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☀️BLM Director's Response on Solar Energy Development Appeals

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing this notice of the reasons for the BLM Principal Deputy Director's determination to reject the recommendations of the Governors of California and Utah regarding the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Resource Management Plan Amendments (RMPAs).

🐟Designation of Critical Habitat for Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment (DPS) of the longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), a fish species from the San Francisco Bay estuary in California, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 91,630 acres (37,082 hectares) in California fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation. We also announce the availability of an economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for the species.

🏞️Notice on Land Acquisition for Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians

The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, exercising authority by delegation of the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs, made a final agency determination to acquire in trust 160.333 acres, more or less, of land known as the Vallejo Site in Solano County, California, for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians for gaming and other purposes.

🐸Critical Habitat Designation for Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog in California

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to designate critical habitat for four distinct population segments (DPSs) of the foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). In total, approximately 760,071 acres (307,590 hectares) in California fall within the boundaries of the proposed critical habitat designation. We also announce the availability of an economic analysis of the proposed designation of critical habitat for four DPSs.

🐋Notice on Permit Amendment for Marine Research Activities

Notice is hereby given that Heather E. Liwanag, Ph.D., California Polytechnic State University, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0401, has applied for an amendment to Scientific Research Permit No. 27514-01.

🌱EPA Decision on California Off-Road Diesel Pollution Control Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is providing notice of its decision granting the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB's") request for an authorization of amendments to its In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets ("2022 Off-Road Fleets Amendments") regulations. EPA's decision was issued under the authority of section 209 of the Clean Air Act ("CAA" or "Act").

💧Yuba County Water Agency Water Quality Certification Notice

🌊Impact of New California Harbor Craft Emission Regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is providing notice of its decision to partially grant the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB's") request for an authorization of amendments adopted in 2022 to its Commercial Harbor Craft ("CHC") regulation (the "2022 CHC Amendments"). EPA's decision was issued under the authority of section 209 of the Clean Air Act ("CAA" or "Act").

🚂BNSF Railway's Trackage Rights Exemption with Union Pacific Explored

♻️California EPA Issues Decision on Diesel Transport Refrigeration Units

The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is providing notice of its decision to partially grant the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB's") request for an authorization of amendments to its In-Use Diesel-Fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU) and TRU Generator Sets (collectively, "TRU") regulations ("2022 TRU Amendments"). EPA's decision was issued under the authority of section 209 of the Clean Air Act ("CAA" or "Act").