ā”Black River Limited Partnership Notice of Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy announces Black River Limited Partnership's intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for an amendment related to the Alverno Hydroelectric Project in Michigan. The project aims to comply with updated water quality standards and includes a proposed change to operational requirements, with an EA expected by January 2026.
Learn Moreš§Northern Power Company Hydro Application Notice and Regulations
The Department of Energy has accepted an application from Northern States Power Company for the Hayward Hydroelectric Project. The notice includes procedural details for submitting motions to intervene and deadlines for public comments as part of the regulatory process, emphasizing public participation and compliance requirements.
Learn Moreš¾USDA Ends Race and Sex-Based Preferences in Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has independently determined that it will no longer employ the race- and sex-based "socially disadvantaged" designation to provide increased benefits based on race and sex in the programs at issue in this regulation. The USDA has faced a long history of litigation stemming from allegations of discrimination in the administration of its farm loan and benefit programs. However, over the past several decades, USDA has undertaken substantial efforts to redress past injustices, culminating in comprehensive settlements, institutional reforms, and compensatory frameworks. These actions collectively support the conclusion that past discrimination has been sufficiently addressed and that further race- and sex-based remedies are no longer necessary or legally justified under current circumstances.
Learn Moreā”Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status
The Department of Energy has announced the effective status of numerous entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators under federal regulations. This designation allows these entities to participate in energy markets more freely, likely leading to increased investments and operations in renewable energy generation and storage sectors.
Learn Moreā”Combined Notice of Filings #2
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various filings by exempt wholesale generators and electric rate changes. This includes updates on market power analyses and self-certifications necessary for compliance within the energy sector, with specified comment dates for industry stakeholders.
Learn MorešNotice for Scoping Comments on Hydro Projects by Northern States Power
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting scoping comments for hydroelectric applications from Northern States Power Company. The notice details project specifics, filing procedures, and encourages public engagement to inform potential environmental assessments related to the Hayward and Trego projects.
Learn Moreā”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 Moreš§Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Project Licensing in RI
The Department of Energy's notice details the application for the Elizabeth Webbing Falls Hydroelectric Project, filed by One Drop Hydro, LLC. It outlines procedural steps, deadlines for study requests, and compliance requirements for environmental impact assessments, inviting stakeholder participation in the licensing process.
Learn Moreš±Public Hearing Announcement for Renewable Fuel Standards 2026-2027
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held on July 8, 2025, on its proposal for the "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes," which was announced on June 13, 2025. An additional session will be held on July 9, 2025, if necessary, to accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify.
Learn Moreā”Centre Lane Trading Ltd. Energy Export Renewal Application Notice
Centre Lane Trading Ltd. (the Applicant or Centre Lane) has applied for renewal of authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
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