Fire marshal urges two new plan‑review hires and fee adjustment to speed permitting State Fire Marshal Sean Esler told the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee that LD2223 would add two plan‑review positions and raise plan‑review fees (from 0.15% to 0.2% of construction cost) to reduce permit review times and fund the office from a dedicated special‑revenue account.

Maine's State Fire Marshal is pushing for new hires and fee adjustments to slash permit review times, promising a boost to both safety and the economy.

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FERC chair says commission lifted construction hold and approved NERC reliability package; staff to analyze competitive-bidding request FERC Chair Sweat told reporters the commission voted unanimously to lift a temporary hold on construction of projects and approved a package of NERC reliability standards, and said staff is reviewing a letter from 105 groups urging greater competitive bidding for transmission to lower costs.

FERC Chair Sweat announces a unanimous decision to lift construction holds and enhance grid reliability, signaling a new era for energy projects!

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TCEQ implements new limits tied to high‑level radioactive‑waste facilities in stormwater permitting Agency staff said House Bill 41 12 amends Texas Health and Safety Code 401.0525(c) to prohibit certain stormwater and construction-authority permits for facilities licensed by the NRC for high-level radioactive-waste storage or disposal; TCEQ updated electronic application forms and STEERS to reflect the restriction and said no rulemaking is required.

Texas just tightened the reins on stormwater permits for high-level radioactive waste facilities, signaling a major shift in environmental protection!

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