🌊Blue Earth County Application for Surrender of Hydroelectric Exemption
The Department of Energy issues a notice regarding Blue Earth County's application to surrender the Rapidan Dam Hydroelectric Project exemption. The notice invites public comments and outlines requirements for environmental compliance and agency collaboration, particularly concerning water quality certification and project decommissioning plans.
Learn More⚠️NRC Seeks Comments on Monticello Nuclear License Amendment
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Facility Operating License No. DPR-22, issued to Northern States Power Company for operation of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1 (Monticello). The proposed amendment would revise the Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme. The proposed amendment is being requested under exigent circumstances pursuant to NRC regulations.
Learn More⚡Low Head Hydro Project
The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding Low Head Hydro M 8, LLC's application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a hydropower project at Mississippi Lock and Dam 8. The notice invites public comments and outlines project details, including the proposed facilities and power generation capacity. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with stakeholders during the application process.
Learn More🚍Transportation Board Approves Acquisition of Minnesota Motor Carriers
TIP Minnesota Coaches Acquisition LLC, TIP MN Investments LP, and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP (Applicants) filed an application seeking authority to acquire control of seven interstate passenger motor carriers: Marschall Line, Inc. (Marschall Line), Minnesota Coaches, Inc. (Minnesota Coaches), Rehbein Transit Co., Inc. (Rehbein), Ready Bus Company Inc. (Ready Bus), Voyageur Bus Company, Inc. (Voyageur Bus), Minn-Dakota Coaches, Inc. (Minn-Dakota), and Faribault Transportation Service, Inc. (FTS) (collectively, the Subject Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
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