The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Region 6 Office of Conservation Investment (OCI), is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the proposed disposal of 5.4 acres from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks’ (MFWP) Sportsman’s Bridge Fishing Access Site (SBFAS) in Flathead County, Montana. Funding for this project is administered through the OCI Program, therefore the action is subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The SBFAS is located just north of Flathead Lake and immediately south of State Highway 82 where it crosses the Flathead River. The site provides public boating and fishing access. MFWP has requested approval to dispose of 5.4 acres of the SBFAS to allow the Montana Department of Transportation to expand the right-of-way for the planned widening of State Highway 82. The SBFAS was originally acquired in 1959 by MFWP, in part, with OCI grant funds to provide public access for fishing and boating on the Flathead River and Flathead Lake. The proposed disposal will not result in a net loss of public fishing and boating access. In 2024, MFWP acquired a replacement property on the west side of the...

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New Delhi, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Saturday notified the operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with Rs 44,700 crore outlay, which are aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and improving global competitiveness. Under the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), which has a total corpus of Rs 24,736 crore, the government will provide financial assistance ranging from 15 per cent to 25 per cent per vessel, depending on the vessel category.

Both schemes are set to remain valid until March 31, 2036, with an in-principle extension planned through 2047.

The government has notified detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with a combined outlay of over Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing global competitiveness.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said the two schemes — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) — are designed to revive domestic shipbuilding, deepen industrial linkages and create long-term capacity, PTI reported.Under SBFAS, which has a total corpus of Rs 24,736 crore, the government will provide financial assistance ranging from 15 per cent to 25 per cent per vessel, depending on the category.

NEW DELHI: The shipping ministry has notified the guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with an outlay of Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at boosting India’s shipbuilding capacity.The two schemes include the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), with a corpus of Rs 24,736 crore, and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS), with an allocation of Rs 19,989 crore. These schemes are expected to provide a strong policy push to revive shipbuilding activity, attract investments and strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem.Under SBFAS, the government will provide financial assistance ranging from 15% to 25% per vessel, depending on the category of ships built.

The government has notified detailed guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives with a combined outlay of over Rs 44,700 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing global competitiveness.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) said the two schemes — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) — are designed to revive domestic shipbuilding, deepen industrial linkages and create long-term capacity, PTI reported.Under SBFAS, which has a total corpus of Rs 24,736 crore, the government will provide financial assistance ranging from 15 per cent to 25 per cent per vessel, depending on the category.

New Delhi, Dec. 27 – The government announced on Saturday a set of operational rules for two flagship shipbuilding programmes that together amount to ₹44,700 crore. The aim is to boost India’s domestic shipbuilding capacity and enhance its competitiveness on the global stage. The first programme, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), has a total fund of ₹24,736 crore. Under it the state will provide loans covering 15 % to 25 % of the cost of new vessels, with the exact percentage determined by the vessel type.