⚡Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis for Hydropower
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the application for a new major license for the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project. This notice allows for public comments and entails an environmental analysis, setting a procedural schedule for future filings and requirements that the applicant must adhere to, ensuring compliance with regulatory practices.
Learn More💰NRC Proposed Fee Schedules and Recovery for FY 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. The proposed amendments are necessary to comply with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, which requires the NRC to recover, to the maximum extent practicable, approximately 100 percent of its annual budget less certain amounts excluded from this fee recovery requirement. In addition, the NRC is proposing amendments to implement a reduced hourly rate for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants for certain activities as required by the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024.
Learn More⚛️NRC Order Modifies Licenses and Establishes FSAR Update Deadlines
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an Order to the licensees of non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs) identified in the Attachment to the Order. The Order modifies certain current NPUF licenses and establishes initial final safety analysis report update due dates for certain existing NPUFs consistent with the Non-Power Production or Utilization Facility License Renewal Rule dated December 30, 2024.
Learn More🎵Inquiry on Performing Rights Organizations and Business Implications
The U.S. Copyright Office is collecting information regarding issues related to performance rights organizations ("PROs") and the Copyright Act's public performance right for musical works. It is initiating this inquiry at Congress's request to gather information on questions related to the increase in the number of PROs and the licensing revenue distribution practices of PROs.
Learn More⚠️DEA Registration Revocation
The Drug Enforcement Administration's order revokes Massoud Amini, M.D.'s registration to handle controlled substances, citing the revocation of his California medical license. The decision underscores the necessity for practitioners to maintain state licensing to comply with federal regulations, affecting their ability to operate lawfully in the medical field.
Learn More⚡Revised Schedule for Green Lake Hydroelectric Project License
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have issued a notice regarding the revised procedural schedule for the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project. The notice outlines key milestones and dates for relicensing, emphasizing the ongoing evaluation of the project's environmental impacts.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Notice for Brookfield White Pine Hydro Project
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC's application for a new major license for the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The notice includes the details for public scoping meetings, environmental site reviews, and deadlines for stakeholders to file comments or motions to intervene, facilitating public participation in the regulatory process.
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