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Pacific Gas & Electric Company submitted a request on November 8, 2024, to temporarily change the flow requirements of the Haas-Kings Hydroelectric Project in California. The change involves stopping a supplemental water flow to replace a turbine valve from January 6 to May 31, 2025, ensuring a natural flow remains. Public comments on this request are accepted until January 15, 2025, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an environmental assessment by February 28, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Reserve System announced that certain individuals are seeking approval under the Change in Bank Control Act to gain control over shares in specific banks or bank holding companies. These applications are open for public inspection at designated Federal Reserve Bank locations and can also be requested from the Board's Freedom of Information Office. Interested parties have until January 27, 2021, to submit written comments on the applications. The notice specifically mentions individuals and trusts from California and Iowa looking to retain voting shares in Keystone Savings Bank and Peoples Savings Bank, respectively.

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation on January 14, 2025, to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument in southeastern California. This new monument spans approximately 624,270 acres and is located in an area rich with cultural, historical, and ecological significance. The proclamation aims to protect the region's Indigenous trails, unique geological formations, and diverse plant and animal species. The Bureau of Land Management will oversee the monument, working closely with Tribal Nations to manage it and preserve its resources for future generations.

The National Park Service is seeking public comments on the historical significance of certain properties nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations were submitted before December 19, 2020, and feedback must be provided by January 21, 2021. The properties are located in various states, including Arizona, California, and Texas, and nominations were received from State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers. Comments can be submitted electronically or via U.S. Postal Service.

The South Sutter Water District submitted an application for a new license for the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project, which was updated in December 2023. It's situated on the Bear River in California. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) will be prepared because the project is not expected to have a major impact on the environment. The EA will be reviewed by interested parties, and the public is encouraged to provide feedback and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of an agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. This agreement, known as the Maersk/Network Shipping Ltd. Ad Hoc Space Charter Agreement, allows Maersk A/S and Network Shipping, Ltd. to share cargo space between ports in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, and California. The agreement was filed by Wayne Rohde from Cozen O'Connor and is proposed to take effect on February 3, 2025. Anyone interested can review the agreement online and submit comments to the Commission within 12 days, or 7 days for expedited review requests.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for California, originally dated July 7, 2020. This amendment defines the period of civil unrest that qualifies for assistance as lasting from May 26, 2020, to December 28, 2020. Applications for these loans must be submitted by April 7, 2021. Other details from the initial declaration remain unchanged.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration for California on January 15, 2025, due to wildfires and strong winds. This declaration allows certain non-profit organizations to apply for disaster loans to help with recovery. The application deadlines are March 17, 2025, for physical damage loans and October 15, 2025, for economic injury loans. Los Angeles county is one of the areas significantly affected, and applications can be submitted via the MySBA Loan Portal.