🌊Notice of Application for Surrender of License by Sugar River Hydro II, LLC
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Sugar River Hydro II, LLC to surrender its license for the Sugar River II Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites stakeholders for comments, motions to intervene, and discusses the applicant's plans for securement and management of project assets post-surrender. Public engagement and cooperation with environmental agencies are encouraged.
Learn More⚡DOE Requests Comments on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Information Collection
The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comments on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🛢️Notice of FERC Form 6 & 6-Q Information Collection Request
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collections, FERC Form Nos. 6 (Annual Report of Oil Pipeline Companies) and 6-Q (Quarterly Report of Oil Pipeline Companies). The Commission published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025 and received no comments.
Learn More🛢️Presidential Permit Granted for Junction Pipeline Construction
The regulatory document authorizes Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to construct and operate border pipeline facilities at Toole County, Montana. It outlines the terms of operation, necessary compliance with laws, and inspection rights of federal and state agencies while detailing the conditions and responsibilities tied to the permit granted by the President.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Filings and Requirements
The document details various filings by natural gas companies to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including requests for waivers of capacity release regulations and rate filings. Each entry states the docket numbers, applicants, descriptions, filed dates, and comment deadlines for public engagement in the proceedings.
Learn More🛢️Presidential Permit Granted for Steel Reef US Pipelines Operations
The Presidential permit authorizes Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border for the export of natural gas liquids. The permit is subject to various conditions regarding operation, maintenance, inspections, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Learn More⚛️NRC Proposes Rule to Extend Nuclear Design Certifications to 40 Years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to revise the duration of design certifications (DCs). Specifically, this proposed rule would replace the 15-year duration for DCs with a 40-year duration period, both for existing DCs currently in effect and generically for future DCs, including renewals. This proposed rule would not change the date of issuance or renewal for existing DCs (i.e., the start date by which an existing DC may be referenced would remain unchanged). The proposed rule would also incorporate a minor editorial correction.
Learn More🔒Insights on Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 and Cyber Security Compliance
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Cyber Security--Internal Network Security Monitoring), which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to develop certain modifications to proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 to extend internal network security monitoring to include electronic access control or monitoring systems and physical access control systems outside of the electronic security perimeter. The Commission also provides greater clarity about the term CIP-networked environment as it is used in proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1.
Learn More⚡Domtar Paper's Environmental Assessment for Hydroelectric Project
Domtar Paper Company, LLC has filed an application for a non-capacity amendment to its hydroelectric project license, seeking to upgrade the spillway. The project’s environmental assessment is planned under the National Environmental Policy Act, with the Commission staff addressing public engagement and comments in the review process. The work is expected to last approximately three and a half years without impacting current reservoir levels.
Learn More💧Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project Regulatory Notice Overview
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project, detailing the application process and requirements for environmental assessments and public engagement. The project includes plans for a large-scale hydroelectric facility in Kentucky, inviting cooperation from various agencies and stakeholders.
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