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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application by Forestport Hydro, LLC for a new license for the Forestport Hydroelectric Project located on the Black River in Oneida County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, power canals, and a powerhouse, and Forestport Hydro intends to continue operating it in a run-of-river mode while maintaining certain water levels. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any additional study requests or requests for cooperating agency status by April 28, 2025, and can access documents online through the Commission's website. Modifications and a procedural schedule are outlined, with a final decision on the environmental analysis being anticipated later in 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Southern California Edison Company for a new major license for the Rush Creek Hydroelectric Project located in Mono County, California. The existing facilities include several dams, a powerhouse, and related infrastructure, but SCE plans to decommission operations at two dams and retrofit another while continuing operations at the powerhouse. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and the project is currently not ready for environmental analysis. Interested parties can view the documents on FERC's website and participate in the process through the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace rules around Gila Bend AF Aux Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to amend the Class D airspace around the airport by updating its geographic coordinates and to revoke the existing Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above ground, as it is no longer necessary. This update is part of a regular review of airspace. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposal by April 9, 2021, to help refine the decision-making process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received an application from Wiscons8, LLC for a subsequent minor license for the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project located on the Waupaca River in Wisconsin. Public inspection of the application is available, and additional study requests from interested parties must be filed by January 28, 2025. Wiscons8 proposes to maintain the current run-of-river operation, replace turbine equipment for better efficiency, and update control systems. A timeline for the licensing process is detailed, with final amendments due 30 days after the notice of readiness for environmental analysis is issued.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to build an interim aboveground storage facility for two failed melters from the Defense Waste Processing Facility, instead of using underground storage. This move frees up space in the underground storage for melters with higher radiation levels. An analysis found that the environmental impacts of this change are not significant, and therefore, no further environmental review is needed. Because the situation aligns with past findings, no additional mitigation is required.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed an application for a new major license for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project, located on the South Fork Stanislaus River in California. The project includes several structures such as a dam, reservoir, and powerhouse. The public is invited to file protests or motions to intervene within 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can access more information and file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

GR Catalyst Two, LLC has filed a new major license application for the Dahowa Hydroelectric Project on the Battenkill River in Washington County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, powerhouse, and transmission lines, and it generates about 33,500 megawatt-hours annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites the public to inspect the application and has set a deadline of January 31, 2025, for submitting additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status. Final amendments to the application must be submitted within 30 days after the notice for ready environmental analysis is issued.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the Class E airspace at Battle Mountain Airport in Nevada. These changes include adjusting the size and boundaries of the airspace to better support the safety and efficiency of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. Specifically, the proposal involves modifying, establishing, or removing certain sections of Class E airspace around the airport and updating related legal descriptions. The FAA invites public comments on these proposed changes until February 21, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that an application by Midwest Hydro, LLC for a subsequent license for the Janesville Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Janesville, Wisconsin, is open for public inspection and comment. The project includes various structures like a reservoir, dam, and turbine-generating units, and it operates in a run-of-river mode. Midwest Hydro proposes some modifications to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction. Public comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted within 60 days of the notice, and the application is ready for environmental analysis.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing a hydroelectric application from the Town of Wells for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project on the Sacandaga River in New York. The project consists of various facilities including a dam, a powerhouse, and a transmission line. Public comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be filed within 60 days of the notice date, while the Commission schedules procedural steps such as the issuance of scoping documents and a notice of readiness for environmental analysis throughout April to June 2025. The Commission encourages electronic filing and participation in the process.