📜Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation Technical Amendment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this technical amendment to reinstate text that was deleted from the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) in error when the DEAR was revised through a final rule in November 2024, and effective December 13, 2024. The deleted text was adopted through previous rulemakings, and because the text is still applicable to the DEAR, this technical amendment is necessary to ensure the regulation in its entirety is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations. By reinstating this text, the regulation on access to and ownership of records will clearly state which records are considered contractor-owned records.
Learn More🔌Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces various natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. These filings include details on applicants, rates changes, and comment dates, providing an opportunity for public engagement and compliance-related actions in the energy sector.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Corporate Filings & Compliance Updates
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have issued a combined notice regarding multiple electric corporate filings, including joint applications and compliance challenges. The document outlines details of docket numbers, applicants, descriptions of filings, and critical comment dates, emphasizing the importance of regulatory engagement in the energy sector.
Learn More⚖️Camin Cargo Control Approved as Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Fort Lauderdale, FL), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 7, 2024.
Learn More⚡Energy Regulatory Filings and Their Business Impact Overview
The Department of Energy's notice includes multiple corporate filings from electric companies seeking authorization under various regulatory frameworks. It provides key details on applicants, filing dates, and comment periods, facilitating public participation in the regulatory process. The document also emphasizes the necessity for compliance with filings, which may affect market operations for energy producers.
Learn More⚖️Public Notice on Off-the-Record Communications Regulations
The Department of Energy's public notice informs stakeholders about the rules governing off-the-record communications in contested proceedings, detailing the requirements for reporting prohibited and exempt communications. It emphasizes transparency in decision-making processes and outlines the rights of parties involved to respond to these communications.
Learn More⚡DOE Revises NEPA Procedures
This interim final rule substantially revises Department of Energy's (DOE) regulations containing its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to supplement now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Mindful that the Supreme Court recently clarified NEPA is a "purely procedural statute," DOE will henceforth maintain the remainder of its procedures in a procedural guidance document separate from the Code of Federal Regulations (DOE NEPA implementing procedures). Thus, DOE is revising 10 CFR part 1021 to contain only administrative and routine actions excepted from NEPA review in appendix A, its existing categorical exclusions in appendix B, related requirements, and a provision for emergency circumstances. DOE is revising appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 to align with DOE's new NEPA implementing procedures that it is publishing separate from the Code of Federal Regulations. Appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 (formerly categorical exclusions) are now administrative and routine actions that do not require NEPA review. DOE is also revising 10 CFR part 205, subpart W, to remove the NEPA procedures from its Presidential permit regulations.
Learn More⚡Implications of Combined Electric Rate Filings for Energy Businesses
The Department of Energy's notice presents various electric rate filings and tariff amendments from different applicants including Kelso 2 Solar LLC and Duke Energy. These filings include effective dates, descriptions, and comment periods, emphasizing significant changes to energy regulations that stakeholders should review for compliance and strategic planning.
Learn More⚡FERC Final Rule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is issuing this final rule to revise its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and its Rules of Practice and Procedure to remove reference to the Council on Environmental Quality's rescinded regulations.
Learn More🌱Updated Schedule for Environmental Assessment Under PURPA Regulations
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice updating the procedural schedule for an environmental assessment concerning qualifying facility rates under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. This includes a revised timeline for public comment periods and emphasizes the need for assessing climate change impacts related to the regulation. The Commission encourages electronic filing for stakeholder engagement.
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