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PacifiCorp, the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, and the states of California and Oregon have applied to transfer the license for the Lower Klamath Hydroelectric Project. The license is currently held by PacifiCorp, and the transfer is intended to eventually decommission and remove the project’s dams. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is considering this request and has set a deadline of March 19, 2021, for submitting comments, motions to intervene, or protests regarding this application. The Commission encourages electronic filing of responses, and the applicants seek an extended period to accept the license transfer pending approval of a separate surrender application.

America Films, Ltd. has applied for a permit to film gray whales in California for a television series celebrating North American wildlife. The filming, scheduled for April 2021, will use both a vessel and an unmanned aircraft system. The filming may inadvertently impact other marine species like sea lions, seals, and dolphins. The National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking public comments on the application until March 8, 2021, before making a decision.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for California after the 2024 Coastal Storm and High Surf Event. This allows affected businesses in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties like Monterey and San Benito to apply for financial assistance. The loans can be applied for via the MySBA Loan Portal until November 13, 2025. Additional assistance information can be obtained from the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions submitted by California concerning its State Implementation Plan (SIP), which includes regulations for reducing emissions from new vehicles and engines. The updates encompass several rules on vehicle emissions, such as transitioning to more zero-emission trucks and shuttles, extending warranties for heavy-duty diesel engines, and setting up testing standards for zero-emission powertrains. These regulations are designed to help California meet federal air quality standards and reduce air pollution from vehicles. Comments on this proposal are open until January 21, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared a disaster for the State of California due to the Mountain Fire incident, which began on November 6, 2024. This declaration allows affected individuals and businesses in Ventura County and nearby areas to apply for disaster assistance loans. Applications are due by January 28, 2025, for physical damages and August 29, 2025, for economic injury. The disaster loans can be applied for online through the SBA's MySBA Loan Portal.

Ed Charles from Silverback Films, United Kingdom, has applied for a permit to film marine mammals in California for a Netflix documentary on gray whale migration. The proposed permit allows filming of various marine species including gray whales, killer whales, and dolphins using vessels, drones, or divers until May 20, 2022. The application, submitted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other relevant acts, is open for public comments until February 8, 2021. A preliminary decision states the project is exempt from requiring an environmental impact assessment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to give the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, California, one more year to meet the air quality standards for ozone that were set in 1997. This proposal is based on a thorough evaluation of the air quality data and a request from the State of California. If accepted, this would extend the deadline from June 2024 to June 2025. The public is invited to comment on this proposal, especially concerning the exceptional events like wildfires, which affected the air quality data.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice summarizing recent Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received from February 1 to February 8, 2021. This includes details about a FEMA adoption of an EIS for a project in Connecticut and a BLM statement regarding the Crimson Solar Project in California. The notice also reports extensions and corrections to comment periods for draft EISs related to projects in New Mexico, Texas, and Idaho. All public comments and EPA responses on these projects are accessible through specified online links.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an Order to Show Cause to Soroosh Armandi, D.O., proposing to revoke his DEA registration because he no longer has the authority to handle controlled substances in California. Despite being notified, Dr. Armandi did not request a hearing to contest this action. His California medical license has been revoked, making him ineligible to maintain a DEA registration. As a result, the DEA has decided to revoke his DEA Certificate of Registration and deny any pending applications for renewal or additional registrations in California.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of an agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. This agreement, known as the Maersk/Network Shipping Ltd. Ad Hoc Space Charter Agreement, allows Maersk A/S and Network Shipping, Ltd. to share cargo space between ports in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, and California. The agreement was filed by Wayne Rohde from Cozen O'Connor and is proposed to take effect on February 3, 2025. Anyone interested can review the agreement online and submit comments to the Commission within 12 days, or 7 days for expedited review requests.