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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received certain filings related to natural gas pipelines. Dauphin Island Gathering Partners submitted a compliance filing regarding a 2025 Storm Surcharge, and Elba Express Company, L.L.C. made a rate filing called the 2025 EEC Fuel Tracker Filing. Both filings were submitted on February 25, 2025, and interested parties must file comments, protests, or requests to intervene by March 10, 2025. Details can be accessed via the FERC eLibrary system or by contacting FERC's Office of Public Participation for assistance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs from Fiscal Year 2020. This update revises the fees FERC charges for various services and is effective as of March 29, 2021. The changes aim to ensure that fees reflect FERC's current expenses and have been verified as not being a major rule according to regulatory standards. The new fees will be communicated to Congress and are detailed in amendments to part 381 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to complaints and electric rate cases. Honeysuckle Solar, LLC has filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Additionally, there are several compliance and tariff amendment filings from applicants like Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Entergy Arkansas, LLC, and California Independent System Operator Corporation. These filings are accessible to the public for comments until specified dates in February 2025. Members of the public can engage with these proceedings and seek assistance through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

Eagle Creek Racine Hydro, LLC has applied for market-based rate authority, along with a rate tariff. Their application also seeks blanket authorization for future securities issuances and assumptions of liability under certain federal rules. The public can protest or intervene in this matter by submitting filings to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by March 3, 2021. The Commission encourages electronic submissions and detailed instructions are provided for those wishing to file or access documents online.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has finalized a rule clarifying timelines and requirements for water quality certifications under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act related to hydroelectric projects. This rule specifies that certifying authorities have one year to act on certification requests and affirms that projects discharging into U.S. waters need such certification or a waiver. The regulation updates language for consistency with Environmental Protection Agency terms and sets a timeline for filing certification requests. Changes include revising when certain certifications are required and ensuring procedural alignment with existing federal laws, aiming to enhance clarity, efficiency, and consistency in related hydroelectric proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received filings related to natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. A key filing comes from Southeast Supply Header, LLC, involving a rate adjustment effective March 1, 2025. Those wishing to participate or comment in these proceedings must follow specific rules and submit their input by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025. The public can access more information and assistance for participation through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

Quinebaug Associates, LLC has filed a new major license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project located in Windham County, Connecticut. The project consists of two power-generating developments with a combined capacity of 2,181 kilowatts, generating an average of 7,460 megawatt-hours annually. The application includes plans to continue operating in run-of-river mode, maintain minimum water flows for environmental protection, and improve facilities for fish passage. Interested parties have until April 28, 2025, to request additional studies or seek cooperating agency status.

Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C. (CIG) has submitted a request to reclassify an injection/withdrawal well to an observation well at their Flank Natural Gas Storage Field in Colorado. They assure that this change will not alter the site's physical parameters or impact service to customers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites public involvement in the review process by allowing protests, motions to intervene, or comments, all of which must be submitted by February 26, 2021. The filing process can be done electronically or by mail, with contact details provided for further assistance.

Kram Hydro 6, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential of a hydropower project at the Dewey Lake Dam in Kentucky. The project would include building a powerhouse, turbines, and a transmission line, with the aim to generate 24 gigawatt-hours annually. The permit doesn’t allow any construction or land entry yet; it simply gives Kram Hydro priority to apply for a license if they decide to move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is inviting comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice.