📜Notice on Off-the-Record Communications in Energy Proceedings
The Department of Energy's notice addresses the management of off-the-record communications by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It outlines requirements for recording prohibited and exempt communications relevant to contested proceedings, ensuring transparency and allowing parties to respond appropriately to maintain fairness in decision-making.
Learn More⚛️NRC Confirms Rule on Spent Fuel Storage Casks Compliance
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of May 13, 2025, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2025. This direct final rule amended the NAC International, Inc. Multi-Purpose Canister System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No. 9 and revisions to Amendment Nos. 6, 7, and 8 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1025.
Learn More🛢️Rescission of Environmental Impact Statement for Oil and Gas Leasing
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is rescinding its notice to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing decisions in seven States from February 2015 to December 2020. The BLM announced its intent to prepare the EIS in a notice that published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025.
Learn More⚡Notice of Application for Loup River Hydroelectric Project License
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the application for a non-capacity amendment of the Loup River Hydroelectric Project license. The notice invites comments and interventions regarding proposed changes to operational flow requirements and monitoring for environmental impacts, emphasizing the involvement of federal, state, and local agencies.
Learn More⚡Clean Energy Future - Lordstown LLC Regulatory Notice Summary
The Department of Energy's notice initiates an investigation into Clean Energy Future—Lordstown, LLC's Rate Schedule under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. Stakeholders have the opportunity to intervene and comment within 21 days, with a refund effective date set upon public notice publication. The Commission encourages electronic participation for efficiency in filings.
Learn More⚛️Key Upcoming NRC Public Meetings Affecting Nuclear Sector
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces public meetings scheduled between April and May 2025, covering various topics including micro-reactors and fuel facilities. These meetings are open for public participation and accessible through a webcast, aimed at keeping stakeholders informed about regulatory discussions and developments.
Learn More⚡DOE Rescinds Export Policy on Natural Gas Commencement Deadlines
The Department of Energy (DOE) is rescinding the Policy Statement on Export Commencement Deadlines in Authorizations to Export Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries issued on April 26, 2023 (Policy Statement). Henceforth, DOE will consider applications to extend an authorization holder's export commencement deadline and grant such extensions for good cause shown on a case-by-case basis, an approach consistent with DOE's practice prior to the issuance of the Policy Statement.
Learn More💧Notice of Preliminary Determination for Conduit Hydropower Facility
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues a preliminary determination for the Aquifer Pumped Hydro Project, proposed by 3R Valve, located at the Willow Springs Water Bank in California. The project, capable of generating 50 kW, meets the necessary criteria for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility and seeks public comments and motions to intervene.
Learn More📊FERC Notice on Information Collection Activities for Oil Pipelines
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).
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces various filings related to natural gas pipeline rates, including significant rate changes and updates. Interested parties are invited to intervene or comment by specified dates, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement in regulatory processes impacting the energy market.
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