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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, announced the receipt of nine permit applications for scientific research involving Pacific salmon, steelhead, and other species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This research aims to increase understanding and improve conservation efforts. The permits involve various activities, such as capturing and studying fish through methods like electrofishing and tagging. The research seeks to benefit these endangered species by generating data to assist in habitat conservation and management decisions. The NMFS will evaluate these applications and provide a final decision after a 30-day public comment period.

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 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received 25 scientific research permit applications focused on various fish species like salmon and sturgeon. These permits, which include renewals and new requests, aim to aid conservation efforts by enhancing understanding of fish under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed studies utilize methods such as electrofishing and tagging to gather data on fish habitats, population dynamics, and migration, with no intentional harm intended to the fish. Public comments on the applications are invited until March 18, 2021.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for public comment. This assessment focuses on a summer steelhead hatchery program and a trap and haul program in the Skykomish River Basin, Washington. The programs are designed to help with the survival and recovery of threatened salmon and steelhead species. Comments on the draft EA are being accepted until March 8, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced decisions regarding 17 hatchery and genetic management plans for salmon and steelhead in specific river basins in Washington and Idaho. These plans aim to conserve threatened and endangered fish species while allowing harvest opportunities when possible. They ensure that hatchery operations do not hinder the survival and recovery of natural fish populations and adhere to the Endangered Species Act. The plans have undergone public review, and NMFS has selected preferred alternatives for implementation, emphasizing environmental conservation and protection.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is proposing changes to streamline the process for granting rights-of-way on FWS-managed lands. The proposed rule aims to align FWS's processes with other bureaus by requiring a standard application form, allowing electronic submissions, introducing pre-application meetings, and offering flexible methods to determine fair market value. These changes are intended to reduce the time and costs for both applicants and FWS while ensuring compatibility with land management objectives and compliance with applicable laws.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to their ArcGIS Online (AGOL) platform. This platform helps the Service manage and share geographic data for projects concerning endangered species, migratory bird conservation, the National Wildlife Refuge System, and more. They invite comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of this information collection. The submission deadline for comments is May 20, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing updates to regulations governing Federal financial assistance programs under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act. The changes aim to align regulations with recent legislation, ensure consistency across the nation, and respond to prior feedback on rulemaking. The proposal includes clarifications on eligible activities, agency responsibilities, and administrative processes to improve program clarity and efficiency. Public comments will be accepted until early 2025, and the updates are meant to enhance management of wildlife and sport fish restoration and related activities.

The memorandum from the Executive Office of the President directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to resume efforts to redirect more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to areas of California that need it. This action seeks to address the halt caused by a lawsuit filed by the State of California, which aimed to protect local fish species like the Delta smelt. The document also highlights the necessity of providing water to Southern California due to recent wildfires, emphasizing the need for a stable water supply and effective vegetation management. The agencies involved are expected to report progress and future recommendations within 90 days.

The U.S. Department of Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, has finished an inventory of human remains found in Chernabura Island, Alaska, with the help of Vassar College and several Native American tribes or organizations. These remains are believed to be affiliated with present-day tribes, including the Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove and Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point. The National Park Service has issued a notice inviting other tribes or organizations not mentioned to request control of these remains before March 1, 2021, after which the remains may be transferred to the identified tribes if no additional requests are made.