NOAA NEPA Document Database (beta)
This beta version of the NOAA NEPA Document Database catalogs environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impact statements (EISs) that NOAA is currently developing. The Database also includes some of the EAs or EISs NOAA has completed in the past, although information may be limited and contain errors. The Database does not track proposed actions that rely on categorical exclusions. The Database also does not capture information on proposed actions for which another Federal agency is the lead agency for NEPA or when NOAA adopts another Federal agency’s EA or EIS. Please send any questions or corrections to noaa.nepa@noaa.gov with the Subject line: “NOAA NEPA Document Database comment.“
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KMSX WSR88D from the current minimum of +0.5 deg to -0.2 deg (the proposed action).
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Oyster Bed Restoration Project - Terrebone, LA
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The Queen Bess Island Draft Restoration Plan evaluated two design alternatives for restoration of bird habitat, plus a no action alternative. The preferred alternative would create 30 acres of brown pelican habitat and 7 acres of tern and skimmer habitat. The Trustees presented the draft at a public meeting held on January 3, 2019, and collected public comments through January 22, 2019. After consideration of the comments received, the Trustees selected the preferred alternative and completed the final plan. The total estimated cost of the project is $18.71 million. This includes an estimated $2 million in engineering and design and $16.71 million for construction, maintenance, monitoring, adaptive management, and any future engineering and design costs required.
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The FL TIG addresses, in part, injury to natural resources in the Florida Restoration Area as a result of the DWH oil spill. The plan includes a description and evaluation of 32 restoration projects, which are consistent with the following four Restoration Types: Habitat Projects on Federally Managed Lands, Nutrient Reduction, Water Quality, and Provide and Enhance Recreational Opportunities. Of these, 23 have been selected for funding and implementation at this time, totaling an estimated $61,282,740.
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KMBX WSR-88D from the current minimum of +0.5 deg to +0.3
deg (i.e. 0.2 deg lower than existing) to provide enhanced coverage of the lower portions of the
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KDGX WSR-88D from the current minimum of +0.5 deg to +0.3 deg
(i.e. 0.2 deg lower than existing) to provide enhanced coverage of the lower portions of the
atmosphere.
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KGSP and KRAX WSR-88Ds from the current minimum of +0.5 deg to +0.2
deg (i.e. 0.3 deg lower than existing) to provide enhanced coverage of the lower portions of the
atmosphere.
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KSHV WSR-88D from the current minimum of +0.5 deg
to +0.3 deg (i.e. 0.2 deg lower than existing) to provide enhanced coverage of the lower portions
of the atmosphere.
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NWS proposes to reduce the minimum scan angle of the KCLX WSR-88D from the current minimum of +0.5 deg to +0.3 deg
(i.e. 0.2 deg lower than existing) to provide enhanced coverage of the lower portions of the
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Amendment 16 to the Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish FMP considers management measures to protect deep-sea corals from the impacts of commercial fishing gear in the Mid-Atlantic. This action would designate a deep-sea coral protection zone restricting the use of bottom-tending commercial fishing gear.
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This action proposes to implement possession limits, an annual landing limit, and permitting and reporting requirements for certain forage species in Mid-Atlantic Federal waters to prevent the expansion of commercial fisheries on these species. This action would help ensure these species are available as prey for species important to commercial and recreational fisheries, marine mammals, and sea birds. No significant impacts to protected species are expected from this action.
A proposed rule to implement proposed measures is expected to publish by early April, with public comment running through early May. A final decision on this amendment is scheduled for mid-June.
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This amendment and EA address updates to king mackerel management resulting from the most recent stock assessment, as well as other changes requested by stakeholders.
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The draft plan will explain our rationale for considering projects for the "Provide and Enhance Recreational Opportunities" and "Birds" Restoration Types.It may include proposed projects related to the restoration efforts for each of these Restoration Types.It will also provide information on proposed funding for each project proposed in the plan.The public will have the opportunity to review and provide input on the draft plan when it’s released.
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The Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group has initiated developing the Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #3.1: Barataria Basin Marsh Creation (Draft Restoration Plan #3.1). This restoration plan will tier from the Strategic Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for Barataria Basin, Louisiana (Barataria Basin Strategic Restoration Plan), pursuant to the Deepwater Horizon Trustees Programmatic Restoration Plan. The Trustees initially began this restoration planning effort in April 2017 with the announcement of the intent to draft the Barataria Basin Strategic Restoration Plan. In that plan, we analyzed four strategic alternatives “to restore ecosystem-level injuries in the Gulf of Mexico through restoration of critical wetlands, coastal and nearshore habitat resources and services in the Barataria Basin.” Marsh creation and ridge restoration plus large-scale sediment diversion was selected as the strategic alternative best meeting the purpose and need for restoration in the Barataria Basin. In Draft Restoration Plan #3.1, we will consider one or more project alternatives consistent with the large-scale marsh creation approach evaluated in the Barataria Basin Strategic Restoration Plan.