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The National Cancer Institute is hosting a virtual meeting of the Clinical Trials and Translational Research Advisory Committee on March 17, 2021. The meeting will discuss strategic plans for the Institute's clinical and translational research programs. It is open to the public and can be accessed via the NIH webcasting site. For special accommodations or to submit comments, individuals can contact Sheila A. Prindiville at the details provided in the notice.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced use of the plutonium facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California. This plan follows the 2023 Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement, and the SEIS will examine the environmental effects of increasing the facility's operations from Security Category III to Category II to meet national security needs. The NNSA is seeking public input on the SEIS scope, alternatives, and environmental issues, and plans to hold a virtual public meeting for further discussion.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is releasing a final rule to update regulations on the maximum civil monetary penalties for breaking laws under its control. This change is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which requires annual inflation adjustments. The rule outlines how to calculate the new adjusted penalties, which will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. The Commission asserts that public notice and comment were not needed due to legal obligations dictating both the method and amount of these adjustments.

PE Hydro Generation, LLC has filed an application to obtain a license for the Warren Hydroelectric Project in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that they will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) as part of the review process, indicating that the project is unlikely to significantly impact the environment. The EA will be shared for public comment, and interaction is encouraged. For public assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the Commission’s Office of Public Participation.

Dashields Hydropower Corporation intends to file an application for a license to operate the Dashields Locks and Dam Hydropower Project located on the Ohio River in Pennsylvania. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the use of the Traditional Licensing Process for this project and formal consultations with various agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Officer, have been initiated. A Pre-Application Document has been filed and is available for public viewing on FERC's website. The project aims to engage the public in meaningful participation and streamline communications through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Trafficking in Persons announced a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Committee on the Trafficking of Children and Youth in the U.S., scheduled for January 13, 2025. This Committee will discuss strategies to help children and youth affected by labor and sex trafficking and suggest policy changes. Members of the public can submit written comments by January 10, 2025. The meeting is open to the public, and details are available on their website.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted an application to amend its license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project to support a new phase of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. This new phase involves removing several diversion dams to help restore fish habitats but does not include one planned construction measure from earlier evaluations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an environmental assessment on these recent changes, with a report expected by April 7, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched an investigation into whether the Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 2020 Rate Schedule A and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. The investigation is under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. Anyone interested in participating must file a request with FERC through either electronic means or mail within 21 days. FERC encourages electronic filings and provides resources for public participation and assistance through their Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET. The North Carolina Advisory Committee will discuss its report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can join the meeting, provide comments, and access closed captioning if needed. For more information or to submit written comments, contact Ana Victoria Fortes or visit the Commission's website.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon a well and related facilities in Holmes County, Ohio, due to underperformance. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 8, 2025. This can be done electronically through FERC's website or by mail. FERC offers resources and support for those interested in engaging with the process.