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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15232
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend an information collection request for three years, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is focused on gathering data related to legal expenses incurred by contractors, such as litigation costs and legal budgets. The public is encouraged to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve this data collection by June 9, 2025. The document is signed by Treena V. Garrett, the Federal Register Liaison Officer, on April 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department wants to keep asking companies for information about how much they spend on lawyers, and they want people's thoughts on it. They want to make sure the information they collect is useful and correct, and people have until June 9, 2025, to share what they think about this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106466
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon five injection and withdrawal wells and related facilities in Ohio. They are doing this under blanket authorization rules to comply with safety regulations and because the wells are not performing well and are costly to maintain. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 18, 2025, which can be done electronically or by mail. Once filed, documents related to this project can be tracked through the FERC's eSubscription service or viewed in their eLibrary.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to close some old gas wells in Ohio because they aren't working well and are expensive to keep. People can tell FERC what they think about this until February 18, 2025, by sending in their thoughts online or by mail.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96239
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to abandon parts of its pipelines, known as the 507G Line Abandonment Project. The project involves leaving 59.6 miles of pipeline in place and removing 15.8 miles, while also relocating a facility used for cleaning and inspecting pipelines. FERC plans to prepare an environmental assessment, inviting public comments, and completing the review by April 25, 2025, with a final decision deadline by July 24, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, with resources available to help individuals engage in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company wants to stop using part of their gas pipes and either leave them in the ground or take them out. The people in charge of deciding, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), are checking to see if it's okay for nature and will let people share their thoughts before making a final decision next year.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15237
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document details several filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Bridger Pipeline LLC seeks approval for an accounting entry related to its acquisition of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC. Valero Energy Corporation is requesting approval for using a specific accounting entry. Additionally, National Grid LNG, LLC, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, and Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC, have compliance filings related to tariff and administrative regulations. The public can access these documents via FERC's eLibrary system and may participate in the process by submitting comments or seeking intervention by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice tells people about some companies asking for special permission from a U.S. energy agency. They want to change how they do their money math (accounting) and need approval.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5182
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The government looked at a request to change how a power plant on the Hudson River works and decided it won't hurt the environment too much, as long as they follow some special rules. People who want to share their thoughts have 30 days to do so.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9426
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several filings related to electric rates. These filings, submitted by different applicants, include tariff amendments, compliance filings for notices of succession, and rate filings for agreements. All the submissions were filed on February 6, 2025, and they have specific comment deadlines by 5 p.m. Eastern time on February 27, 2025. The public can access these filings through FERC's eLibrary system and may engage with the process through FERC's Office of Public Participation for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is looking at changes made by some electric companies about how they charge for electricity, and they want people's thoughts by February 27, 2025. Some of the information might be a little confusing because it's filled with specialized words and numbers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7287
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission detailing several electric rate, securities, and public utility filings. Various companies, including Blue Sky West, LLC, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, and Southwest Power Pool, Inc., have submitted applications for changes in status, tariff amendments, or cancellations. Comments on these filings are due by specified dates in February 2021. Interested parties can access the filings online and must follow specific rules to intervene or protest the proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice says that different energy companies told the government about changes they want to make, like changing prices or stopping some plans. People can look at what the companies are asking for online and write comments if they have any thoughts about these changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5873
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a series of filings related to various energy companies. These include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of changes in status, tariff amendments, and rate filings from companies such as Catalina Solar LLC, Dow Hydrocarbons and Resources LLC, and PJM Interconnection LLC. Additionally, there is an application for authorization to issue securities by Rockland Electric Company and a notice of change in fact by New Jersey Resources Corporation. The public is encouraged to file comments, protests, or interventions by specified deadlines to participate in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking at several requests from different energy companies that want to do things like change their rules, set new prices, or borrow money. They also want people to say what they think about these plans by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11972
    Reading Time:about 36 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition for waiver and interim waiver from CellarPro, seeking an exemption from the standard test procedure for specified models of walk-in cooler refrigeration systems. CellarPro argues that the current procedure does not accurately represent the true energy consumption of their models, which are specifically designed for wine storage at higher temperatures than typical coolers. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, requiring CellarPro to use an alternate test procedure that accounts for these design differences, and is seeking public comments on this petition. This decision is based on DOE's acknowledgment that the standard test procedure does not fit the unique characteristics of these systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is letting a company called CellarPro test their special coolers in a different way because they work differently from normal ones, especially since they are made to keep wine at good temperatures. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this new testing method.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9018
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the public comment period for the 2024 LNG Export Study from 60 days to 90 days, allowing submissions until March 20, 2025. This extension provides more time for the public to review and comment on how U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports impact the economy, energy, and environment. The DOE has received a large volume of comments and believes the extended timeframe will benefit stakeholders by giving them additional opportunity to provide feedback. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, but electronic submissions are encouraged to ensure timely receipt.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy is giving people more time, until March 20, 2025, to share their thoughts about how sending American natural gas to other countries might affect things like jobs and the environment. This extra time is because lots of people want to say something!

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