Search Results for keywords:"Columbia River"

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  • 2024-28311 — Establish Anchorage Ground; Port Westward Anchorage, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96099
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Coast Guard is establishing a new anchorage ground near Port Westward on the Columbia River, aiming to enhance the safety of navigation by providing more anchorage options for commercial vessels. This rule, effective from January 3, 2025, was developed in response to increased vessel traffic and size, and it has received supportive feedback from stakeholders during the comment periods. According to the Coast Guard, the impact on small businesses and routine navigation is expected to be minimal. The rule has been carefully evaluated under various legal frameworks, including the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, ensuring compliance with federal standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard is making a new safe place for big boats to stop and rest on the Columbia River, which helps them avoid accidents. This change will start on January 3, 2025, and it's like adding a rest stop on a busy highway for ships to use.

  • 2025-05406 — Marine Mammals; Pinniped Removal Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14119
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing a permit that allows the lethal removal of specific sea lions in parts of the Columbia River. This action, requested by a group of state and tribal entities, aims to protect threatened fish species like salmon and steelhead from sea lion predation. The request is to extend the current permit, issued in August 2020, for another five years without changing the terms. Public comments on the renewal request are welcome until May 12, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting some groups keep taking away certain sea lions in a river because those sea lions eat a lot of the fish that need protecting. People have a chance to say what they think about this until May 12, 2025.