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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on permit applications for certain activities involving foreign species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These activities typically require Federal authorization but can be permitted for scientific research or to help the species survive. Public comments are accepted until April 30, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail as detailed in the document. The notice includes various applications, such as importing biological samples for research and exporting live animals for species propagation, which are open for public reviewing and commenting.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order withdrawing 20,510 acres of land in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota, from new settlement, sale, mining, and leasing activities for 20 years. This action is taken to protect the cultural and natural resources of the Pactola Reservoir—Rapid Creek Watershed, which includes essential water resources for Rapid City and the Ellsworth Air Force Base. The withdrawal aims to prevent environmental damage from exploration and development activities on federally owned minerals. The order will expire in 20 years unless reviewed and extended.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to regulations for West Coast salmon fisheries. They plan to remove rebuilding plans for the Queets River and Strait of Juan de Fuca coho salmon from the rules because these fish stocks have been successfully rebuilt. This action aims to prevent confusion by eliminating outdated plans that are no longer necessary under the Pacific Fishery Management Council's guidelines. Additionally, this proposed rule is considered a deregulatory action, meaning it simplifies existing regulations without significant economic impacts on small fishing businesses.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on applications to conduct activities with endangered foreign species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA prohibits certain activities with endangered species unless a Federal permit is granted. Individuals and organizations can view and comment on these applications until April 25, 2025. This notice highlights several permits requested, including importing species for propagation or survival and renewing permits for scientific research involving museum specimens.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released a notice that updates the list of 574 federally recognized Tribal entities eligible to receive funding and services. This list, which includes Indian Tribes in the contiguous United States and Alaska, reflects changes such as name modifications for certain Tribes. The notice follows updated regulations and continues to recognize these Tribes for their unique Government-to-Government relationship with the United States.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the receipt of petitions for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program offers compensation to individuals injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with responding. A list of the petitions, including names and locations, was provided, and interested individuals can submit relevant information to support the cases.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has published a notice in the Federal Register listing petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program offers no-fault compensation to individuals injured by certain vaccines. The notice includes the names and details of various petitioners who have filed for compensation, along with their case numbers and locations. HRSA, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, collaborates with the United States Court of Federal Claims to manage these petitions.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice listing 574 Tribal entities that are recognized by and eligible for services from the Bureau. This list is updated from a previous notice published in January 2020. It includes name changes and corrections to some of the listed Tribes. The recognized Tribes are acknowledged for their government-to-government relationship with the United States, granting them certain rights and responsibilities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing a permit that allows the lethal removal of specific sea lions in parts of the Columbia River. This action, requested by a group of state and tribal entities, aims to protect threatened fish species like salmon and steelhead from sea lion predation. The request is to extend the current permit, issued in August 2020, for another five years without changing the terms. Public comments on the renewal request are welcome until May 12, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a technical conference to discuss credit risk management in organized wholesale electric markets. This conference, held electronically on February 25 and 26, 2021, featured several panels with experts discussing topics such as credit principles, risk management structures, and the impact of market design on credit risk. The event was open to the public and aimed to explore best practices and potential reforms to enhance credit policies in these markets. Transcripts of the conference were available for purchase from Ace-Federal Reporters, Inc.