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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working on an environmental impact statement (EIS) to explore different approaches to managing predator damage in Oregon. They are seeking public comments to help outline various alternatives, environmental issues, and other concerns to be considered in the EIS. This effort includes cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and aims to replace existing environmental assessments with a more comprehensive analysis. The public is encouraged to submit comments and scientific data by February 22, 2021.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Department of the Interior, announced a notice regarding the official filing of plats of survey for certain lands in Oregon. These plats are set to be formally filed 30 days from the notice's publication date, specifically by January 29, 2025. Anyone wishing to protest a plat must send a written notice before this official filing date. The plats can be viewed or obtained from the Oregon State Office in Portland, and further inquiries can be made to Robert Femling, the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Oregon/Washington.

The Small Business Administration announced a presidential disaster declaration for the state of Oregon due to wildfires. The declaration, issued on January 1, 2025, allows eligible private non-profits providing essential governmental services to apply for disaster assistance loans. The incident period covered from July 10 to August 23, 2024, with loan application deadlines set for March 3, 2025, for physical damages and October 1, 2025, for economic injuries. Affected counties include Gilliam, Grant, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to amend a major disaster declaration for Oregon, initially declared on March 28, 2020. This amendment became effective on January 20, 2021. Vincent J. Maykovich has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Michael F. O'Hare. The notice also provides details on various federal assistance programs available for addressing the disaster's impact.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an administrative disaster for a rural area in Oregon due to wildfires that occurred from July 10 to August 23, 2024. This declaration was issued on March 13, 2025, allowing affected residents and businesses in Wheeler County to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for economic injury loan applications, it is December 15, 2025. For more details or assistance, applicants can contact the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience directly.

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and six coastal management programs. These programs, located in American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon, are managed by the states and territory under the Coastal Zone Management Act. NOAA found that both the reserve and the state and territory programs are in compliance with federally approved coastal zone management objectives and meeting the terms of their financial assistance. The findings are available online, and NOAA has addressed public comments received during the evaluation process.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the modernization of the Owyhee Irrigation District (OID) in Eastern Oregon. The project aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of water delivery to local farms by updating the outdated irrigation infrastructure, which has been in use for about 90 years. This modernization will involve activities like canal lining and installation of new control systems. Public input is being sought, with comments accepted until February 18, 2025, and further public meetings scheduled for early 2025.

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.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Records of Decision (RODs) for the updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendments focused on conserving Greater Sage-Grouse habitats in Colorado and Oregon. These updates are part of a wider effort that involves ten states, tribal governments, and local communities to protect the species and its environment. The BLM made minor adjustments from the proposed plans to resolve issues raised by some states and to ensure a consistent conservation approach. The RODs are now effective and available online for public review.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to create an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of funding the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. This project, involving the production and use of clean hydrogen in Washington, Oregon, and Montana, aims to promote sustainable energy. Public input is sought via scoping meetings and comments until March 3, 2025. The DOE will analyze various options, including fully funding the proposed hub, expanding it, or a reduced version, to fulfill legislative mandates for clean hydrogen networks.