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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has received 25 scientific research permit applications focused on various fish species like salmon and sturgeon. These permits, which include renewals and new requests, aim to aid conservation efforts by enhancing understanding of fish under the Endangered Species Act. The proposed studies utilize methods such as electrofishing and tagging to gather data on fish habitats, population dynamics, and migration, with no intentional harm intended to the fish. Public comments on the applications are invited until March 18, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for a new major license to operate the Balch Hydroelectric Project in California. Located on the North Fork Kings River, the project includes a diversion dam, reservoirs, powerhouses, and infrastructure necessary for electricity generation and distribution. The public can submit scoping comments on the environmental impact of the project by January 12, 2025. The Commission will evaluate the potential environmental effects as part of the licensing process and invites the public to participate in this process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the states of Maine and Rhode Island's declarations that they have no existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required to comply with certain federal emissions guidelines. These negative declarations allow the states to bypass creating specific state plans to control emissions from such landfills, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. The EPA considers this a straightforward decision and does not expect any objections, but if any adverse comments are received by March 15, 2021, the rule may be reconsidered. If no comments are received, the rule will become effective on April 12, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve "negative declarations" for Maine and Rhode Island. This means that these states have certified they have no existing municipal solid waste landfill facilities needing to comply with certain emission guidelines. The proposal is considered noncontroversial, and if no negative comments are received by March 15, 2021, it will be finalized without further action. Comments can be submitted online or by email, but the EPA cannot accept confidential information electronically.

The Pike Island Hydropower Corporation has filed a hydroelectric application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The application seeks an original major license for the Pike Island Hydroelectric Project, which would be located at the Pike Island Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Ohio. The project includes new facilities like a powerhouse and transmission lines. The public can view the application online, and the Commission is accepting motions to intervene and protests until 60 days after this notice's issuance.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation has received a request for a waiver of the coastwise trade laws for a vessel over three years old, named ISLAND REEF, to allow it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended to be used for snorkel, sport fishing, and scuba tours in Puerto Rico. The public is invited to submit comments on this request by February 8, 2021. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and they will be made publicly available.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a temporary rule allowing Rhode Island to transfer part of its 2024 bluefish quota to North Carolina, in line with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. The transfer involves 50,000 pounds of bluefish to help North Carolina avoid exceeding its quota. This adjustment keeps within the legal framework of fishery management laws and is effective from December 2 to December 31, 2024.

The University of California, Riverside has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) identifying human remains and associated funerary objects linked to Native American tribes. These items are culturally affiliated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians in California. The repatriation of these remains and objects may begin on or after May 19, 2025, following written requests from identified tribes or other eligible claimants. The notice highlights the importance of the Painted Rocks Site to local Cahuilla and Luiseno Tribes, where these items were originally found.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted an exemption to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on December 10, 2024, allowing them to conduct excavation support activities at the Clinch River Nuclear Site before receiving a construction permit. This exemption enables TVA to install support structures essential for safety during excavation but does not imply that a construction permit will be automatically approved afterward. The decision is based on ensuring no undue risk to public health and safety while considering defense and security measures. TVA claims that proceeding with these activities now will save time and costs and supports its commitment to early preparation for an eventual nuclear facility.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a waiver for certain Buy America requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for infrastructure projects in the Pacific Island territories and Freely Associated States, like Guam and American Samoa. This proposal recognizes the unique challenges these regions face, such as extended delivery times and high shipping costs for U.S.-produced goods due to their geographic isolation. If approved, the waiver, which aims to ease these burdens and support project completion, would be valid for five years, allowing exceptions where necessary for strategic security. DOT seeks public comments on this proposal by December 31, 2024.