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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has set a 2021 limit of 2,000 metric tons of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each territory can allocate up to 1,500 metric tons to U.S. fishing vessels, but the total allocation across all territories cannot exceed 3,000 metric tons. NMFS will monitor the catches and may impose restrictions if these limits are expected to be reached, to ensure long-term sustainability of these fishery resources. Additionally, NMFS has addressed public comments concerning environmental and cultural impacts, ensuring comprehensive consideration of the potential effects on marine ecosystems and populations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration concerning the State of Rhode Island. Initially declared on March 30, 2020, the amendment took effect on January 14, 2021. Paul F. Ford has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of various federal assistance programs available under the declaration.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a notice regarding a request from Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to amend its positive train control (PTC) system. LIRR is seeking FRA's approval to temporarily discontinue its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) in order to set up a construction zone. Members of the public are invited to comment on this request by April 7, 2025, via the regulations.gov website. The FRA will review the comments and decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request based on the feedback and the necessity of the proposed modifications.

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) plans to approve updates to Indiana's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program as part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). They are implementing these changes through a direct final rule, expecting no opposition or controversial feedback. If any adverse comments are received, the EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and address all public comments in a subsequent final rule. Comments on this proposal need to be submitted by March 19, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Indiana's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program, ensuring it aligns with federal requirements. These revisions, which satisfy federal standards, include both more stringent state measures and broader state coverage. Indiana's UST regulations are now enforceable at the federal level, though certain state-specific provisions are implemented independently. The action also clarifies that these changes do not affect areas recognized as Indian country.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule focusing on the labeling of E15 fuel dispensers and the compatibility of underground storage tanks (USTs) with ethanol blends. The proposal includes potential changes to or removal of current E15 labels that alert consumers to the appropriate use of the fuel. Additionally, the EPA seeks to ensure that USTs can satisfactorily contain high ethanol blends and proposes rule revisions for future installations or component replacements to meet these compatibility requirements. Public comments on these proposals are invited, emphasizing efforts to adapt fueling infrastructure to evolving fuel standards while maintaining environmental safety.

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice on December 20, 2024, looking for public feedback on its draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap. However, the DOE decided to withdraw this notice and the comment period extension from January 22, 2025, to make updates that align with new executive orders and directives. They plan to make the updated draft available for public comment in the future through the Federal Register. The withdrawal was approved by Derek Passarelli, Acting Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, and signed by Treena V. Garrett, DOE's Federal Register Liaison Officer.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to the Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, initially established for storage vessels built after July 23, 1984. These amendments now allow operators of storage vessels with external or internal floating roofs to optionally comply with the National Emission Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks)—Control Level 2, which can reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by preventing the need to empty and degas tanks for inspections. The rule is expected to save costs and decrease environmental impact without sacrificing inspection rigor. The final rule went into effect on January 19, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is organizing two public meetings to discuss the Pike Island and New Cumberland Hydroelectric Projects. These scoping meetings are scheduled for May 6, 2025, at the Wingate by Wyndham in Steubenville, Ohio, with sessions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Commission staff might end the meetings half an hour earlier than planned. The meetings aim to gather public input on environmental and other aspects of these hydroelectric projects. For inquiries, contact Project Coordinator Colleen Corballis at (202) 502-8598 or via email.