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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a rule to list several Caribbean skink species as endangered or threatened. The Puerto Rican skink, Lesser Virgin Islands skink, and Virgin Islands bronze skink are proposed as endangered, while the Culebra skink is proposed as threatened. The proposal also includes designating critical habitats for these species to aid in their conservation. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until February 18, 2025.

The National Park Service proposes to update regulations for using personal watercraft at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The proposal includes reducing flat wake speed zones in specific areas and officially closing certain parts of West Petit Bois Island and around the Fort Pickens ferry pier to watercraft. These changes aim to protect the natural and cultural resources of the seashore and enhance visitor safety. Public comments on this proposed rule must be submitted by March 16, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is issuing a correcting amendment to a previous rule concerning fishery management plans for Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John. This amendment is fixing an error from a rule published in 2022 that accidentally removed the banded rudderfish from a species list. The correction re-inserts the banded rudderfish into the South Atlantic snapper-grouper species table, ensuring proper management of this fish under the existing fishery management plan. The amendment bypasses the usual 30-day waiting period and public commentary since it's merely correcting an oversight, and the change takes effect on March 31, 2025.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed wind energy project by Deepwater South Fork LLC. This project involves the construction and operation of up to 15 wind turbines and an export cable connecting the facility to Long Island's electric grid. The public is invited to review the DEIS and participate in virtual public meetings scheduled for February 2021. Comments on the project can be submitted through BOEM's website or by mail by February 22, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted Constellation Energy Generation, LLC an exemption regarding their LaSalle County Station in Illinois. This exemption permits the storage of spent nuclear fuel in a special type of cask that doesn't fully comply with existing certification requirements. The NRC determined this is safe and doesn't pose a threat to public safety or security. Without this exemption, the company would face operational challenges and increased safety risks, including potential delays and additional radiation exposure.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has updated maps for the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, and New York as required by the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. These changes reflect adjustments due to natural events like erosion and accretion, and also correct previous mapping errors. After consulting with multiple stakeholders, including state and local officials, and considering public comments, the final maps have been made available and will take effect on December 19, 2024. Interested parties can view and download these revised maps online or by contacting the service.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects, linked to various locations like Atka Island, Agattu Island, and Tanaga Island in Alaska, are culturally affiliated with Native American groups, particularly the Native Village of Atka. The notice outlines that eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of the remains and objects. Repatriation may begin after April 18, 2025, following consideration of any potentially competing requests.

The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plans to submit an information collection request regarding the storage of explosive materials for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process. The proposal seeks to update the costs and burden for the entities involved, increasing the number of respondents dramatically from 975 to 10,000, and extending the burden hours from 488 to 5,000 annually. Comments will be accepted until March 10, 2025, through the website reginfo.gov.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking public input and nominations regarding potential commercial wind energy leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Guam. This initiative aims to gather information on local site conditions, resources, and usage to decide whether to hold a competitive lease sale or issue a noncompetitive lease. BOEM is working with various stakeholders, including federal agencies and local communities, to evaluate suitable areas for offshore wind projects. Feedback is essential to identify areas that are appropriate for development and address any concerns or conflicts with existing ocean uses.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a final rule to change the operating schedule for the Woodward Island Bridge at Middle River near Discovery Bay, CA. The new schedule allows the bridge's removable span to open specifically for vessels involved in emergency levee repairs. The rule takes effect on February 10, 2021. The bridge was designed to accommodate both emergency and most recreational vessels, with an alternate route available for vessels that cannot pass under the bridge in its closed position.