⚡Application Accepted for PacifiCorp Hydroelectric License Extension
The Department of Energy announced the acceptance of an application from PacifiCorp for an extension of the Pioneer Hydroelectric Project license. The request is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and aims to manage the transition to a conduit exemption while keeping the project operational during the process. Comments and motions to intervene are solicited from the public.
Learn More⚛️Draft EIS for Kemmerer Power Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is issuing for public comment a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS is in response to an application submitted by TerraPower, LLC (TerraPower) on behalf of US SFR Owner, LLC (USO), a wholly owned subsidiary of TerraPower, for a construction permit (CP) for a Natrium advanced reactor at a site in Lincoln County, Wyoming, designated as Kemmerer Power Station, Unit 1 (Kemmerer Unit 1). USO plans to build and operate Kemmerer Unit 1 to demonstrate the Natrium advanced reactor while ultimately replacing electricity generation capacity in the PacifiCorp service area following planned retirement of existing coal-fired facilities. The draft EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of the proposed action of issuing a CP that would allow the construction of Kemmerer Unit 1, as well as the environmental impacts of the following alternatives to the proposed action: (1) the no-action alternative (i.e., denying the CP application) and (2) building the proposed Natrium advanced reactor at a different location.
Learn More⏳PacifiCorp Seeks Extension for Compliance with Order No. 881
PacifiCorp has filed a motion requesting an extension until October 15, 2027, to comply with the requirements of Order No. 881 and related regulations. This extension aims to address testing of vendor programs and operational readiness amid market integration concerns with the California Independent System Operator. Responses to the motion are due by June 17, 2025.
Learn More🌊Environmental Assessment for PacifiCorp Yale Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment for PacifiCorp's proposed modifications to the Yale Hydroelectric Project. The assessment evaluates the environmental effects of proposed changes, including dam improvements and potential public comments on these modifications. The findings indicate no major federal action with significant adverse effects on the environment.
Learn More⚡PacifiCorp License Surrender & Conduit Exemption Notice
The Department of Energy has accepted an application from PacifiCorp for the surrender of the license and issuance of a conduit exemption for the Pioneer Hydroelectric Project. This notice invites comments and motions to intervene regarding the regulatory changes that affect the project, which is located in Weber County, Utah.
Learn More⚡Notice of PacifiCorp's Hydroelectric License Surrender and Exemption
The Department of Energy issued a notice concerning PacifiCorp's application for the surrender of the Stairs Hydroelectric Project license and the acceptance of a conduit exemption. The notice invites public comments and outlines procedural requirements while highlighting potential environmental agency involvement and legal considerations.
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