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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for the Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture (CTJV) to take marine mammals during construction work on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This renewal is necessary because project delays mean initial work won't be completed by the original IHA expiration. The proposed renewal includes measures to minimize impacts on marine mammals and allows for additional public comments until February 23, 2021. The activities involved are similar to previous ones and are expected to have minimal impact on marine mammal populations.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for constructing and operating two landing pads on Johnston Atoll. This is for testing the DAF's Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, aiming to transport materials globally through space quickly. The plan involves up to 10 landings per year for four years, with cooperation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This remote and secure location was selected based on its ability to meet safety and operational requirements, and the assessment will evaluate potential impacts on local wildlife and environment.

This document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System announcing that certain companies have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over banks. The applications are being reviewed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. The public can view the details of these applications and submit written comments, which will be publicly disclosed. One such application is from Centreville, MHC, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, seeking to acquire Centreville Bank.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have announced final actions related to a highway construction project in Jackson Park, Cook County, Illinois. The project includes widening roadways, and constructing trails and underpasses. These actions allow Chicago to proceed with construction, fill material discharge into U.S. waters, and alterations to a federally-funded restoration project. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued, indicating the project will not significantly affect the environment, and legal challenges must be filed by July 8, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several filings related to natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. These include compliance and rate filings from companies like Northwest Pipeline LLC and Guardian Pipeline, L.L.C., specifying changes to rates and service agreements, with varying effective dates. The public can access these filings through the Commission's eLibrary and submit comments or intervene in the proceedings by following specific regulations by February 17, 2021. For further assistance, contact information is provided for those who wish to intervene or inquire further.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), after consulting with certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, has decided that some cultural items found in Alabama are unassociated funerary objects. These items, linked to Native American burials, are subject to repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Tribes or Native Hawaiian groups not already identified in the notice can claim these items by sending a written request by March 1, 2021. After this date, if no new claims are made, the TVA will transfer the items to the specified Tribes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from certain combustion turbines during the ozone season. The revision includes stricter emission limits aimed at improving air quality and meeting federal ozone standards. New York's approach involves phasing in the new limits and offers flexibility to turbine operators through two compliance options. This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to clear harmful pollutants and protect public health by ensuring states adhere to the Clean Air Act.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has published a notice about a request to modify a permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. The proposed modification involves extending the activities under permit ACA 2025-019, which allows research on cetaceans using various methods. The modification includes using drones to collect aerial footage of plant-covered land in Antarctic Specially Protected Area 113, Litchfield Island, for outreach purposes. Interested parties can submit comments until January 16, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to update the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. This rule will clarify language on regional species closures, remove emperor geese from the harvest list due to population concerns, and update the names of specific bird species. It also eliminates the permit requirement for hunting in the Kodiak Island Roaded Area while keeping certain bird species protected. Public comments are being accepted until February 20, 2025.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plans to return cultural items, identified as unassociated funerary objects, to Native American tribes. These items, found during excavations in the 1930s on McKee Island, Alabama, include black and blue glass beads. Tribes that are culturally linked to these artifacts, such as the Cherokee Nation and Muscogee (Creek) Nation, have been notified. Others who wish to make a claim must do so by March 1, 2021.