⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for Hydroelectric Project
The notice details the transfer of exemption for the Ashland Papermill Hydroelectric Project from Parker & Nelson Holdings, LLC to 3Phase Hydro, LLC, as informed to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This transfer does not require prior approval, allowing the new entity to assume responsibilities immediately. All correspondence should be directed to 3Phase Hydro's representative.
Learn More⚖️Initiation of LTFV Investigation on Temporary Steel Fencing Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a Less-Than-Fair-Value investigation into imports of temporary steel fencing from China, following a petition alleging injuries to the domestic industry. This review will assess whether such imports are sold at unfairly low prices, potentially leading to tariffs that impact pricing and market dynamics for U.S. manufacturers.
Learn More⚖️U.S. Commerce Announced Amended Antidumping Duty Order on Wind Towers
On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued its final judgment in Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy v. United States, Court No. 21-00449, sustaining the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce)'s second remand redetermination pertaining to the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from Spain covering the period of investigation (POI) July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. Commerce is notifying the public that the CIT's final judgment is not in harmony with Commerce's final determination in that investigation, and that Commerce is amending the final determination and the resulting antidumping duty (AD) order with respect to the dumping margin for the collapsed entity which consists of: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE); Windar Renovables S.A. (Windar); and five of Windar's affiliates (i.e., Tadarsa Eolica SL; Windar Offshore SL; Windar Wind Services SL; Aemsa Santana SA; and Apoyos Metalicos SA) (collectively, SGRE/Windar). Commerce is also amending the dumping margin assigned to all other producers and exporters of subject merchandise.
Learn More💰Nasdaq BX Proposes Rule Change on Options Trading Rebates
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq BX, Inc. to amend its pricing schedule for options. This change focuses on modifying rebates for contracts generating order exposure alerts, with the aim to enhance trading dynamics and economic activities within the exchange. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit comments regarding the proposal.
Learn More⚡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⚡Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status Notice
The Department of Energy's notice outlines the effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company statuses for various entities, highlighting regulatory compliance and operational recognition under relevant regulations. This status enables these entities to engage effectively within the energy market as of January 2025.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 757 Aircraft Inspections
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -200PF series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating an operator has found cracks on three Model 757-200PF airplanes at the main deck cargo door cutout forward and aft hinge attachment holes. This AD requires a maintenance record check for repairs at the forward and aft hinge areas of the main deck cargo door cutout; repetitive open-hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracks in the unrepaired areas of the bear strap, skin, doubler, and upper sill chord at the main deck cargo door forward and aft hinge attachment holes; and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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