U.S. biodiesel use increases outside of the transportation sector
A small but increasing amount of biodiesel in the United States is consumed in the residential, commercial, and electric power sectors, according to new estimates now published in our State Energy Data System. Previously, we allocated all U.S. biodiesel consumption to the transportation sector, where the vast majority of biodiesel is consumed.
U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use
In 2023, U.S. nuclear generators used 32 million pounds of imported uranium concentrate (U3O8) and only 0.05 million pounds of domestically produced U3O8. Imports accounted for 99% of the U3O8 they used in 2023 to make nuclear fuel. Foreign producers predominantly supply the U.S. front-end nuclear fuel cycle, but federal policies have been implemented recently to build out the domestic U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently received $2.7 billion in congressional funding to help revive domestic fuel production for commercial nuclear power plants.
Part 91 operators use of Minimum Descent Altitude as a Decision Altitude
Part 91 operators use of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) as a Decision Altitude (DA) Many navigation systems permit operators to fly non-precision approaches with GPS lateral and vertical navigation guidance. FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 18, Section 5, paragraph C073 provides guidance on how an MDA may be used as a DA when using vertical navigation (VNAV). Operators must be authorized with a Letter of Authorization (LOA) C073 in order to use an MDA as a DA with VNAV. This information was originally published in Notice, N 8900.248, dated 12/11/13. The Notice expired 12/12/14 and the information incorporated in
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has provided $6.5 million to South Dakota residents to help recover from this summer’s severe storms and flooding. FEMA provides assistance for specific uses and encourages survivors to use the funds as intended and keep receipts to document how they were spent. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives shortly after you receive the check or direct deposit payment. FEMA assistance is intended to help applicants pay for temporary housing if they are unable to live in their home due to disaster damage and
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose FEMA reminds Tennesseans in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties who receive federal disaster assistance for damage from Tropical Storm Helene to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for expenses. Disaster assistance is intended to help you pay for basic expenses caused by the disaster. The grants are tax-free and do not need to be repaid. A letter explaining what the money is to be used for will arrive within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment. The types of assistance