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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a one-day meeting of its Shrimp Advisory Panel on March 23, 2021. This meeting will be held online as a webinar, and those interested can register through the Council's website. The agenda includes updates on shrimp fishing efforts and landings, discussions about aquaculture opportunities, and consideration of research projects to improve bycatch estimates in the shrimp industry. The meeting will also include public testimony and discussions on other business topics, such as the recruitment timeline for the Shrimp Advisory Panel.

BOST2 Hydroelectric LLC has submitted an application for a preliminary permit to explore the feasibility of the Shawno County Pump Storage Project in Wisconsin. This project would involve constructing several reservoirs, tunnels, and a powerhouse to generate electricity. The application gives the company priority to file a full license application later but doesn't allow them to start construction. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is now inviting public comments, motions, and competing applications related to this project within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new collection of information aimed at understanding and improving the recruitment, retention, and promotion of Hispanic service members. This proposal is part of a study required by the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act to address underrepresentation issues. The DoD has contracted with CNA and Florida International University to conduct focus groups and surveys to gather relevant data and insights. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 18, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued technical amendments to its Organization and Program Management regulations to update details about its regional offices. These changes were made to reflect the closure of the Salt Lake Regional Office and to update addresses for offices that have relocated. The amendments are procedural, so public commentary was not required, and they take effect on December 16, 2024. The changes are not expected to impact the rights or responsibilities of non-government parties.

Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to give up its license for the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project on the Black River, New York. The application comes after the company deemed continued operations economically unfeasible due to anticipated licensing conditions. The company plans to remove the hydropower equipment but will keep the recreational facilities, with the dam's management returning to the New York State Canal Corporation. The public can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this matter until April 11, 2025, using FERC's electronic or postal filing systems.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a hydroelectric application from KEI (Maine) Power Management (I), LLC for the Eustis Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The application, which seeks a subsequent minor license, is available for public viewing and involves maintaining current project facilities and operations. Interested parties can submit additional study requests or apply for cooperating agency status until January 26, 2025. The project consists of a dam, powerhouse, and associated facilities, and operates to protect local water quality and aquatic resources. The FERC encourages electronic filings and provides various resources for public engagement and participation in the application process.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has decided that there is competitive interest in leasing areas for wind energy development in the Gulf of Mexico, following a request for competitive interest published earlier in 2024. Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC initially expressed interest in leasing the areas, and Invenergy GOM Offshore Wind LLC also submitted an interest. Both companies have been found to be qualified for holding a lease, and BOEM plans to proceed with a competitive lease sale process in the Gulf, potentially starting in 2026. This decision comes after BOEM reviewed proposals and comments regarding the suitability of the specified areas for wind energy projects.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a series of filings related to electric corporate and rate proceedings. Companies like Longview Power, LLC and Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, among others, have submitted applications and rate filings with varying effective dates and comment submission deadlines. Members of the public who wish to comment or participate in these proceedings can do so by following the guidelines set by FERC. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist anyone needing help navigating the filing and commenting process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule concerning certain General Electric (GE) aircraft engines. It requires the replacement of specific cooling plates on these engines because they may not meet safety guidelines, potentially leading to an unsafe condition. This rule affects 228 engines in the U.S. registry and aims to prevent possible engine failures that could lead to damage. The rule will be effective from April 8, 2025, ensuring that planes equipped with these engines continue to operate safely.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule for Airbus SAS airplanes, specifically models A318, A319, A320, and A321. This new rule is in response to laboratory tests highlighting issues with the lithium batteries in the emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) of these planes, which could lead to thermal runaway and battery fires. The rule mandates the installation of a diode to prevent this unsafe condition, addressing potential risks of local fires, airplane damage, and injuries to occupants. This directive ensures that all affected aircraft are compliant by a specific deadline and includes provisions for technical adaptations and modifications to existing equipment.