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The U.S. Coast Guard has created a temporary security zone in San Diego Bay, near the Coast Guard Sector San Diego. This area will be protected from possible threats like terrorist acts and accidents during specific times on March 10 and 11, 2021. Access to this zone is restricted without permission from the Captain of the Port or their representative. These measures are in place to ensure the safety of important officials and the public around the coast.

The University of California San Diego plans to return cultural items to the Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma and potentially other eligible groups under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, including three historical ledger books, are significant to the tribe and were originally collected in the late 1800s. Repatriation may begin on or after May 19, 2025, and requests must be submitted in writing. If multiple requests are received, the university will determine the most suitable recipient.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration granted an exemption allowing the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. to lease its training facility to its Apprenticeship and Training Fund under specific conditions. The agreement ensures the Plan pays fair market rent, verified by an independent fiduciary, and that the lease benefits participants by providing effective training facilities. The fiduciary also monitors compliance with the lease terms and any rent increases must adhere to changes in the Consumer Price Index. This exemption is designed to avoid conflicts with ERISA's prohibited transaction rules.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced in a notice that it has received several filings related to energy tariffs and compliance by various companies, including Wild Plains Wind Project, LLC, and entities such as ISO New England Inc. and Eversource Energy Service Company. These filings involve submissions for self-certification, compliance, amendments, and rate changes that are set to take effect on various dates in 2024 and 2025. The document provides docket numbers, descriptions of the filings, and comment deadlines. The public is invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting comments or requesting interventions by specified deadlines.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Navy to allow for the incidental harassment of marine mammals during the Pier 6 Replacement Project at Naval Base San Diego. This project involves pile driving and removal activities, which might disturb California sea lions but is not expected to cause injury or mortality. The authorization includes specific measures to mitigate impacts on marine mammals, such as monitoring practices and temporary work stoppages if marine mammals enter the designated zones. The project's environmental impact has been assessed, and it is not expected to have significant adverse effects on marine mammals or their habitats.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the approval of a change to the air quality plan for San Diego, California. This change involves removing a rule related to controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from large wood product coating operations. The EPA determined this rule is no longer necessary under the Clean Air Act requirements, as it effectively revises the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reflect current needs. No public comments were received during the review period, so the EPA proceeded with approving this update.

The National Park Service has announced that the Museum of Us in San Diego, California, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The inventory includes human remains and 3,081 associated funerary objects connected to Native American tribes, specifically the Ione Band of Miwok Indians and the Wilton Rancheria in California. These remains and objects were originally collected by archaeologists in the Central Valley of California between 1930 and 1936 and will be eligible for repatriation starting April 16, 2025. Repatriation requests can be submitted by tribes and organizations identified in the notice or others with proof of cultural affiliation.

LA Storage, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to construct and operate the Hackberry Storage Project in Louisiana. This project involves converting existing salt dome caverns into natural gas storage, developing a new cavern, and constructing a natural gas pipeline and other facilities. LA Storage is seeking approval for market-based rates and needs a water quality certificate for the project. Interested parties can participate by submitting comments or intervening in the proceedings by March 3, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval for revisions to parts of the California State Implementation Plan concerning emissions statements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards. This includes recognizing that certain areas in California, like Tuscan Buttes and San Diego County, now meet these requirements. The revised rules will become effective on April 17, 2025, replacing previous versions. The EPA also notes that this action is a federal endorsement of state-level decisions and does not impose additional federal requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that California has failed to submit necessary elements of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for controlling ozone pollution in San Diego County, as required by the Clean Air Act. This failure relates to the implementation of required technology for reducing emissions in this region. As a result, sanctions may be imposed if the state does not resolve this issue within a set timeframe. The EPA has determined that these sanctions include limits on development activities and federal highway funding if not resolved within 24 months.