This document provides a summary of Rosemary Bloise's professional experience and qualifications. She has over 15 years of experience as a wetland scientist and ecologist, including 8 years conducting graduate research on boreal peatland development and reclamation. She has worked extensively on wetland delineation and monitoring projects, as well as providing expert testimony at regulatory hearings on topics related to wetlands and peatlands. Ms. Bloise has experience working with both private sector consulting firms and academic institutions in Canada, the United States, and Sweden.
This document summarizes the status of Jackfish Bay, which qualifies as an Area in Recovery under the Canada-Ontario Agreement. While significant improvements have been made since it was originally listed as an Area of Concern, additional time is needed for full ecosystem recovery. The report finds that some beneficial use impairments have been removed, though data gaps remain. Ongoing monitoring is recommended to track recovery over the long term and determine if delisting the area is possible.
This document summarizes CSA's services related to ports, harbors, and beaches. CSA has over 45 years of experience providing environmental services to support marine construction and dredging projects, including port development, dredging, oil and gas terminals, shipping, and beach nourishment. Their services include environmental permitting, surveys of marine habitats, mitigation of impacts to corals and seagrasses, monitoring programs, and working with resource agencies. The document highlights two representative projects involving monitoring of hardbottom habitats near a beach nourishment project in Florida and relocating corals and transplanting seagrasses as mitigation for a dredging project in Miami Harbor.
Jeff Barna is an ecologist with 19 years of experience managing projects for federal, state, and local agencies. He has extensive experience assessing impacts to protected species from development projects and facilitating consultation with regulatory agencies. His areas of expertise include endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans.
The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture is holding school inspections and assessments in the US Virgin Islands from October 5-9, 2009. On October 6, the Committee on Appropriations and Budget will discuss four bills providing funding for public works projects, a nonprofit organization, a hospital, and hospital renovations. The Labor and Agriculture Committee will also hold a town hall meeting on pension reform. Various zoning applications will be heard on October 9.
The document discusses watershed assessments and their importance for effective watershed restoration. It provides a framework for conducting assessments that includes establishing the geographic scope, identifying resources, assessing existing conditions and threats, developing solutions, prioritizing actions, implementing projects, and monitoring. Examples of completed assessments are summarized, including those focusing on Pullen Creek, Auke Lake Watershed, fish passage in Haines, invasive plants in Juneau, and road conditions in Klawock. The role of assessments in identifying restoration opportunities and guiding restoration efforts is highlighted.
This document summarizes the methodology used in a study analyzing the effects of land use change on sediment accumulation in lakes in West Central Alberta, Canada. Sediment cores from 13 lakes were analyzed to develop sedimentation profiles and determine accumulation rates. Watershed characteristics were inventoried using GIS. Statistical analyses examined correlations between landscape/land use factors and sedimentation rates to assess impacts of disturbances like forestry, oil/gas development, and roads. Comparisons identified the most disturbed watersheds and how sediment yields changed over time.
The document summarizes collaborative fisheries management in Baler Bay, Philippines. It describes the geographical location and municipalities within the project site. It identifies issues like overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and coastal habitat destruction. It then outlines interventions like limiting access and stopping illegal practices. The key intervention discussed is an Inter-LGU Fisheries Management Plan to improve management between municipalities through committees, ordinances, budgets, and other active efforts like establishing marine protected areas. The plan aims to transition to more sustainable management through inter-municipal collaboration, political will, and public awareness.
This document provides a summary of Rosemary Bloise's professional experience and qualifications. She has over 15 years of experience as a wetland scientist and ecologist, including 8 years conducting graduate research on boreal peatland development and reclamation. She has worked extensively on wetland delineation and monitoring projects, as well as providing expert testimony at regulatory hearings on topics related to wetlands and peatlands. Ms. Bloise has experience working with both private sector consulting firms and academic institutions in Canada, the United States, and Sweden.
This document summarizes the status of Jackfish Bay, which qualifies as an Area in Recovery under the Canada-Ontario Agreement. While significant improvements have been made since it was originally listed as an Area of Concern, additional time is needed for full ecosystem recovery. The report finds that some beneficial use impairments have been removed, though data gaps remain. Ongoing monitoring is recommended to track recovery over the long term and determine if delisting the area is possible.
This document summarizes CSA's services related to ports, harbors, and beaches. CSA has over 45 years of experience providing environmental services to support marine construction and dredging projects, including port development, dredging, oil and gas terminals, shipping, and beach nourishment. Their services include environmental permitting, surveys of marine habitats, mitigation of impacts to corals and seagrasses, monitoring programs, and working with resource agencies. The document highlights two representative projects involving monitoring of hardbottom habitats near a beach nourishment project in Florida and relocating corals and transplanting seagrasses as mitigation for a dredging project in Miami Harbor.
Jeff Barna is an ecologist with 19 years of experience managing projects for federal, state, and local agencies. He has extensive experience assessing impacts to protected species from development projects and facilitating consultation with regulatory agencies. His areas of expertise include endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans.
The Committee on Education, Youth and Culture is holding school inspections and assessments in the US Virgin Islands from October 5-9, 2009. On October 6, the Committee on Appropriations and Budget will discuss four bills providing funding for public works projects, a nonprofit organization, a hospital, and hospital renovations. The Labor and Agriculture Committee will also hold a town hall meeting on pension reform. Various zoning applications will be heard on October 9.
The document discusses watershed assessments and their importance for effective watershed restoration. It provides a framework for conducting assessments that includes establishing the geographic scope, identifying resources, assessing existing conditions and threats, developing solutions, prioritizing actions, implementing projects, and monitoring. Examples of completed assessments are summarized, including those focusing on Pullen Creek, Auke Lake Watershed, fish passage in Haines, invasive plants in Juneau, and road conditions in Klawock. The role of assessments in identifying restoration opportunities and guiding restoration efforts is highlighted.
This document summarizes the methodology used in a study analyzing the effects of land use change on sediment accumulation in lakes in West Central Alberta, Canada. Sediment cores from 13 lakes were analyzed to develop sedimentation profiles and determine accumulation rates. Watershed characteristics were inventoried using GIS. Statistical analyses examined correlations between landscape/land use factors and sedimentation rates to assess impacts of disturbances like forestry, oil/gas development, and roads. Comparisons identified the most disturbed watersheds and how sediment yields changed over time.
The document summarizes collaborative fisheries management in Baler Bay, Philippines. It describes the geographical location and municipalities within the project site. It identifies issues like overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and coastal habitat destruction. It then outlines interventions like limiting access and stopping illegal practices. The key intervention discussed is an Inter-LGU Fisheries Management Plan to improve management between municipalities through committees, ordinances, budgets, and other active efforts like establishing marine protected areas. The plan aims to transition to more sustainable management through inter-municipal collaboration, political will, and public awareness.
Part 2 of the overview of sediment management at sites across the Great Lakes. Excellent information about the north harbour section of the Thunder Bay Area of Concern
CA: Bay-Friendly Landscapes Case Studies - Ohlone College Newark Center for H...Sotirakou964
The Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology achieved Bay-Friendly Landscape certification and LEED Platinum certification for its sustainable landscaping practices. The landscape was designed to manage stormwater runoff through a series of bioretention areas and a constructed wetland. Native plantings including sedges and grasses were used to create wildlife habitat and require less watering. The landscape serves as an educational tool for students to learn about environmental stewardship.
Great Lakes coastal wetlands exist in severely altered watersheds and landscapes that can result in degraded wetland conditions (e.g., monotypic vegetation, invasive species), and management actions required to maintain biologically diverse wetlands can be ecologically limiting (e.g., diked wetlands with minimal hydrologic exchange). We report on three GLRI-funded projects designed to improve coastal wetland ecosystems by restoring hydrologic connectivity, increasing fish passage, and enhancing wetland ecosystem functions and services. Biological monitoring is an integral component of each project and includes traditional and innovative research efforts focused on results with broad application across the Great Lakes basin.
ESTABLISHING OFFSHORE SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE IN FEDERAL WATERS OF THE ATLANTICTedManey
Presentation at Shellfish Aquaculture in Federal Waters Workshop
May 15 & 16, 2019
Cat Cove Marine Lab, Salem State University, Salem MA 01970
In 2012, we applied for an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to establish a commercial scale (33 acre) offshore mussel farm off the coast of Cape Ann Massachusetts (NAE-2012-1598 NEMAC Aquaculture). In 2015 we were issued a permit with conditions from the USACE and NOAA that involved a phased-in approach, in which three longlines could be deployed with gear designed to prevent and minimize possible entanglement as a pilot study coupled with extensive monitoring for interactions with species that are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act, and their habitats. Additional conditions from the USCG required our longline headers to be submerged to a depth of 50 ft to account for possible deep draft vessels transiting through the area.
This report will focus on the process of securing an USACE permit to establish this farm and disseminate what was learned about this process to others wishing to pursue offshore shellfish aquaculture.
The document summarizes a conference on GIS and remote sensing applications in Pacific Island countries that was held in Fiji in 2008. Over 150 people from 13 countries attended the conference, which included nearly 50 presentations over 4 days showing how GIS and remote sensing tools are being applied in the Pacific. The conference demonstrated the commitment of Pacific Island GIS users to these technologies and their applications.
The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) was formed in 1974 to provide ecosystem research for the Great Lakes. GLERL develops ecosystem forecasts and leads research on issues affecting the Great Lakes and coastal environments. Recent accomplishments include producing the first Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin and hosting a workshop on climate change impacts. GLERL is expanding forecasting capabilities and research partnerships to better understand threats like algal blooms, invasive species, and climate change impacts.
We would like to update text and add new data on barred sand bass to an existing DFG web page. We also request adding 5 new links to publications and presentations on the same page. Files containing the updated text and links are provided for the web page updates.
This document analyzes marsh degradation in coastal Louisiana before and after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike using satellite imagery and field interviews. It finds the largest increases in water coverage and marsh erosion occurred near the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Project, suggesting the current implementation is not resilient to hurricanes. Regions with saline marsh were more stable. The diversion may need to be re-engineered to consider hurricane impacts and allow more natural sediment distribution rather than a narrow canal to better support resilient wetlands.
Distribution of the parasitic snail, Cyphoma gibbosum, and its effects on the...Muriel Magnaye
This document summarizes a student research project that examined the distribution and effects of the parasitic snail Cyphoma gibbosum on its soft coral hosts in Utila, Honduras. The student conducted benthic surveys at 5 sites to document host preference and the health of occupied hosts. Adult C. gibbosum were most frequently found on Eunicea flexuosa, Gorgonia ventalina, and Antillogorgia americana. Contrary to previous research, the study found no relationship between C. gibbosum occupation and disease or algal overgrowth of host corals. Other environmental factors may better explain the declining health of coral reefs in the region.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts of a project proposed by Excelsior Energy Inc., to design, construct, and operate (potentially under an agreement with an operating company) a coalbased, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) electric generating facility on the Iron Range of northern Minnesota.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts for the proposed action of providing Federal funding for the proposed Texas Clean Energy Project near Odessa, Texas.
This document summarizes the Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts to enhance public participation in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process through increased use of the internet. Specifically, DOE now publishes all draft environmental assessments requiring public comments on its NEPA website and notifies interested parties electronically of these opportunities. This implements a new DOE policy from July 2010 aimed at increasing transparency and public input opportunities in the NEPA process. The policy changes were encouraged by DOE officials and seen as an important step to fulfill NEPA's goal of informing the public about environmental impacts before decisions are made.
A quarterly report on lessons learned, published March 2010. The lessons learned program aims to foster continuous improvement by publishing time and cost metrics as well as guidance on public participation and interagency co-ordination procedures for NEPA implementation and compliance.
The Department of Energy issued a comprehensive draft Environmental Impact Statement for tank closure and waste management at the Hanford Site in Washington. The draft EIS integrates the scope of three previous EIS efforts and will inform decisions on managing radioactive waste at Hanford. It analyzes potential environmental impacts from closing 149 underground storage tanks and considers preferred alternatives for waste management, decommissioning a nuclear test reactor, and closing and treating tanks. The State of Washington, as a cooperating agency, provided input to help ensure the adequacy of the draft EIS analyses.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mesaba Energy Project (DOE/EIS–0382D) for public comment, as well as the dates, locations and times for public hearings.
The document announces the U.S. Department of Energy's intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess providing financial assistance to American Electric Power Service Corporation's proposed Mountaineer Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Project in West Virginia. The proposed project would demonstrate carbon capture technology at a commercial scale by capturing 1.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year from a coal-fired power plant and injecting it underground for storage. The Department of Energy selected this project through a competitive process and proposes providing up to $334 million in financial assistance, requiring an environmental review.
This document provides summaries of environmental impact statements (EISs) that were recently available for public review. It summarizes 13 draft or final EISs related to proposed projects involving resource management, transportation infrastructure, housing, and seismic surveys off the coast of Alaska. The EPA expressed concerns about some projects' potential impacts to wildlife habitat, water quality, and wetlands.
This document provides summaries of environmental impact statements and related documents that were filed between November 5-9, 2007. It includes 15 summaries of documents related to proposed projects requiring environmental impact assessments. The projects involve infrastructure improvements, land management plans, mining activities, and fisheries regulations. EPA expressed environmental concerns about several of the projects and requested additional information, impact mitigation, or monitoring.
Part 2 of the overview of sediment management at sites across the Great Lakes. Excellent information about the north harbour section of the Thunder Bay Area of Concern
CA: Bay-Friendly Landscapes Case Studies - Ohlone College Newark Center for H...Sotirakou964
The Ohlone College Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology achieved Bay-Friendly Landscape certification and LEED Platinum certification for its sustainable landscaping practices. The landscape was designed to manage stormwater runoff through a series of bioretention areas and a constructed wetland. Native plantings including sedges and grasses were used to create wildlife habitat and require less watering. The landscape serves as an educational tool for students to learn about environmental stewardship.
Great Lakes coastal wetlands exist in severely altered watersheds and landscapes that can result in degraded wetland conditions (e.g., monotypic vegetation, invasive species), and management actions required to maintain biologically diverse wetlands can be ecologically limiting (e.g., diked wetlands with minimal hydrologic exchange). We report on three GLRI-funded projects designed to improve coastal wetland ecosystems by restoring hydrologic connectivity, increasing fish passage, and enhancing wetland ecosystem functions and services. Biological monitoring is an integral component of each project and includes traditional and innovative research efforts focused on results with broad application across the Great Lakes basin.
ESTABLISHING OFFSHORE SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE IN FEDERAL WATERS OF THE ATLANTICTedManey
Presentation at Shellfish Aquaculture in Federal Waters Workshop
May 15 & 16, 2019
Cat Cove Marine Lab, Salem State University, Salem MA 01970
In 2012, we applied for an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to establish a commercial scale (33 acre) offshore mussel farm off the coast of Cape Ann Massachusetts (NAE-2012-1598 NEMAC Aquaculture). In 2015 we were issued a permit with conditions from the USACE and NOAA that involved a phased-in approach, in which three longlines could be deployed with gear designed to prevent and minimize possible entanglement as a pilot study coupled with extensive monitoring for interactions with species that are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act, and their habitats. Additional conditions from the USCG required our longline headers to be submerged to a depth of 50 ft to account for possible deep draft vessels transiting through the area.
This report will focus on the process of securing an USACE permit to establish this farm and disseminate what was learned about this process to others wishing to pursue offshore shellfish aquaculture.
The document summarizes a conference on GIS and remote sensing applications in Pacific Island countries that was held in Fiji in 2008. Over 150 people from 13 countries attended the conference, which included nearly 50 presentations over 4 days showing how GIS and remote sensing tools are being applied in the Pacific. The conference demonstrated the commitment of Pacific Island GIS users to these technologies and their applications.
The Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) was formed in 1974 to provide ecosystem research for the Great Lakes. GLERL develops ecosystem forecasts and leads research on issues affecting the Great Lakes and coastal environments. Recent accomplishments include producing the first Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Bulletin and hosting a workshop on climate change impacts. GLERL is expanding forecasting capabilities and research partnerships to better understand threats like algal blooms, invasive species, and climate change impacts.
We would like to update text and add new data on barred sand bass to an existing DFG web page. We also request adding 5 new links to publications and presentations on the same page. Files containing the updated text and links are provided for the web page updates.
This document analyzes marsh degradation in coastal Louisiana before and after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike using satellite imagery and field interviews. It finds the largest increases in water coverage and marsh erosion occurred near the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Project, suggesting the current implementation is not resilient to hurricanes. Regions with saline marsh were more stable. The diversion may need to be re-engineered to consider hurricane impacts and allow more natural sediment distribution rather than a narrow canal to better support resilient wetlands.
Distribution of the parasitic snail, Cyphoma gibbosum, and its effects on the...Muriel Magnaye
This document summarizes a student research project that examined the distribution and effects of the parasitic snail Cyphoma gibbosum on its soft coral hosts in Utila, Honduras. The student conducted benthic surveys at 5 sites to document host preference and the health of occupied hosts. Adult C. gibbosum were most frequently found on Eunicea flexuosa, Gorgonia ventalina, and Antillogorgia americana. Contrary to previous research, the study found no relationship between C. gibbosum occupation and disease or algal overgrowth of host corals. Other environmental factors may better explain the declining health of coral reefs in the region.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts of a project proposed by Excelsior Energy Inc., to design, construct, and operate (potentially under an agreement with an operating company) a coalbased, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) electric generating facility on the Iron Range of northern Minnesota.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts for the proposed action of providing Federal funding for the proposed Texas Clean Energy Project near Odessa, Texas.
This document summarizes the Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts to enhance public participation in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process through increased use of the internet. Specifically, DOE now publishes all draft environmental assessments requiring public comments on its NEPA website and notifies interested parties electronically of these opportunities. This implements a new DOE policy from July 2010 aimed at increasing transparency and public input opportunities in the NEPA process. The policy changes were encouraged by DOE officials and seen as an important step to fulfill NEPA's goal of informing the public about environmental impacts before decisions are made.
A quarterly report on lessons learned, published March 2010. The lessons learned program aims to foster continuous improvement by publishing time and cost metrics as well as guidance on public participation and interagency co-ordination procedures for NEPA implementation and compliance.
The Department of Energy issued a comprehensive draft Environmental Impact Statement for tank closure and waste management at the Hanford Site in Washington. The draft EIS integrates the scope of three previous EIS efforts and will inform decisions on managing radioactive waste at Hanford. It analyzes potential environmental impacts from closing 149 underground storage tanks and considers preferred alternatives for waste management, decommissioning a nuclear test reactor, and closing and treating tanks. The State of Washington, as a cooperating agency, provided input to help ensure the adequacy of the draft EIS analyses.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mesaba Energy Project (DOE/EIS–0382D) for public comment, as well as the dates, locations and times for public hearings.
The document announces the U.S. Department of Energy's intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess providing financial assistance to American Electric Power Service Corporation's proposed Mountaineer Commercial Scale Carbon Capture and Storage Project in West Virginia. The proposed project would demonstrate carbon capture technology at a commercial scale by capturing 1.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year from a coal-fired power plant and injecting it underground for storage. The Department of Energy selected this project through a competitive process and proposes providing up to $334 million in financial assistance, requiring an environmental review.
This document provides summaries of environmental impact statements (EISs) that were recently available for public review. It summarizes 13 draft or final EISs related to proposed projects involving resource management, transportation infrastructure, housing, and seismic surveys off the coast of Alaska. The EPA expressed concerns about some projects' potential impacts to wildlife habitat, water quality, and wetlands.
This document provides summaries of environmental impact statements and related documents that were filed between November 5-9, 2007. It includes 15 summaries of documents related to proposed projects requiring environmental impact assessments. The projects involve infrastructure improvements, land management plans, mining activities, and fisheries regulations. EPA expressed environmental concerns about several of the projects and requested additional information, impact mitigation, or monitoring.
The document summarizes wetlands planning and projects in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It discusses the borough's definition of wetlands, reasons for focusing on wetlands work including population growth, and completed and ongoing wetlands projects like mapping, education, assessments, and management planning. These projects aim to increase awareness and protection of wetlands in the rapidly developing borough.
This document summarizes a presentation on remote sensing approaches for ecosystem assessment and restoration in the Great Lakes region. It discusses using remote sensing technologies like satellite imagery, aerial photography, LiDAR, and radar to map wetlands, identify invasive species, monitor bird nesting sites, and detect oil spills. Remote sensing allows assessment of large areas to determine habitat extent and condition, enabling prioritized and targeted restoration efforts. Regular monitoring with technologies like radar is important for assessing wetland changes and preventing future, more costly restoration projects.
Western Area Power Administration (Western) proposes to improve the way it manages vegetation along its rights-of-way (ROW) on National Forest System lands in the states of Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
Western Area Power Administration (Western) proposes to improve the way it manages vegetation along its rights-of-way (ROW) on National Forest System lands in the states of Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
This document summarizes David Koger's presentation on the evolution of remote sensing and GIS in oil and gas exploration. It discusses how remote sensing has progressed from early techniques like creekology which used stream patterns to identify potential oil sites, to using advanced satellite imagery and data merging. It provides case studies on using remote sensing for exploration in locations like Nebraska, Romania, Paraguay, and Kansas. It also discusses projects analyzing CO2 sequestration potential by mapping subsurface geology, structures, and fluid pathways using remote sensing data.
Thomas Czubek Bat Experience January 2015Thomas Czubek
This document provides a summary of Thomas P. Czubek's experience conducting bat mist netting, roost, and cave surveys. Over 15 years, he has participated in over 100 projects across 18 states, handling 10 bat species. His roles have progressed from technician to team leader and field manager. He has experience with species including the federally endangered Indiana bat. References are provided from former supervisors and colleagues.
“Coral reefs represent some of the world's most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive”
~ Sheherazade Goldsmith
“Coral is a very beautiful and unusual animal. Each coral head consists of thousand individual polyps. These polyps are continually budding and branching into genetically identical neighbors”
~ Antony Garrett Lisi
“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings etrnal joy to the soul”
~ Wyland
Monitoring Climate Variability and Impact in NV: What's A PA Country Gal Doin...DRIscience
This document provides an overview of Lynn Fenstermaker's research monitoring climate variability and its impacts in Nevada. Some key points:
1) Fenstermaker established the Nevada Climate-Ecohydrological Assessment Network (NevCAN) to monitor climate and environmental responses across elevation gradients. NevCAN has multiple research stations collecting meteorological and soil data.
2) Early NevCAN results show differences in precipitation and air temperature across elevations in the Snake Range. Downscaled climate model data is also being used.
3) Fenstermaker's other research assesses climate impacts on basin-wide evapotranspiration and vegetation using Landsat imagery and eddy covariance tower data. A strong correlation was found between annual
“Coral reefs represent some of the worlds most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them many of the seas most exquisite species will not survive.” ~ Sheherazade Goldsmith
“The oceans deserve our respect and care, but you have to know something before you can care about it.” ~ Sylvia Earle
Presentation by Tony Kimmet from the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS); review and update of orthoimagery resources available for Hawaii and the Pacific
Proactive measures to address growing stressors on the Arctic environment and ecosystems are critical. The influence of human activity can be minimized. Our past has created and accelerated changes in our environment and marginalizing of our ecosystems. Restoring a more harmonious balance to nature is a herculean and monumental endeavor requiring the mutual and cooperative efforts of global partnerships.
*Letter to The Honourable Maria Damanaki, European Commission for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, November 12, 2012, is a Slide Share presentation.
Wisconsin’s Great Lakes AOC meeting Nov 3-4 2011 in Green Bayroppedahl
This document announces a meeting to bring together staff and stakeholders working on Wisconsin's Areas of Concern to strengthen communication and coordinate restoration strategies. The two-day meeting in Green Bay will include updates on each Area of Concern, discussions on delisting strategies and Remedial Action Plans, and breakout sessions on topics like sediment remediation and outreach. Attendees will include representatives from the Wisconsin DNR, EPA, US Fish and Wildlife Service, universities, consultant groups, and citizen advisory committees seeking to advance restoration of the Great Lakes.
This document discusses climate change impacts and an adaptation proposal for the Town of Littlemarsh. It provides background on the town and describes increasing flooding issues. The proposal is to amend zoning to establish "retreat" zones along coastal and river areas to allow for natural inland migration of shorelines as sea levels and river levels rise in the future. This would prohibit protective structures from being built in certain zones to prepare for land being inundated over time.
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A quarterly report on lessons learned, published June 2010. The lessons learned program aims to foster continuous improvement by publishing time and cost metrics as well as guidance on public participation and interagency co-ordination procedures for NEPA implementation and compliance.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts of providing financial assistance for the construction and operation of a project proposed by Hydrogen Energy California LLC.
The Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Long-Term Management and Storage of Elemental Mercury Environmental Impact Statement (DOE/EIS–0423D, ‘‘Draft Mercury Storage EIS’’ or ‘‘Draft EIS’’) for public review and comment during a public comment period that extends through March 30, 2010.
"The Department of Energy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and conduct public scoping meetings under the National Environmental Policy Act for remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing an Advance Notice of its Intent (ANOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for remediation of Area IV of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL).
"The Department of Energy (DOE) announces its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) under the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) for the disposal of Greater-Than-Class-C low-level radioactive waste (GTCC LLW)."
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing advance notice of its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on the disposal of Greater-Than-Class-C (GTCC) low-level radioactive waste (LLW) generated by activities licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The primary purpose of this EIS is to address the disposal of wastes with concentrations greater than Class C, as defined in NRC regulations at 10 CFR part 61, resulting from NRC or Agreement State licensed activities (hereafter referred to as NRC licensed activities).
This document announces the Department of Energy's (DOE) intent to prepare a new environmental impact statement (EIS) called the Tank Closure and Waste Management EIS for the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. It will address radioactive and hazardous waste storage and disposal at Hanford, including reanalyzing groundwater impacts from previous EIS documents. The EIS will implement a settlement agreement between DOE, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the state of Washington regarding litigation over the Hanford Solid Waste EIS.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Abengoa Biorefinery Project near Hugoton, Stevens County, KS (DOE/EIS–0407D) (referred to as the ‘‘Draft Abengoa Biorefinery EIS’’ or ‘‘Draft EIS’’).
This document provides information about the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) intent to modify the scope of an environmental impact statement for the Abengoa Biorefinery Project near Hugoton, Kansas. Specifically, DOE is amending the scope to assess a proposed change to the project that would include generating electricity from a steam-driven turbine to supply the regional power grid, in addition to producing ethanol from biomass. DOE is soliciting public comments on this proposed scope modification and will hold a public scoping meeting on May 19, 2009 to receive input.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental impacts of a project proposed by Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kansas, LLC (ABBK), to construct and operate a biomass-to ethanol and energy facility near Hugoton, Kansas. DOE’s proposed action is to provide cost-share Federal funding to ABBK to construct and operate the Project.
"In Executive Order 13212, Actions to Expedite Energy-Related
Projects, the President ordered that executive departments and agencies take appropriate actions ‘‘to expedite projects that will increase the production, transmission, or conservation of energy.’’ DOE and BLM have identified utility-scale solar energy development as a potentially critical component in meeting these mandates. "
The Department of Energy announces its intention to assess the potential environmental impacts from its proposed Federal action of granting a Presidential permit to Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. to construct, operate, maintain, and connect a new electric transmission line across the U.S.-Canada border in northeastern New York State.
The document summarizes the following:
1) The US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of granting a Presidential permit for a proposed electric transmission line across the US-Mexico border in southeastern California.
2) The proposed transmission line would connect wind turbines in Mexico to an existing transmission line in the US. It would involve one mile of transmission line construction within the US and two miles within Mexico.
3) The DOE will consider potential impacts of granting the permit, alternatives to the proposed action, and a no action alternative in the EIS. It will evaluate public comments received by March 27, 2009 to define the
This notice from the Federal Register announces the Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Hooper Springs Project in Idaho. The project would construct a new 115-kilovolt transmission line and substation to address reliability issues for two of BPA's customer utilities. BPA is initiating public scoping and requests comments on the proposal and potential environmental impacts to consider in the EIS. The notice also describes the proposed project background and three transmission line alternatives under consideration.
The document summarizes a notice from the Federal Register regarding the Department of Energy's intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed coal power project in Kemper County, Mississippi. The project involves building an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle facility to generate electricity from lignite coal while minimizing emissions. The EIS will evaluate environmental impacts to help determine whether to provide $294 million in funding and a potential loan guarantee for the project. A public scoping meeting will be held to get input to establish the scope of the EIS analysis.
The U.S. Department of Energy prepared an EIS to evaluate the environmental impacts of a proposed IGCC power plant in Kemper County, Mississippi. The plant would demonstrate an advanced system to convert lignite into synthesis gas to fuel turbines, generating 582 MW while reducing emissions. Associated infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines would be constructed. The EIS considers impacts to resources like water, wildlife, and air quality from the plant, adjacent mine supplying lignite, and related facilities. It also evaluates alternatives and solicits public input to inform the agencies' decisions on providing funding and permits.
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1. 28612 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 98 / Friday, May 21, 2010 / Notices
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not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other 541–523–1242. LA, Small Diversion at Convent/Blind
information whose disclosure is EIS No. 20100175, Draft EIS, USN, 00, River, Proposes to construct a
restricted by statute. Certain other United States Marine Corps Joint Freshwater Diversion Project,
material, such as copyrighted material, Strike Fighter F–35B West Coast Integrated Feasibility Study,
will be publicly available only in hard Basing, To Efficiently and Effectively Louisiana Coastal Area, St. James
copy. Publicly available docket Maintain Combat Capability and Parish, LA, Comment Period Ends:
materials are available either Mission Readiness, CA and AZ, 07/05/2010, Contact: Dr. William P.
electronically at http:// Comment Period Ends: 07/05/2010, Klein, Jr. 504–862–2540.
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at Contact: Adrianne Saboya 619–532– EIS No. 20100183, Draft EIS, USACE,
the OEI Docket in the EPA Headquarters 4742. LA, Amite River Diversion Canal
Docket Center. EIS No. 20100176, Final EIS, USN, WA, Modification Element of the Section
Naval Sea Systems Command 7006(E)(3) Ecosystem Restoration
Dated: May 17, 2010.
(NAVSEA). Naval Undersea Warfare Project, Feasibility Study, Louisiana
Rebecca Clark, Center (NUWC), Keyport Complex Coastal Area (LCA) Ascension and
Acting Director, National Center for Extension, Propose to Extend the Livingston Parishes, LA, Comment
Environmental Assessment. Operational Areas, Three Distinct Period Ends: 07/05/2010, Contact: Dr.
[FR Doc. 2010–12280 Filed 5–20–10; 8:45 am] Range Sites: Keyport Range Site; William P. Klein, Jr. 504–862–2540.
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Dabob Bay Range Complex (DBRC)
Dated: May 18, 2010.
Site, Quinault Underwater Tracking
Ken Mittelholtz,
Range Site, Gray Harbor, Jefferson,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Kitsap and Mason Counties, WA, Wait Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division,
AGENCY Office of Federal Activities.
Period Ends: 06/21/2010, Contact:
Kimberly Kler 360–396–0927. [FR Doc. 2010–12262 Filed 5–20–10; 8:45 am]
[ER–FRL–8990–5]
EIS No. 20100177, Draft EIS, USFS, MN, BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Environmental Impact Statements; Tracks Project, Proposing Forest
Notice of Availability Vegetation Management and Related
Transportation System Activities, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Superior National Forest, St. Louis
Activities, General Information (202) and Lake Counties, MN, Comment Office of the Comptroller of the
564–1399 or http://www.epa.gov/ Period Ends: 07/05/2010, Contact: Currency
compliance/nepa/. Susan Duffy 218–365–2097.
Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact EIS No. 20100178, Draft EIS, USACE, FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Statements Filed 05/10/2010 Through LA, Medium Diversion at White
05/14/2010 Pursuant to 40 CFR Ditch, Integrated Feasibility Study, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
1506.9. Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) CORPORATION
Notice Ecosystem Restoration,
Implementation, Plaquemines Parish, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
In accordance with Section 309(a) of LA, Comment Period Ends: 07/05/
the Clean Air Act, EPA is required to 2010, Contact: Dr. Nathan Dayan 504– Office of Thrift Supervision
make its comments on EISs issued by 862–2530.
other Federal agencies public. EIS No. 20100179, Final EIS, TVA, AL, Proposed Agency Information
Historically, EPA has met this mandate Bellefonte Site Single Nuclear Unit Collection Activities; Comment
by publishing weekly notices of Project, Proposes to Complete or Request
availability of EPA comments, which Construct and Operate a Single 1,100– AGENCIES: Office of the Comptroller of
includes a brief summary of EPA’s 1, 200 MW Nuclear Generation Unit, the Currency (OCC), Treasury; Board of
comment letters, in the Federal Jackson County, AL, Wait Period Governors of the Federal Reserve
Register. Since February 2008, EPA has Ends: 06/21/2010, Contact: Ruth System (Board); Federal Deposit
been including its comment letters on Horton 865–632–3719. Insurance Corporation (FDIC); and
EISs on its Web site at: http:// EIS No. 20100180, Draft EIS, USACE, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS),
www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ LA, Convey Atchafalaya River Water Treasury.
eisdata.html. Including the entire EIS to Northern Terrebonne Marshes and ACTION: Joint notice and request for
comment letters on the Web site Multipurpose Operation of Houma comment.
satisfies the Section 309(a) requirement Navigation Lock, Integrated
to make EPA’s comments on EISs Feasibility Study, Louisiana Coastal SUMMARY: In accordance with the
available to the public. Accordingly, on Area (LCA) Implementation, requirements of the Paperwork
March 31, 2010, EPA discontinued the Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
publication of the notice of availability Parish, LA, Comment Period Ends: chapter 35), the OCC, the Board, the
of EPA comments in the Federal 07/05/2010, Contact: Dr. Nathan FDIC, and the OTS (the ‘‘agencies’’) may
Register. Dayan 504–862–2530. not conduct or sponsor, and the
EIS No. 20100174, Final EIS, USFS, 00, EIS No. 20100181, Final EIS, DOE, MS, respondent is not required to respond
emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Kemper County Integrated to, an information collection unless it
Invasive Plants Treatment Project, To Gasification Combined-Cycle (IGCC) displays a currently valid Office of
Protect Native Vegetation by Project, Construction and Operation Management and Budget (OMB) control
Controlling, Containing, or of Advanced Power Generation Plant, number. The Federal Financial
Eradicating Invasive Plant, Wallowa, U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, Institutions Examination Council
Baker, Malheur and Grant Counties, Kemper County, MS, Wait Period (FFIEC), of which the agencies are
OR and Adams and Nez Perce Ends: 06/21/2010, Contact: Richard A. members, has approved the agencies’
Counties, ID, Wait Period Ends: 06/ Hargis, Jr. 888–322–7426 Ext. 6065. publication for public comment of a
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