💧Water Quality Certification Notice for Brookfield White Pine Hydro
The Department of Energy's notice details a request submitted by Brookfield White Pine Hydro, LLC, for a water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. It outlines the timeline for action by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, emphasizing essential environmental compliance for the associated project. Failure to act within the specified period may lead to a waiver of the certification requirement.
Learn More⛽New Regulations on Oil and Gas Leasing Affecting Industry Compliance
This direct final rule (DFR) removes existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regulations pertaining to stipulations and mitigation measures to effectuate changes required by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Learn More🌍Notice of Final Environmental Assessment for PG&E
The Department of Energy announces the availability of the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed temporary variance of flow requirements related to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The assessment reviews potential environmental effects, identifies alternatives, and is available on the Commission's website for public access, facilitating meaningful public engagement and participation.
Learn More⚡Analysis of FERC Combined Notice of Filings #2
The Department of Energy and FERC issued a combined notice detailing filings for exempt wholesale generators, rate changes, and complaints affecting various energy companies. The document outlines application details, comment deadlines, and accessibility to filings, emphasizing the importance of compliance for affected businesses.
Learn More🚧Notice on Texas Eastern Pipeline Abandonment Request by FERC
The regulatory notice details Texas Eastern Transmission, LP's request for authorization to abandon inactive pipeline sections in federal offshore waters. It provides stakeholders an opportunity to participate through protests and interventions, detailing the procedures and deadlines involved in the regulatory review process.
Learn More⚡Notice of Regulatory Proceedings for Aulander Holloman Solar, LLC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated an investigation into Aulander Holloman Solar, LLC's Rate Schedule to assess its legality under the Federal Power Act. The notice outlines procedural requirements for public participation, including the opportunity for stakeholders to intervene in the proceedings regarding potential market implications.
Learn More💧Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment by Pacific Gas and Electric
The Department of Energy announces Pacific Gas and Electric Company's request for a temporary variance from minimum flow requirements for the Desabla-Centerville Project. This variance aims to support ecological needs, particularly for salmon, while a related environmental assessment will evaluate potential impacts on local ecosystems and stakeholders.
Learn More💧FERC Notice on Hydropower License Information Collection Activities
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collections, FERC-500 (Application for License/Relicense for Water Projects with More than 10 Megawatt (MW) Capacity); and FERC- 505 (Application for Small Hydropower Projects and Conduit Facilities including License/Relicense, Exemption, and Qualifying Conduit Facility Determinations). There are no program changes.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings informs stakeholders about recent exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate changes. It highlights the self-certification status of multiple energy companies and includes essential comment dates, indicating ongoing regulatory processes affecting the energy market. The document emphasizes public engagement and intervention opportunities in proceedings.
Learn More⚡Western Area Power Administration Tariff Filing Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding a tariff filing from the Western Area Power Administration for the Colorado River Storage Project, set to take effect on April 1, 2026. Stakeholders can file for intervention or protest in accordance with specific rules by August 11, 2025.
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