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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule regarding the release of a nonessential experimental population of Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon in the upper Yuba River, California. This proposal is made under the Endangered Species Act and includes special permissions for certain activities related to the salmon. Originally, the comment period was to end on January 11, 2021, but it has now been extended by 60 days to March 12, 2021. The extension allows the public more time to provide feedback on the proposed rule and the draft environmental assessment associated with it.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the public comment period for the 2024 LNG Export Study from 60 days to 90 days, allowing submissions until March 20, 2025. This extension provides more time for the public to review and comment on how U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports impact the economy, energy, and environment. The DOE has received a large volume of comments and believes the extended timeframe will benefit stakeholders by giving them additional opportunity to provide feedback. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, but electronic submissions are encouraged to ensure timely receipt.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment periods for several proposed rules regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants across various industries. These rules, initially proposed in January 2021, cover industries such as mercury cell chlor-alkali plants, primary magnesium refining, flexible foam fabrication operations, refractory products manufacturing, carbon black production, and cyanide chemicals manufacturing. The comment deadlines were extended to dates in March 2021, allowing stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback on the proposals. The EPA encourages submitting comments through their online portal or by email, considering COVID-19 restrictions on in-person submissions.