5 days agoTVA Opens Comment Period on Generator Interconnection Environmental Review
The Tennessee Valley Authority is accepting comments through November 19, 2026, on a draft programmatic environmental impact statement for transmission activities tied to generator interconnection requests. The process could shape environmental review for future projects, but it is not a solicitation or award; TVA separately cites more than $13 billion in planned power-system investments through fiscal year 2029.
6 days agoMMA Sets November 19 Auction for Offshore Mineral Leases Near American Samoa
The Marine Minerals Administration has issued the final leasing notice for Lease Sale PACM-1, offering two Outer Continental Shelf mineral lease areas offshore American Samoa, with an auction scheduled for November 19, 2026. A lease would permit preliminary activities such as mapping only; physical exploration, testing, and harvesting would require additional regulatory review.
45 days agoFERC Seeks Input for Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project Decommissioning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is facilitating a public scoping session for the decommissioning of the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input, influential for potential procurement and project requirements.
112 days agoSCDOT Pursues NEPA Assignment for Faster Project Delivery
The South Carolina Department of Transportation aims to streamline environmental reviews through NEPA Assignment, enhancing project timelines. This move represents a pivotal shift for procurement professionals and contractors involved in state infrastructure projects, expecting significant reductions in federal review times and cost efficiencies.
