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Permit Inventory

Oil Spill Response Plan DOI BSEE

If you are the owner or operator of an oil handling, storage, or transportation facility, and it is located seaward of the coastline, you must submit an oil spill response plan to BSEE for approval.

Nuclear Power Plant Construction Permit

Authorization under 10 CFR Part 50, for which review under the National Environmental Policy Act is required, covers construction of a new nuclear power plant under the Atomic Energy Act. A construction permit does not allow operation but, the applicant may apply to the NRC for an operating license.

Notice of Proposed Construction Form 7460

Any person/organization who intends to sponsor construction or alterations that fall under activities listed under CFR Title 14 Part 77.9 must notify the Administrator of the FAA via a Notice of Proposed Construction ‐ Form 7460. This notice includes a plan for appropriate markings and lighting, after which FAA makes a Hazard Determination for the proposed construction.

Non Impairment Determination separate from NPS permit

NPS is required to by statute to preserve its lands unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. NPS is required to make a determination as to whether a project would impair park system resources before taking an agency action, including issuing permits.

Non Federal Hydropower Licenses

An application must be submitted to the Commission for a license to construct, operate, and maintain a non‐federal hydropower project that would: (1) be located on navigable waters of the United States; (2) occupy lands or reservations of the United States; (3) use surplus water or water power from a Government dam; or (4) be located on non‐navigable waters that are subject to the authority of Congress under the Commerce Clause, affect the interests of interstate or foreign commerce, and involve construction on or after August 26, 1935.

Natural Gas Export Authorization

Under Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA), DOE authorizes imports and exports of natural gas, including LNG and CNG. As needed, these imports and exports must be supported by natural gas commodity pipelines and gasification and liquefaction projects that involve large capital expenditures. FERC regulates most such projects under section 3 of the NGA. But, if the projects are located in deepwater ports, MARAD is the principal regulatory authority. If the projects cross federal lands, BLM at the Department of Interior is the principal regulatory authority.

Native American Graves Protection Act Compliance

Federal agencies must comply with NAGPRA and are permitted to excavate human remains of Native American and certain cultural items from federal or tribal lands only if a Plan of Action was developed for the excavation and the agency has written authorization to conduct the excavation; the excavation follows the requirements of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act; and the disposition of the human remains or cultural items is determined through the processes outlined in 43 CFR 10.7.

National Marine Sanctuaries Act Section 304 d Consultation

Under section 304(d) of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. §1 434(d)), any Federal agency taking any action that is likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure a sanctuary resource is required to consult with NOAA.  At the earliest practical time before final approval of the action, the Federal agency shall provide NOAA with a written statement describing the action and its potential effects. The term Federal action includes private activities authorized by licenses, leases, or permits.