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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated the schedule for processing the relicense application for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project filed by Oswego Hydro Partners, LP. Originally planned for environmental analysis readiness in September 2024, the timeline was adjusted to allow more time for settlement negotiations involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Oswego Hydro has reported progress in discussions, especially concerning fish passage, and expects to submit a Settlement Agreement in early 2025. An additional notice will be issued if further schedule changes are necessary.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a new rule under the Tuna Conventions Act that would set annual and trip limits on the U.S. commercial catch of Pacific bluefin tuna for 2025-2026. These measures aim to conserve the tuna population and meet the U.S.'s international commitments with the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC). The proposed rule outlines specific trip limits that decrease as the cumulative catch approaches annual limits, and details a system for announcing and managing in-season actions to adjust these limits. Public comments on the proposed rule and the draft environmental assessment are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted through the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal.

The Fish and Wildlife Service of the Interior Department is starting 5-year status reviews of seven species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These reviews will assess the latest scientific and commercial data available since the last review. The agency is asking for new information by March 15, 2021, but will accept data at any time. They evaluate changes in species biology, habitat, conservation efforts, and threat status, and this process aims to inform ongoing recovery programs for these species.

The Department of Commerce announced that on February 4, 2021, they mistakenly republished three notices in the Federal Register that had already been published before. These notices were related to antidumping duty reviews on certain products from Vietnam, Thailand, and China. The republication was accidental and does not change the outcome of these reviews. This notice serves as a correction to address and clarify the mistake.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to list the spinytail crayfish as an endangered or threatened species. The agency reviewed scientific and commercial information and concluded that the species currently has a stable environment and sufficient habitat. Even though the spinytail crayfish is a narrow-range species in southern Mississippi, it faces no immediate threat of extinction, and its populations are resilient to possible future risks like climate change. The service encourages the public to provide any new information about the crayfish's status or habitat.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is proposing Amendment 12 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery off the Atlantic States. This amendment aims to add bullet mackerel and frigate mackerel as ecosystem component species, recognizing their role as important prey in the ecosystem. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 30, 2021. If approved, this change would heighten awareness about these species without implementing new management measures for dolphin and wahoo.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved and implemented Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan. This rule sets fishing specifications and management measures for 2025 and 2026, including allocations of fishing effort, opening and closure of certain areas to protect juvenile scallops, and clarifications to research set-aside program regulations. The aim is to prevent overfishing, improve scallop yields, and optimize management of the fishery. Framework 39 increases opportunities for harvesting while managing bycatch and preserving scallop stock sustainability.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that they have accepted a petition from Impossible Foods, Inc. to change the rules about color additives. The proposal is to allow soy leghemoglobin to be used as a color additive in plant-based meat, poultry, and fish products, including both ground and whole cut varieties. This petition, identified as CAP 5C0336, claims to be exempt from certain environmental assessments since the substance is meant to stay in food and not replace any macronutrients. The FDA will determine if such an exclusion is appropriate, or else they will require a detailed environmental review.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced final actions regarding a new interchange project on Interstate 95 at Pioneer Trail in Volusia County, Florida. These actions, made in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and other federal agencies, involve granting necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. The public is advised that any judicial review of these actions must be filed by July 26, 2021, or within a timeframe specified by federal law if shorter. This project includes constructing a new interchange and addressing environmental impacts through measures such as stormwater management and floodplain compensation ponds.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting via webinar for its Private Recreational Reporting Workgroup. This meeting, scheduled for February 17, 2021, will evaluate various reporting methods for recreational fishing in the snapper grouper fishery. Topics will include developing goals, reviewing a state survey, and updating a federal marine program. The public can provide comments on the meeting topics by February 9, 2021.