⚡Notice of Decision on Central Electric Power Cooperative Assistance
Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency within the Department of Agriculture (USDA), has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to meet its responsibilities in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, RUS Environmental Policies and Procedures, and other applicable environmental requirements related to providing financial assistance for Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (Central Electric or the Applicant) proposed McClellanville 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (Project) in South Carolina. The Administrator of RUS has signed the ROD, which was effective upon signing. This ROD concludes RUS environmental review process in accordance with NEPA and RUS, Environmental Policies and Procedures. The ultimate decision as to loan approval depends on the conclusion of the environmental review process plus financial and engineering analyses. Issuance of the ROD allows these reviews to proceed. The ROD is not a decision on the Central Electric's loan application and is not an approval of the expenditure of federal funds.
Learn More💰Proposed Repeal of Emission Standards for Coal and Oil Utilities
In this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal specific amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs), commonly referred to as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), that were promulgated on May 7, 2024. The amendments that the EPA is proposing to repeal include the revised filterable particulate matter (fPM) emission standard, which serves as a surrogate for non-mercury hazardous air pollutant (HAP) metals for existing coal-fired EGUs; the revised fPM emission standard compliance demonstration requirements; and the revised mercury (Hg) emission standard for lignite-fired EGUs.
Learn More⚡FERC Notice Overview
The Department of Energy issued a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various electric corporate filings, including joint applications and rate filings by notable companies. It invites comments on the proceedings and emphasizes compliance necessities for energy sector participants.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings and Applications Overview
The Department of Energy issued a combined notice detailing various electric corporate filings, including applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act and compliance filings related to rate schedules. The document highlights important comment deadlines and access to further filing guidelines, reflecting the need for businesses to navigate regulatory requirements effectively.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issue a combined notice detailing filings related to electric corporate activities, exempt wholesale generator certifications, rate filings, and compliance petitions. This notice outlines various dockets, applicants, and important comment deadlines, impacting energy sector stakeholders and regulatory compliance processes.
Learn More⚡Overview of Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The document details various complaints and compliance filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including docket numbers, applicants, and descriptions of the filings. It emphasizes the necessity for parties to intervene or comment by specified dates and promotes public engagement in Commission processes.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Corporate Filings by FERC
The Department of Energy issued a combined notice of various electric corporate filings, highlighting important details such as docket numbers, applicant names, descriptions of filings, and deadlines for comments. The notice includes responses to deficiency letters, notices of self-certification for generator status, and rate filings impacting several electric utilities.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Corporate and Financial Filings
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces various electric corporate filings, including applications for authorization and compliance filings. This notice encompasses critical deadlines for comments and intervention requests, vital for stakeholders in the energy sector to ensure regulatory compliance and participation in ongoing proceedings.
Learn More♻️EPA Withdraws Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Regulation
Due to the receipt of adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the direct final rule titled, "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction," published on January 16, 2025.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various electric rate-related submissions by several companies. This includes compliance filings, tariff amendments, and market-based rate applications, with specified comment dates for public input and intervention opportunities. The filings emphasize ongoing regulatory oversight and engagement in the energy sector.
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