⚡Georgia Power Files Non-Capacity Amendment for Hydroelectric License
The Department of Energy has accepted Georgia Power Company's application for a non-capacity amendment of its hydroelectric license, seeking to upgrade generating units at the North Georgia Project. This application is open for public comment, with various stakeholders encouraged to participate in the review process which affects environmental concerns and energy capacity.
Learn More⚡HGE Energy Storage 4 LLC Energy Project Preliminary Permit Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC's application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Lake Shasta Pumped Storage Project. This includes plans for reservoirs, a powerhouse, and extensive infrastructure in California's Shasta County, alongside a call for public comments and competing applications.
Learn More🏥Medicare's Request for Hospital Facility Expansion Exception
The Social Security Act prohibits a hospital with physician ownership that relies on the exception to the physician self-referral law for hospitals outside of Puerto Rico or for rural providers from expanding its facility capacity unless the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services grants the hospital's request for an exception from that prohibition after considering input on the request from individuals and entities in the community where the hospital is located. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has received a request from a hospital with physician ownership for an exception from the prohibition on expansion of facility capacity. This notice solicits comments on the request from individuals and entities in the community in which the hospital is located. Community input may inform our decision to approve or deny the hospital's request for an exception from the prohibition on expansion of facility capacity.
Learn More🏭Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings and Complaints Overview
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces a series of filings related to self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status by various companies. These filings signify important developments in energy regulation, alongside complaints and compliance actions concerning rate filings, which could impact market operations and stakeholders in the energy sector.
Learn More🧈Plant Records To Include Testing for Grade Label Butterfat
This document delays the effective date of the January 16, 2025, final rule that adopted amendments to the plant records requirement for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Dairy Grading and Inspection Program. The amendments allow butterfat tests to be performed at an in-house or approved third party laboratory and add a requirement for plants to maintain and make such records available for examination by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector. These amendments increase efficiency by conforming to current industry practice.
Learn More🏛️National Science Board Notice of Sunshine Act Meetings
The National Science Board (NSB) announces scheduled meetings for conducting business according to the Sunshine Act. These sessions, held at NSF headquarters and via videoconference, will discuss various topics, including committee reports and potential award discussions. Public attendance is restricted due to the closed status of the meetings.
Learn More✈️FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This AD was prompted by uncommanded horizontal stabilizer motion during several in- service events caused by a problem with the trim switch wiring. This AD requires installing the pitch/roll trim switch relays. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📦Delayed Effective Date for Paper Packaging Regulation Changes
This document delays the effective date of the January 21, 2025, final rule revising the regulations related to the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research and Information Order (Order). The amendments included an added definition for partnership; clarification of the nominations process; clarification about in person and electronic voting for any Board meetings; an update of the timing of financial reporting; and a revision of requirements for when exemptions can be requested.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Airplanes by FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating cracks in the frame inner chord and web at station (STA) 727. This AD requires an inspection for any repair installed, repetitive inspections of the frame inner chord and web at STA 727 for any crack, and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📈Nasdaq Approves New Rule for Halt Auction Processes
The Nasdaq Stock Market is implementing new regulations to enhance trading halt processes, establishing price protections and modifying auction procedures. These changes aim to ensure that securities are appropriately priced during trading halts, improve price discovery, and maintain market integrity through enhanced mechanisms consistent with current practices for LULD and MWCB halts.
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