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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 National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is seeking to renew and update an existing information collection process as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves collecting information from new officials or senior executive officers of troubled or newly chartered credit unions to assess their suitability for their positions. The public is invited to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to improve and reduce the burden of this information collection by January 27, 2025. Interested individuals can submit comments via the designated website or contact Madeleine Humm for more details.

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 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.

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 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.

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 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is asking the public and other federal agencies to comment on renewing some paperwork processes. This request is part of their duties under a law called the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are looking at seven specific areas, such as rules for municipal securities dealers and foreign banks, and they want to know if these processes are still effective and have real-world uses. People can send in their comments via the FDIC website, email, or regular mail by April 19, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its Information Collection Request on "Waiver and Exemption Requirements," under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This renewal will increase the estimated burden from 97 hours to 119 hours over the next three years, due to an expected rise in waiver and exemption applications. The FMCSA is inviting public comments on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection, as well as suggestions for improving its quality and reducing the burden on applicants. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and can be submitted through multiple methods, including online and mail.