Deadline to Comment on Wharf's Surface Water Discharge Permit to SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). The renewal of the Surface Water Discharge permit will allow the discharge of pollutants from Wharf Resources mining operation. Discharges from this facility could enter a number of receiving waters near the mine. PHAS is concerned about SD DANR using out-dated …

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BLM EXTENDED THE COMMENT PERIOD WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management extended the public comment period for the Public Lands Rule by 15 days. This brings the time collecting public feedback on the proposed rule to a total of 90 days. The new deadline to provide input is July 5, 2023. https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-extends-comment-period-proposed-public-lands-rule BLM seeks to gather input …

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Tentative BME meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023: July 20, 2023 August 17, 2023 September 21, 2023 October 19, 2023 November 16, 2023 Please check the Boards and Commissions portal a week to 10 days prior to the scheduled meeting to confirm & get exact start & end times.  Here is the link for …

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The Forest Service (Agency), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on April 21, 2023 initiating a 60-day comment period. The advance notice invited public comment on the following topic and additional questions: "Given that climate change and related stressors are resulting in increasing impacts …

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Bat Festival at Mato Tipila/Devil's Tower "DEVILS TOWER, WY – On Saturday, July 22nd, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the Picnic area of the Monument from 12 to 10 pm. This festival will include presentations and fun educational activities all about the amazing …

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