Missouri awards $2.4M to Fisk water system
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.4 million in financial assistance to the city of Fisk for drinking water system improvements. The funding consists of a $1.8 million grant and a $603,000 loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The city will replace all 175 water meters with cellular automatic read systems, upgrade treatment facilities, and replace two existing wells with new shallow sand wells.
Nesters Store Inc. Water Control Violations - Proposed Consent Order
VA DEQ has proposed an enforcement action (Consent Order) against Nesters Store Inc. for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permit at their facility in Laurel Fork, Virginia. The proposed Consent Order is available for public review and comment through May 3, 2026.
Building Decarbonization Division Wins USGBC Award for Climate Leadership
MDE's Building Decarbonization Division received the 2026 USGBC Local Leadership Award for Organizational Excellence in Maryland. Buildings emit 15% of Maryland's greenhouse gas emissions and consume 93% of the state's electricity. The division develops regulations promoting clean heat, efficient cooling, and high-efficiency technologies like heat pumps.
Draft Air Quality Permit 7421 for CBNA Halmar Clean Rivers JV Diesel Generator
The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) Air Quality Division has issued a public notice for Draft Air Quality Permit 7421 for CBNA Halmar Clean Rivers JV to construct and operate a 430 kWe non-emergency diesel-fired generator set at 1601 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC. The draft permit establishes emission limits for NOx, CO, NMHC, and PM, along with visible emissions standards. Public comments on the draft permit are due May 4, 2026.
IPDES Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. The permit was issued on April 2, 2026, and becomes effective May 2, 2026, replacing the prior 2021 version.
USCG Kodiak Seward Sitka Finding of No Significant Impact
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for proposed U.S. Coast Guard activities in Kodiak, Seward, and Sitka, Alaska. The determination concludes that the proposed actions will not result in significant environmental impacts requiring a full Environmental Impact Statement.
Marine Mammal Incidental Take Authorization - Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project
NMFS published a notice of proposed incidental take authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the Port of San Francisco Mission Bay Ferry Landing Project. The proposed authorization would allow limited takes of marine mammals by harassment during ferry landing construction activities in San Francisco Bay over a 5-year period. Public comments are due by May 4, 2026.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
NOAA announces a public meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel. The meeting will take place from 1:30 p.m. on April 21, 2026, through 12 p.m. on April 23, 2026. This is a routine meeting notice providing scheduling information for stakeholders in the commercial and recreational fishing industry.
Renewal of Incidental Harassment Authorization for USAF Fuel Pier Repair Shemya Island Alaska
NMFS issued a renewal Incidental Harassment Authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act for the US Air Force fuel pier repair at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island Alaska. The renewal extends the IHA for one year from April 21 2026 through April 20 2027 for construction activities that may incidentally harass marine mammals.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
NOAA published a notice announcing a public meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Sub-Committee. The meeting is scheduled for April 20-21, 2026. This is a routine administrative announcement providing notice of an upcoming regulatory proceeding.
Reallocation of Pollock Quotas from Aleutian Islands to Bering Sea
NOAA issued a final rule reallocating pollock fishing quotas from the Aleutian Islands to the Bering Sea for the 2026 fishing year. The rule takes effect immediately at 1200 hours Alaska local time on April 3, 2026, and remains in effect through December 31, 2026. This in-season adjustment modifies existing quota allocations between the two management areas.
North Pacific Swordfish United States Stakeholder Meeting Announcement
NOAA announces a virtual stakeholder meeting on North Pacific swordfish management scheduled for April 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. HST. The meeting is open to U.S. stakeholders in the swordfish fishery, with registration required by April 15, 2026.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fisheries Research
NOAA issued a correction to its proposed rule for takes of marine mammals incidental to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries research activities. The correction addresses the original proposed rule published on 03/18/2026. A 14-day public comment period is now open, closing on 04/17/2026.
Pollock Fishery Closure in Gulf of Alaska Statistical Area 620
NOAA has issued a temporary prohibition on pollock fishing in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska. The closure runs from 1200 hours Alaska local time on April 1, 2026, through 1200 hours Alaska local time on September 1, 2026. This action applies to all vessels operating in the specified statistical area.
Pennsylvania Coastal Management Program Evaluation
NOAA's Office for Coastal Management announces a public meeting and comment period to evaluate Pennsylvania's coastal management program under the Coastal Zone Management Act. The evaluation will assess program performance, public participation opportunities, and consistency with federal coastal management requirements. Comments are due by May 29, 2026.
Statewide Waste Characterization Study
SCDES released South Carolina's first comprehensive Statewide Waste Characterization Study, funded by EPA and conducted by MSW Consultants. The study found that food waste comprises 26.2% of disposed municipal solid waste (939,464 tons), making it the No. 1 item in state landfills, while traditional recyclables accounted for 17% of disposed waste with over $91 million in lost market value.
Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site Settlement
EPA Region 4 Southeast proposes an Administrative Settlement Agreement with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC for the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement addresses EPA's recovery of CERCLA costs for cleanup performed at the site. Public comments on the proposed settlement will be accepted until May 4, 2026.
Draft Environmental Assessment for Yellowstone County Junk Vehicle Facility
The Montana DEQ published a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed junk vehicle county graveyard (JVCG) in Yellowstone County, Montana. The facility would be located at 3324 E. King Ave., Billings, on approximately 3 acres of county-owned land. DEQ is accepting public comments through May 1, 2026, before making a final licensing decision.
Grants for improving, restoring, protecting Puget Sound stream habitats
Washington State Department of Ecology announced a competitive grant program for Puget Sound riparian habitat restoration. Approximately $3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is available through awards of $150,000 to $600,000 per project. Eligible applicants include local governments, Tribes, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations seeking to improve, restore, and protect stream and river habitats in the Puget Sound region.