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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 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is organizing a virtual meeting for its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC) on January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. The meeting will cover topics such as the review of Federal Charter Vessel ID Marking Requirements and the 20-Fathom Recreational Seasonal Closure for shallow-water grouper, as well as discussions on nominations for Officer/Team of the Year. The meeting is open to the public and will be held online, with details available on www.gulfcouncil.org.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on January 13, 2025, to discuss actions impacting New England fisheries. The meeting, which will also be available in-person, is organized by the Habitat Joint Committee and Advisory Panel. They will focus on the Essential Fish Habitat Review, covering topics like fishing impacts, habitat planning, and council action priorities for 2025. The public can register to attend the meeting online, and special accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, will be enforcing safety zones during various marine events held in the Captain of the Port Detroit area. This measure is to protect people and property on the water during these events. While these zones are active, people and vessels are not allowed to enter without permission from the designated Coast Guard officials. Specific event dates include June 16 to June 24, 2025, with provisions for inclement weather. Notices about these safety zones will be communicated through local broadcasts.

The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold multiple meetings between March 24 and March 27, 2025, to discuss fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region. These meetings will take place both in-person in Honolulu, Hawaii, and virtually via Webex. During the meetings, agendas will cover topics such as fishery ecosystem plans, catch limits, and various updates about marine sanctuaries and electronic monitoring programs. The meetings are accessible to those with disabilities, and the public is encouraged to participate and provide comments throughout the event.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released revised guidance for industries regarding food allergen labeling, as outlined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, incorporating updates from both the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 and the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021. This guidance specifically addresses labeling guidelines for allergens like sesame, milk, and eggs, and explains how to handle certain additives and oils in labeling. The FDA emphasizes that while the guidance reflects current FDA thinking, alternative compliance methods are allowed if they meet legal requirements. Public comments on this guidance are welcome and can be submitted electronically or in writing. The guidance is publicly accessible online.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced two modifications to the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fisheries for areas from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to the U.S./Mexico border. This change, effective until further notice, is in response to anticipated low numbers of specific salmon species, which are in danger of being overfished. Action #17 affects recreational and certain commercial salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon, while Action #18 impacts commercial fisheries between Cape Falcon and the Oregon/California border. These adjustments are meant to protect the salmon populations while allowing continued fishing opportunities.

The Department of Commerce has decided to partially rescind its review of an antidumping duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand for the period between February 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020. The review was initially requested by several parties but most of them withdrew their requests, leading to the decision to cancel the review for many companies. However, the review will continue for Thai Union. The Department will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties accordingly and reminds importers of their responsibilities concerning antidumping duties.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) to authorize the incidental harassment of marine mammals during the construction of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This authorization, proposed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), permits minimal impact on marine mammals like seals and whales, primarily through noise disturbance during pile driving activities. Measures to protect marine life include specific monitoring and mitigation strategies, such as designated shutdown zones to minimize disturbance. Public comments on the proposal are requested, with a potential 1-year renewal under certain conditions.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering granting permission for activities that may unintentionally disturb small numbers of polar bears in Alaska's North Slope. The authorization would cover nonlethal disturbances, like noise from oil well cleanup and helicopter flights, but not allow any activities that would harm or kill the bears. They have proposed specific rules to minimize the disturbance, such as keeping aircraft at certain altitudes and avoiding known bear dens. There is also a public comment period until February 12, 2025, where individuals can express their concerns or support for this proposal.