⚡Combined Notice of Filings #1 Impact on Energy Businesses
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes various regulatory submissions linked to exempt wholesale generator statuses and electric rate filings. It features details about applicants, docket numbers, description of filings, and important comment dates, highlighting essential compliance requirements for companies in the energy sector.
Learn More💧Town of Stowe Electric Department Water Quality Certification Notice
The Department of Energy notifies the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the Town of Stowe Electric Department's request for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification. The notice includes timelines for action and emphasizes the importance of compliance in environmental regulation.
Learn More⚡FERC Reliability Standards Update for Businesses in Energy Sector
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 proposed revisions of the currently approved information collection, FERC-725N, (Mandatory Reliability Standards: TPL Reliability Standards).
Learn More📊FERC-542 Information Collection Impact on Natural Gas Businesses
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 collection, FERC-542: Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Tracking.
Learn More🛢️Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's proposed 507G Line Abandonment Project. The EA evaluates potential environmental impacts associated with the abandonment of approximately 75.3 miles of pipeline in Louisiana and includes public comment procedures and deadlines.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings Impacting Energy Sector Compliance
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes requests from various entities such as Southwestern Electric Power Company and Sierra BESS LLC for approvals concerning wind energy acquisition and self-certification of generator status. The filing aims to facilitate regulatory compliance within the electric utility sector, ensuring updated operations in alignment with federal requirements.
Learn More⚡Notice of Environmental Assessment for Hydro Projects by FERC
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding the availability of an Environmental Assessment for proposed upgrades and modifications at the Eel Weir Hydro Project. The assessment includes potential environmental effects and alternatives, with a focus on fostering public engagement through comments and electronic filing options.
Learn More⚡Revised Comment Period for Pike Island Hydropower Project Notice
The Department of Energy announces a revised comment period for the Pike Island Hydropower Corporation’s project. Due to a publishing error, stakeholders now have until June 30, 2025, to submit motions to intervene and protests. Further details on the project and submission process are available through the referenced notice.
Learn More⚡EONY Generation's Hydroelectric Project Notice and Compliance Requirements
The Department of Energy published a notice concerning EONY Generation Limited's application for a new major license for the Moose River Hydroelectric Project. This notice details the project’s description, regulatory processes, and public participation opportunities, inviting comments and interventions from stakeholders while the application undergoes environmental analysis.
Learn More⚡Kemmerer Power Station Exemption's Business Implications
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is making a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for a proposed issuance of an exemption in response to a February 28, 2025 request, as supplemented by letters dated April 7, and April 29, 2025, for the proposed Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 (Kemmerer 1) facility. Specifically, TerraPower, LLC (TerraPower), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary US SFR Owner, LLC (USO), requested an exemption that would modify a portion of the definition of construction applicable to the prohibition on construction of production and utilization facilities without an NRC license for the proposed Kemmerer 1. If granted, this exemption would allow the driving of piles, subsurface preparation, placement of backfill, concrete, or permanent retaining walls within an excavation, installation of foundations, or in-place assembly, erection, fabrication or testing, which are for structures, systems, and components (SSCs) classified as non-safety-related with no special treatment (NST) the failure of which could cause a reactor scram or actuation of a safety-related system that are located on the proposed Kemmerer 1 energy island prior to receipt of a construction permit (CP) and without a limited work authorization. The NRC staff is issuing a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI associated with the proposed exemption request.
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