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  • 2020-28978 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying Furbish's Lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae) From Endangered to Threatened Status With a Section 4(d) Rule
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3976
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to change the status of Furbish’s lousewort, a plant species, from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal suggests measures to conserve the plant, focusing on preventing harm due to climate change and habitat loss. Public comments are invited, and specific regulations are recommended to protect the species. This action is based on scientific findings indicating that the immediate threat to the plant has been reduced, but long-term challenges remain.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of plants and animals want to move a special plant, called Furbish's lousewort, from a list of very endangered plants to a list of just a little endangered plants because it's doing better now. They are asking everyone to share thoughts and ideas to help keep the plant safe in the future.

  • 2024-30865 — Qualifying Facility Rates and Requirements; Implementation Issues Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for the Environmental Assessment for Qualifying Facility Rates and Requirements Implementation Issues Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105561
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In a notice dated December 18, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced an updated schedule for the environmental assessment (EA) required for implementing regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. This update follows a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court, which required FERC to prepare an EA evaluating the rule's impact on climate change and air quality. The EA is to be issued by June 30, 2025, with the public comment period concluding by July 30, 2025. FERC encourages electronic submissions and offers resources like eSubscription and the Office of Public Participation to assist the public in engaging with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is planning how it will look at the way some power rules affect the environment, like the air we breathe. They have a new schedule to figure this out by next summer, and people can share their thoughts online.

  • 2025-02502 — Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9418
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is organizing several public meetings to address fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings, taking place in late February and early March 2025, involve different advisory panels and committees focusing on the Mariana Archipelago with specific meetings for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam. Attendees can participate either in person or remotely via Webex. The meetings will include discussions on strategic planning, regulatory reviews, community consultations, and the impact of climate change on fisheries. Public comment periods will be incorporated into the agenda.

    Simple Explanation

    The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is having some meetings where people can talk about fish and the sea around certain islands; anyone can join, and they can do it on the computer or in person. They'll chat about things like plans for the future and how changes in the weather might change where fish live.