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H.R. 2573. Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling Act of 2025 (Draft) A bill to remove ...
04/22/2025

H.R. 2573. Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling Act of 2025 (Draft)

A bill to remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the dunes sagebrush lizard from the authority of that Act. (Congressional Record 1 April 2025 [House] Pages H1401-H1404)

A bill to remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the dunes sagebrush lizard from the authority of that Act. (Congressional Record 1 April 2025 [House] Page...

Modification to 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Storm...
04/15/2025

Modification to 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities (Final)







EPA is finalizing, largely as proposed, a narrow modification to its 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) to expand the list of areas eligible for coverage to include construction projects in all Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. This modification is necessary because the EPA is the permitting authority in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction, and when the CGP was issued on February 17, 2022, the permit did not specifically provide eligibility for these areas as a class. The modification also clarifies the CGP requirements that apply to projects that discharge to receiving waters within Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction in response to the Supreme Court's recent decision in City and County of San Francisco v. EPA. The permit modification and accompanying permit fact sheet can be found at https://www.epa.gov/​npdes/​2022-construction-general-permit-cgp. Final modification became effective on 8 April 2025, except for EPA Regions 1 and 3. Regions 1 and 3 require additional time to complete procedures under Clean Water Act section 401(a)(2). POC is Greg Schaner, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at (202) 564-0721 or by email at [email protected]. (Federal Register 15 April 2025 [Rule] Pages 15653-15658)

https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43152

EPA is finalizing, largely as proposed, a narrow modification to its 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) to expand the list of areas eligible for coverage to include construction projects in all Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. This modification is necessary because the EPA is the permitt...

12-Month Not-Warranted Finding for the Spinytail Crayfish (Draft)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43059 ...
03/11/2025

12-Month Not-Warranted Finding for the Spinytail Crayfish (Draft)
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USFWS announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the spinytail crayfish (Procambarus fitzpatricki) as an endangered or threatened species under the ESA. The spinytail crayfish is a small, burrowing freshwater crayfish endemic to southern Mississippi. After a thorough review of the best available scientific and commercial information, they find that listing the spinytail crayfish as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted at this time. However, they ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of the spinytail crayfish or its habitat.. The finding in this document was made on March 11, 2025. POC is James Austin, Field Supervisor, Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office, 601-540-2576, [email protected]. (Federal Register 11 March 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 11696-11698)

USFWS announce a 12-month finding on a petition to list the spinytail crayfish (Procambarus fitzpatricki) as an endangered or threatened species under the ESA. The spinytail crayfish is a small, burrowing freshwater crayfish endemic to southern Mississippi. After a thorough review of the best availa...

Northern Distinct Population Segment of the Southern Subspecies of Scarlet Macaw (Final)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articl...
03/11/2025

Northern Distinct Population Segment of the Southern Subspecies of Scarlet Macaw (Final)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43058


In response to an order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia USFWS are opening a public comment period related to a specific issue regarding the listing determination under the ESA for the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the southern subspecies of the scarlet macaw (Ara macao macao). USFWS seek comments on the explanation presented in this document regarding why USFWS did not conduct an analysis under section 4(e) of the Act pertaining to the DPS. USFWS will accept comments received or postmarked on or before 10 April 2025. POC is Rachel London, Manager, Branch of Delisting and Foreign Species, Ecological Services Program, USFWS, MS: ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 (tele 703-358-2171). (Federal Register 11 March 2025 [Rule] Pages 11674-11678)

In response to an order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia USFWS are opening a public comment period related to a specific issue regarding the listing determination under the ESA for the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the southern subspecies of the scarle...

Planning & Delivering High Impact Webinar Series (Web-based)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43035 ...
03/10/2025

Planning & Delivering High Impact Webinar Series (Web-based)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43035


March 28, 2025
1:00 -1:30 PM (Eastern)
Webinars have become powerful tools for reaching diverse audiences in our backyards and around the globe. Alabama Extension operates two urban forestry webinar series that have continued to grow and expand. The Tree Fund Webinar series, started in 2015 to share emerging research in the field of arboriculture, is now recognized as one the leading series in the field with global audiences averaging 800 attendees per webinar. The Raising Trees series, started during the pandemic, tackles a broader variety of topics and has expanded into offering Spanish content and topical series to address emerging needs. This presentation will review our success and challenges in developing webinars and provide tips for emerging content. This is the sixth webinar in the year-long "Reaching Your Target Audience & Providing Innovative Programs Webinar Series."

Webinars have become powerful tools for reaching diverse audiences in our backyards and around the globe. Alabama Extension operates two urban forestry webinar series that have continued to grow and expand. The Tree Fund Webinar series, started in 2015 to share emerging research in the field of arbo...

H.R. 840. Removing Final Rule to Designate Freshwater Mussel Critical Habitat (Draft)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/...
03/07/2025

H.R. 840. Removing Final Rule to Designate Freshwater Mussel Critical Habitat (Draft)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43034


A bill to provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service titled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat for Texas Fawnsfoot`` shall have no force or effect. (Congressional Record 31 January 2025 [House] Pages H429-H433)

A bill to provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service titled ``Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and...

H.R. 731. Green Tape Elimination Act of 2025 (Draft)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43033 A ...
03/06/2025

H.R. 731. Green Tape Elimination Act of 2025 (Draft)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Articles/index.cfm?id=43033


A bill to exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Congressional Record 24 January 2025 [House] Pages H393-H395)

A bill to exempt hazardous fuel reduction activities from certain environmental requirements for a 10-year period. (Congressional Record 24 January 2025 [House] Pages H393-H395)

Executive Order 14225 Immediate Expansion of American Timber Productionhttps://www.fedcenter.gov/Bookmarks/index.cfm?id=...
03/06/2025

Executive Order 14225
Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Bookmarks/index.cfm?id=43032&pge_prg_id=42307

1 March 2025
This EO requires FWS, USFS, and BLM to increase domestic production of timber. The order requires agencies to streamline regulations, identify forest management projects, and to increase the availability of timber resources.

Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production 1 March 2025 This EO requires FWS, USFS, and BLM to increase domestic production of timber. The order requires agencies to streamline regulations, identify forest management projects, and to increase the availability of timber resources.

A Progress Report on Resistance Breeding in Forest Trees (Web-based)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43013 ...
03/04/2025

A Progress Report on Resistance Breeding in Forest Trees (Web-based)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43013


April 16, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Invasive pests and pathogens are a major threat to North American forests and have led to significant losses of several iconic tree species. The American elm (Ulmus americana) was once a common street tree, but populations have been depleted by Dutch elm disease. Ash species (Fraxinus) have suffered losses from emerald ash borer. The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once the largest tree in eastern North America and nicknamed “the redwood of the East,” but now mostly grows as a shrub due to the introduction of chestnut blight. The list of native trees threatened by invasive pests and pathogens seems to be never ending with many more examples across the southeast. But is there any hope in saving these tree species and others like them? Will there ever be a chance of returning iconic tree species to the landscape for future generations? That’s the goal of resistance breeding in forest trees.

Invasive pests and pathogens are a major threat to North American forests and have led to significant losses of several iconic tree species. The American elm (Ulmus americana) was once a common street tree, but populations have been depleted by Dutch elm disease. Ash species (Fraxinus) have suffered...

Wastewater Lagoons 101: EPA Tools for Operators (Web-based)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43012 ...
03/04/2025

Wastewater Lagoons 101: EPA Tools for Operators (Web-based)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43012


March 26, 2025
1:00 – 2:30 PM (Eastern)
There are more than 4,500 publicly owned discharging wastewater lagoon systems in the U.S. and these lagoons comprise approximately 24% of all publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). This webinar will discuss how lagoon systems are designed to treat wastewater and common compliance problems operators face. The webinar will also discuss several new tools EPA has developed for lagoon operators including the First Stop Toolbox for Lagoons, a Lagoon Troubleshooting Manual, and two documents providing compliance tips for lagoon operators.

There are more than 4,500 publicly owned discharging wastewater lagoon systems in the U.S. and these lagoons comprise approximately 24% of all publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). This webinar will discuss how lagoon systems are designed to treat wastewater and common compliance problems operator...

The Southeast Recreation Research Conference (Young Harris, GA)https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43010 ...
03/03/2025

The Southeast Recreation Research Conference (Young Harris, GA)
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=43010


March 23-24, 2025
Young Harris, GA
The Southeast Recreation Research (SERR) conference provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers and managers within the parks, recreation and environmental management fields to learn about and discuss each other's projects, research findings, and regional needs. The conference setting supports both formal presentations and informal discussions in a setting that emphasizes student engagement and development, in addition to the friendly exchange of research theories and practices.

The Southeast Recreation Research (SERR) conference provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers and managers within the parks, recreation and environmental management fields to learn about and discuss each other's projects, research findings, and regional needs. The conference setting suppor...

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Model Permithttps://www.fedcenter.gov/Announcements/index.cfm?id=43007 ...
02/28/2025

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Model Permit
https://www.fedcenter.gov/Announcements/index.cfm?id=43007


This "Model Permit" is a guide to help permit writers draft and review RCRA permit conditions for incorporation into a RCRA hazardous waste permit. Using language that is based on best example language from actual permits that has been vetted by subject matter experts, including legal and enforcement experts, should reduce the time to issue permits, promote national consistency, and result in clearer, more readily implementable, enforceable permit conditions.

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