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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments on the FERC-512 information collection. This request is related to renewing the paperwork approval needed for preliminary permits, which allow companies the priority to apply for hydropower project licenses. These permits, which last up to four years, do not authorize construction but let companies study and plan potential projects. Public comments on this matter are due by March 12, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing a permit that allows the lethal removal of specific sea lions in parts of the Columbia River. This action, requested by a group of state and tribal entities, aims to protect threatened fish species like salmon and steelhead from sea lion predation. The request is to extend the current permit, issued in August 2020, for another five years without changing the terms. Public comments on the renewal request are welcome until May 12, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have announced the receipt of an application to renew a scientific research permit related to black abalone, an endangered species. The research aims to improve conservation efforts by studying breeding and growth techniques for black abalone in captivity. Comments on the application are being accepted via email until March 18, 2021. The agencies will evaluate the application and any comments before making a final decision, which will be announced in the Federal Register.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to permits for free use of vegetative and mineral materials. This action is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to minimize the public's burden. The permits are available for non-profit organizations and various government bodies, ensuring the materials are not used commercially. The BLM invites feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to this process, with comments due by March 4, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received a permit renewal application from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to continue their efforts in rescuing and caring for the endangered steelhead fish in the Carmel River, California. The permit is sought under the Endangered Species Act and would allow certain activities to help restore the fish population affected by water withdrawal impacts. The public can review and comment on this application until April 28, 2025. The plan involves capturing, relocating, and temporarily rearing the fish to improve their survival rates, without breeding them in captivity.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public comments on a proposed draft permit, the 2021 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) pesticide general permit. This permit authorizes point source discharges from pesticide applications to U.S. waters, replacing the 2016 permit. The draft retains the same requirements and conditions as the 2016 version, with minor updates. Public comments must be submitted by March 16, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, and the final version is expected to be issued by October 31, 2021.