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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has renewed an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) allowing the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) to disturb marine mammals during construction at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. This renewal, effective for one year, covers unfinished activities related to relocating NOAA research vessels, such as pier and dock work. The renewal follows protocols to minimize impact on marine mammals, ensuring activities have a negligible effect on their populations and habitats. Despite updates in acoustic guidance and minor changes in marine mammal populations, the authorized impact remains minimal.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the renewal of a current information collection, known as FERC-725D, which involves standards for energy facilities' design and maintenance. They are also transferring two specific standards related to vegetation management and facility ratings (FAC-003-5 and FAC-008-5) to this collection. Comments are due by May 12, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The goal is to improve the reliability of the electric grid and ensure the safety and performance of energy facilities.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a form used by state and tribal governments to request technical training courses, which helps OSMRE plan and estimate the resources needed for these courses. The public has until March 31, 2025, to provide feedback on whether this collection is necessary, how the agency could improve the process, and how the burden on respondents might be minimized. The information collection is mandatory for those who want to participate in the training courses.

Green Mountain Power Corporation is authorized to continue operating the Essex No. 19 Hydroelectric Project, as the license for the project has been extended. According to the Federal Power Act (FPA), if a license term ends without a new one, an annual license is issued to allow continued operation until a new license is issued or the project is otherwise dealt with. This notice allows operation from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, or until a new license is issued. If no new license is issued by then, the current license will automatically renew unless the Commission orders otherwise.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the renewal of its Science Board, extending its charter until June 26, 2026. This board provides expert advice to the FDA on various complex scientific and technical issues crucial to the agency's mission, including areas like food safety, pharmacology, and public health. The board consists of 21 voting members, with additional members or consultants temporarily added as necessary for specific expertise. The renewal confirms that it is in the public interest to maintain this advisory board for at least two more years.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting public comments about its plan to renew the collection of information related to aerial navigation aids and other electrical/electronic facilities. These facilities are operated by non-federal sponsors like state and local governments or private businesses, and the collected information ensures they meet FAA safety standards. The FAA is not changing how they collect this information, just renewing their legal authority to do so. Comments can be submitted until April 7, 2025, and will help the FAA assess the necessity and accuracy of this information collection.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license for the Penacook Lower Falls Hydroelectric Project, also known as Project No. 3342, to Briar Hydro Associates. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, or until a new license is issued or the project is otherwise resolved, whichever happens first. If a new license is not issued by November 30, 2025, the current license will automatically renew unless stated otherwise by the Commission. The project may continue operations under the current license terms until a decision is made on a subsequent license.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received a request from the U.S. Navy to renew an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). This renewal allows for the incidental taking of marine mammals during the construction needed for relocating NOAA research vessels at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. The activities are nearly identical to those already analyzed in an existing authorization and the renewal will allow continuation for up to another year. NMFS has preliminarily determined that the proposed actions will not have a significant impact on marine mammals and seeks additional public comments before making a final decision.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs. This program allows people to buy shares in aircraft and share them with other owners in a pool. The information collection is necessary to ensure compliance with safety regulations outlined in 14 CFR part 91, subpart K. Comments are due by March 31, 2025, and the feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection process.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to desert land entry applications for agricultural purposes in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency aims to reduce paperwork and is particularly interested in feedback about the necessity, accuracy, impact on respondents, and methods to enhance the quality of the information collected. Comments are open until January 17, 2025, and should be submitted through the specified online portal. The existing OMB control number for this collection is due to expire on April 30, 2025, and BLM requests its renewal for an additional three years.