Project details are here. The USFS is taking public comments through January 6.
Line 5, of course, is the pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac. Additional information is here.
public comments
EPA Accepting Comments on Revised Interpretation of CWA Tribal Provisions
Link to Request for Comments here.
EPA proposes to conclude definitively that section 518 includes an express delegation of authority by Congress to eligible Indian tribes to administer regulatory programs over their entire reservations. This reinterpretation would eliminate the need for applicant tribes to demonstrate inherent authority to regulate under the Act, thus allowing tribes to implement the congressional delegation of authority unhindered by requirements not specified in the statute. The reinterpretation would also bring EPA’s treatment of tribes under the Clean Water Act in line with EPA’s treatment of tribes under the Clean Air Act, which has similar statutory language addressing tribal regulation of Indian reservation areas.
Comments must be submitted by October 6, 2015.
NPS Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Rule
The National Park Service has a proposed rule that would allow members of federally-recognized tribes traditionally associated with specific national parks to gather and remove plant materials from those national parks so long as the tribe and the federal government create an agreement that regulates the practice.
Originally the deadline for comments was July 20, 2015, but today the NPS extended that deadline to midnight September 28, 2015.
Comments for “NPS RIN 1024-AD84” can be submitted online or to the following mailing address:
Joe Watkins, Office of Tribal Relations and American Cultures
National Park Service
1201 I St NW
Washington DC 20005
Public Commentary Deadline Extended for Federal Acknowledgment Regulations
Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn announced that the Department is extending the opportunity for public comment on a Preliminary Discussion Draft of potential changes to the Federal Acknowledgment Process by more than 30 days to September 25, 2013. This extended period is in response to written requests as well as requests received at the tribal consultation sessions and public meetings held in July and August.
The discussion draft, initially issued on June 21, 2013, is a preliminary precursor to the rulemaking process and is intended to provide tribes and the public an early opportunity to provide input on potential improvements to the Part 83 process. Once the Department begins the rulemaking process, tribes and the public will have additional opportunities to provide comment. The discussion draft is available for review at http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS- IA/ORM/83revise/index.htm.
Comments on the discussion draft may be submitted by email to consultation@bia.gov (include “1076-AF18” in the message subject line) or by mail to: Elizabeth Appel, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative Action, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W., MS- 4141-MIB, Washington, D.C. 20240 (include “1076-AF18” on the cover of the submission).
Public Comments on DOJ Tribal Consultation Policy Due December 31st
DOJ has released a draft tribal consultation policy available here. Public comments on the consultation policy are due by December 31st. Comments should be sent to USAEO.DOJTribalConsultation@usdoj.gov
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