Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand Journal - January 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand has published the January 2026 edition of its Journal. This edition includes general information and details on patent, trade mark, and design applications and registrations.

Nebraska Air Permit Proposal for Northern Natural Gas Palmyra Station

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment is proposing to issue a Class I operating permit to Northern Natural Gas Company for its Palmyra Compressor Station. The notice includes details on potential air pollutant emissions and specific permit conditions. Public comments are being accepted until April 9, 2026.

Nebraska Air Quality Construction Permit Public Hearing for OPPD Turtle Creek Station

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE) is holding a public hearing on April 7, 2026, regarding a proposed construction permit for Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD) Turtle Creek Station. The permit revision concerns annual heat input-based operating limits and carbon monoxide emission limitations for combustion turbines.

OPPD Turtle Creek Station Air Quality Construction Permit Notice

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment is proposing to issue an air construction permit to Omaha Public Power District for its Turtle Creek Station. The notice includes details on anticipated emissions and proposed permit conditions, with a public comment period open until April 6, 2026.

Nebraska Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) have issued a smoke advisory for southeastern Nebraska from March 21-22, 2026. The advisory warns of potential moderate to unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups due to prescribed burning in the Flint Hills region.

Nebraska DWEE Opens Energy Efficiency Grant Applications

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE) has opened the application period for its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. This supplemental funding opportunity, awarded through a competitive subaward grant process, aims to support local communities in implementing energy efficiency projects. Applications are open until April 15, 2026.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Awards Watershed Protection Grants

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF) and Lake Erie Community Grant (LECG) programs. These grants support watershed protection and restoration projects within the Lake Erie watershed, with funding ranging from $20,460 to $750,000.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Meeting on Nutrient Management

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will host a public meeting on March 18, 2026, to discuss strategies for improving nutrient management in the Lake Erie watershed. The meeting will feature updates from state agencies and partners on initiatives like H2Ohio and Michigan's Domestic Action Plan.

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.