natural gas facilities related to potential impacts caused by natural hazards.
Playing the Long Game: Expediting Permitting Without Compromising Protections
The Biden Administration’s efforts to promote clean energy have prompted calls for permit reform. A clean energy economy demands a global increase in mineral production, and some suggest environmental standards must be loosened. This premise fails to distinguish among causes of delay in the permitting process, and increased demand for minerals should not overshadow the productive purposes served by permitting. At the same time, there are opportunities to improve permitting without compromising health and safety standards.