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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the joint record of decision for the SouthCoast Wind Project, which will be built offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This decision includes approvals from several agencies, like the Department of the Interior, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, about permits and environmental regulations for the wind project. The project will involve installing up to 147 wind turbines and export cables and aims to ensure minimal impact on marine life and habitats. The joints ROD concludes necessary environmental assessments, supporting the construction approval while outlining required mitigation and monitoring efforts.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company three exemptions from regulations for their Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). These exemptions will let Maine Yankee continue using certain practices previously allowed under past amendments when adopting the latest amendment, No. 9, to their Certificate of Compliance for storing nuclear waste. The NRC has determined that these exemptions do not pose any increased safety risks or environmental impacts, ensuring no significant harm to public health or the environment. These changes will not lead to more accidents, more radiation exposure, or affect cultural or historic sites.

HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application to study the possible development of a pumped storage hydropower project near Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. This project would make use of the existing Shasta Lake as a lower reservoir and introduce a new upper reservoir, along with various construction components, to generate approximately 3,250,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications within 60 days of this notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or via mail to FERC.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Arizona Public Service Company to approve the indirect transfer of certain licenses for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This involves transferring possession-only rights from the Public Service Company of New Mexico to Avangrid Inc., making PNM and its parent company indirect subsidiaries of Avangrid. The NRC assures that the transfer will not impact PNM's responsibilities or the qualifications needed to hold the license. Public comments on the matter must be submitted by February 26, 2021, and anyone interested may request a hearing or petition to intervene by February 16, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has streamlined its review process by consolidating several guidance documents related to spent fuel storage and radioactive material transportation packages into two new documents, NUREG-2215 and NUREG-2216. This effort simplifies access and improves efficiency by replacing numerous older standard review plans and interim staff guidance with these consolidated documents. While the older documents are now retired, they remain available online as legacy references. The NRC has ensured that information about these changes is easily accessible through their website and various public resource channels.

The Department of the Navy has extended the public comment period for their Draft Amended Analysis concerning EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex. Initially, the comment period was set from March 14, 2025, to April 28, 2025, but it now runs until May 13, 2025, giving the public more time to review and provide feedback. This extension follows a court ruling that required additional analysis on certain environmental impacts. Comments can be submitted online or by mail.

On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the United States Marines and Sailors who fought in this pivotal World War II battle. The proclamation highlights the significance of the battle, where despite heavy casualties, American forces secured a crucial victory in the Pacific. The act of raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi became a symbol of strength and courage. The President calls on all Americans to remember the patriotism and heroism of those who served in the conflict.

Paul Ponganis, Ph.D., from the University of California San Diego, has applied for a permit to study California sea lions. The research aims to understand the physiological responses and diving behavior of these sea lions, involving capturing and tagging adult females and their pups. The study will also temporarily disturb other marine species, such as harbor seals and elephant seals. The permit request is under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and public comments on this application are invited until March 29, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed granting an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to the United States Air Force (USAF) for repair work at the Eareckson Air Station Fuel Pier in Alaska. This authorization would allow USAF to perform activities that might incidentally disturb marine mammals in the area. The proposal considers public comments and follows the implementation of mitigation measures to ensure minimal impact on the animals and their environment. NMFS is welcoming public feedback on the proposed authorization and is considering a potential one-year renewal if certain conditions are met.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the United States Air Force (USAF). This permits the USAF to inadvertently disturb small numbers of marine mammals during the repair of the Eareckson Air Station Fuel Pier in Alaska. The authorization ensures the disturbances have minimal impact on marine mammals. It includes guidelines for reducing impacts, monitoring, and reporting requirements to protect the animals.