Lake Erie Community Grant Applications Open

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) has opened applications for the second round of its Lake Erie Community Grant program. This initiative, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, supports community-driven projects aimed at protecting and improving the Lake Erie watershed, with grant amounts ranging up to $750,000.

Ohio EPA Partners with CVSR to Electrify Historic Locomotives

The Ohio EPA is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) to repower two historic diesel locomotives with electric engines, allocating $2.1 million in grants from the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund. This initiative aims to preserve railroad heritage while reducing significant carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions impacting Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Photo Contest Announced

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has announced its 2026 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest, encouraging amateur photographers to submit images capturing the lake's beauty and heritage. A special one-time category, 'America's Story – Lake Erie's Legacy,' is included to celebrate America 250-Ohio.

Agency Information Collection Activities: FEMA Disaster Case Management

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has submitted an information collection request for the FEMA-Administered Disaster Case Management program for OMB review. This notice provides a 60-day period for public comment on the reinstatement of this collection.

FEMA THIRA/SPR Unified Reporting Tool Collection Proposed

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing a new collection of information for the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) Unified Reporting Tool. FEMA is seeking public comment on this proposed collection.

FEMA Grants Reporting Tool Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on a proposed new information collection activity related to its Grants Reporting Tool (GRT). This notice initiates a 22-day comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed data collection requirements for FEMA grants.

Agency Information Collection Proposed Comment Request: Environmental and Historic Preservation Screening Form

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published a notice requesting public comment on a proposed collection of information related to an Environmental and Historic Preservation Screening Form. The comment period is open for 22 days.

FEMA National Fire Department Registry Collection Proposed

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing to establish a National Fire Department Registry. This notice requests public comment on the proposed information collection activity, which aims to gather data on fire departments across the nation. The comment period closes on April 13, 2026.

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed flood hazard determinations. These proposed determinations outline areas identified as having specific flood risks. The public has an opportunity to comment on these proposed changes.

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed new flood hazard determinations. This notice opens a public comment period for affected parties to submit feedback on the proposed changes.