⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Department of Energy (2025)
The Department of Energy announces a combined notice of electric corporate and rate filings, detailing significant applications and amendments submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The notice includes deadlines for public comment, ensuring stakeholder engagement and transparency in the regulatory process surrounding electric utilities.
Learn More🚧Inquiry on Blanket Certificate Cost Limitations in Natural Gas
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) seeks information and stakeholder perspectives to help the Commission explore whether, and if so how, to revise its Part 157, Subpart F blanket certificate regulations to adjust the cost limitations for projects that interstate natural gas pipelines may construct without a case- specific authorization order.
Learn More⚡Notice of Non-Capacity License Amendment Application by Aroostook Power
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding Aroostook Power's application for a non-capacity license amendment for the Scopan Hydroelectric Project. The amendment seeks to temporarily deviate from water level and flow requirements for necessary repairs. Public comments and motions to intervene are invited. The deadline for filing is July 18, 2025.
Learn More⚡Avista Corporation's Hydro Project License Amendment Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the filing by Avista Corporation for a non-capacity amendment of its hydroelectric project license for the Spokane River Hydro Project. The notice invites public comments and highlights procedures for public participation, including deadlines for submitting motions to intervene and other responses.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Regulatory Filings
This notice details recent filings by various natural gas companies with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, outlining new petitions, rate adjustments, and compliance deadlines. The document emphasizes the importance of stakeholder involvement, including the ability for public entities to participate through protests and interventions in the regulatory process.
Learn More🌊Notice of Environmental Assessment for Pacific Gas & Electric Company
The Department of Energy and FERC announce the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed temporary flow variance by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The EA evaluates potential environmental effects of reducing water flows for maintenance activities at Poe Dam, located near Lake Oroville, California, and outlines public engagement processes for stakeholder participation.
Learn More🌍Environmental Assessment Notice for Pacific Gas and Electric Company
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the proposed construction at Tiger Creek regulator dam. The assessment, which outlines alternatives and environmental protections, is accessible online, alongside instructions for public comments and engagement opportunities.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves Honeywell's License Transfer for Uranium Facility
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an order approving the application filed by Honeywell International, Inc. (Honeywell), dated January 24, 2025, as supplemented by letters dated February 14, 2025, March 3, 2025, March 7, 2025, April 9, 2025, and May 28, 2025. Specifically, the order approves the direct, and subsequent indirect, transfer of control of Source Material License No. SUB-526 and Export License Nos. XSOU8826/01 and XSOU8851/02 for the Honeywell Metropolis Works (MTW) uranium conversion facility in Metropolis, Illinois, and the indirect transfer of control of Honeywell's economic interest in ConverDyn, GP (ConverDyn) which holds NRC Export License Nos. XSOU8789/08 and XSOU8837.
Learn More📜Impact of Off-the-Record Communication Regulations on Businesses
The document from the Department of Energy outlines regulations regarding off-the-record communications in contested proceedings. It details requirements for reporting prohibited and exempt communications, the public's access to these records, and the procedural obligations for involved parties, emphasizing transparency and the integrity of decision-making processes.
Learn More⚛️NRC Authorizes Operations at Urenco USA Facility with Implications
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has conducted inspections of the Louisiana Energy Services, LLC, Urenco USA (UUSA) Facility in Eunice, New Mexico, and has authorized the introduction of uranium hexafluoride (UF<INF>6</INF>) into Cascades 2, 4.4, 5.8 through 5.12, and 6.1 through 6.5; authorized the commencement of UF<INF>6</INF> re-feed operations in Cascades 5.8 through 5.12 and 6.1 through 6.5; authorized Autoclaves 3, 4, and 5; authorized use of the Cylinder Receipt and Dispatch Building--Multifunction Decontamination Train; and authorized operation of the Solid Waste Collection Facility and Ventilated Room at the UUSA Facility.
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