🌱USDA Interim Final Rule on NEPA Regulations Revisions
This interim final rule modifies the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and removes various USDA agency regulations for implementing NEPA. USDA is taking this action in response to the Council on Environmental Quality's rescission of its NEPA implementing regulations (which USDA's NEPA regulations were designed to supplement), statutory changes to NEPA, executive orders, and case law. Comments are voluntarily requested on this action to inform USDA's decision-making.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings #1 includes submissions from several companies seeking certifications and adjustments in market-based rate tariffs. The document outlines essential information such as docket numbers, applicants, and comment dates, indicating regulatory proceedings affecting the energy sector, including compliance issues and potential changes in market operations.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Alert
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings introduces various regulatory submissions concerning exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate filings. Companies are invited to comment on proposed amendments and analyses impacting market operations in energy sectors, with specific deadlines outlined for participation and protest. This notice fosters transparency and accountability in energy production and distribution.
Learn More⚡FERC-715 Annual Transmission Report
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-715 (Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report). There are no changes to the reporting requirements with this information collection. No comments were received on the 60- day notice that ended on June 23, 2025.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
This document from the Department of Energy outlines recent filings by various utility companies concerning accounting and compliance related to transmission facility transfers, corporate filings, and electric rates. It emphasizes the importance of regulatory procedures for utility companies involved in significant asset transactions, offering details on comment dates and relevant processes for public participation.
Learn More⚡FERC Notice on Information Collection Activities and Compliance
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collections, FERC Form Nos. 1 (Annual Report of Major Electric Utilities, Licensees, and Others), 1-F (Annual Report for Nonmajor Public Utilities and Licensees), and 3-Q (Quarterly Financial Report of Electric Utilities, Licensees, and Natural Gas Companies). The Commission published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on February 7, 2025. Twelve parties filed comments.
Learn More⚡Federal Review of Electric Regional Transmission Planning Compliance
In this order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission addresses arguments raised on rehearing, grants clarification, in part, and denies clarification, in part, of Order No. 1920-A, which addressed arguments raised on rehearing of, set aside, in part, and clarified Order No. 1920. Order No. 1920 required transmission providers, inter alia, to conduct Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning to ensure the identification, evaluation, and selection, as well as the allocation of the costs, of more efficient or cost-effective regional transmission solutions to address Long-Term Transmission Needs.
Learn More⚡FERC-715 Regulatory Update on Annual Transmission Planning Report
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-715 (Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report). There are no changes to the reporting requirements with this information collection.
Learn More⚡Energy Regulatory Filings and Their Business Implications
The Department of Energy's notice announces multiple filings regarding exempt wholesale generators and electric rates, detailing self-certification submissions and rate changes. Businesses are encouraged to engage with the process through comments and interventions, providing them a voice regarding regulatory developments impacting the energy market.
Learn More⚡Comment Request on FERC Information Collection Activities
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-519, (Application under Federal Power Act Section 203); FERC-520, (Application for Authority to Hold interlocking Directorate positions; FERC-546, (Certification of Qualifying Facility (QF) Status for a Small Power Production or Cogeneration Facility); FERC-580, (Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices). The above four collections are a part of a combined notice only and are not being combined into one OMB Collection number. There were no comments received on the 60-day notice that was published December 3, 2024 in the Federal Register.
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