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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the release of a draft report called the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales: Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. This report studies potential impacts of oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM is requesting public comments on this draft until January 27, 2025, and will hold virtual public meetings for further discussion. The draft considers various alternatives for oil and gas leasing and analyzes the possible effects on the environment and communities, balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

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.