Geoscience Policy Monthly Review
august 2017

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Federal Register - August 2017

EPA - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule adding seven sites to the General Superfund section of the National Priority List (NPL), effective September 5, 2017.  [Vol. 82, No. 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2017)]

EPA - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice proposing the addition of four sites to the General Superfund section of the National Priority List (NPL), and withdrawing one previously proposed site. Comments must be submitted on or before October 5.   [Vol. 82, No. 148 (Thursday, August 3, 2017)]

USGS - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published a notice proposing program sponsored informational training webinars for potential 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) applicants. [Vol. 82, No. 150  (Monday, August 7, 2017)]

BLM- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office published a notice calling for nominations and comments on all unleased tracts of land for the upcoming National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) Oil and Gas Lease Sale. All nominations and comments must be submitted before September 6.  [Vol. 82, No. 150  (Monday, August 7, 2017)]

ONRR - The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) published a notice repealing the Consolidated Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian Coal Valuation Reform Final Rule, which went into effect January 1, 2017.  [Vol. 82, No. 150  (Monday, August 7, 2017)]

USGS - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published a notice of meeting for the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The meeting will be September 6-7, and cover topics including creation of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), and more. The meeting will be open to the public. More information can be found at https://www.fgdc.gov/ngac. [Vol. 82, No. 160 (Monday, August 21, 2017)]