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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received a permit renewal application from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to continue their efforts in rescuing and caring for the endangered steelhead fish in the Carmel River, California. The permit is sought under the Endangered Species Act and would allow certain activities to help restore the fish population affected by water withdrawal impacts. The public can review and comment on this application until April 28, 2025. The plan involves capturing, relocating, and temporarily rearing the fish to improve their survival rates, without breeding them in captivity.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA and the Commerce Department, announced the receipt of nine permit applications for scientific research involving Pacific salmon, steelhead, and other species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This research aims to increase understanding and improve conservation efforts. The permits involve various activities, such as capturing and studying fish through methods like electrofishing and tagging. The research seeks to benefit these endangered species by generating data to assist in habitat conservation and management decisions. The NMFS will evaluate these applications and provide a final decision after a 30-day public comment period.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has cancelled a public hearing that was scheduled for December 6, 2024. This hearing was supposed to discuss a proposed rule allowing the IRS to accept tax payments directly via credit or debit card, as per changes made by the Taxpayer First Act. The cancellation occurred because no one requested to testify by the deadline. Public comments on the proposal can still be accessed online.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the De Novo classification process, which evaluates if a medical device can be classified as class I or II, assuring its safety and effectiveness in the absence of a similar marketed device. The process includes regulatory guidelines and electronic submission templates. Feedback on the proposal is welcomed until January 29, 2025, via the OMB's online portal.

Noramco has submitted an application to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become a registered bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. The company specifically plans to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients, including synthetic marihuana and tetrahydrocannabinols. Individuals or organizations can submit comments or objections to this application by March 25, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The announcement provides further details about the application and the procedures for submitting feedback.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a National Research Advisory Council meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025, using Microsoft Teams. The meeting will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST and is open to the public, with a 30-minute public comment period at the end. Topics will cover VA Research's centennial celebration, the Million Veteran Program, and the NRAC's FY 2024 recommendations. Written public comments can be submitted by February 19, 2025, to be included in the official meeting record.

The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to settle claims against Hino Motors and its U.S. subsidiaries for violating the Clean Air Act by exceeding pollution limits. The agreement, lodged in a Michigan federal court, involves a $525 million penalty, a vehicle recall program, and pollution mitigation efforts. Part of the settlement also resolves related claims by California, which requires additional mitigation efforts specific to the state. The public can comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Federal Reserve System has released a notice about applications under the Change in Bank Control Act. This announcement concerns individuals and trusts seeking to acquire shares in banks or bank holding companies. Specifically, the Pratt Family PFBS Irrevocable Trust aims to join a control group to acquire voting shares of PFBS Holdings, Inc., which would give them control over Lakeside Bank in Texas. Comments on these applications are welcome until February 27, 2025, and can be submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas or the Board of Governors.

The Department of Justice has approved a proposed settlement with United Molasses, Inc. under the Oil Pollution Act concerning oil discharges at Terminal 4 in Richmond, California. As part of the settlement, United Molasses, Inc. will pay $650,000 to settle claims for damage to natural resources. The public can review and comment on this agreement until January 10, 2025, by contacting the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division. Further details and access to the settlement document are available on the Justice Department's website.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Part of the Department of Transportation, plans to renew an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning waiver and exemption requirements. This is part of their effort to estimate the time and effort applicants must invest to comply with reporting requirements. A prior notice published on December 6, 2024, did not receive any public comments. The agency is increasing the estimated annual burden hours, citing a rise in expected applications, and invites further comments to assess the necessity and burden of this information collection by May 16, 2025.