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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.

One Drop Hydro, LLC, has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The proposed project includes installing two 125-kilowatt turbines and connecting them to the regional grid to generate about 1,839 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting comments and competing applications for 60 days from the issuance of this notice. People can submit their comments electronically through the Commission's eFiling system or via mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a number of filings related to rate changes and reports for natural gas pipelines. Alliance Pipeline L.P. has submitted a notice about new negotiated rate agreements, and Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership has filed a compliance report for its transporter usage. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. also submitted a filing proposing tariff changes. Anyone wishing to participate in these proceedings needs to follow specific FERC procedures and do so by the specified comment dates. Additional assistance and information about the process can be obtained from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing an application for a new license to continue operating the Byllesby-Buck Hydroelectric Project in Virginia, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act. An Environmental Assessment report indicates that the project, with environmental safeguards, would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to access and comment on the assessment through its website, with a comment period open for 45 days. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its receipt of several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate changes. Notable submissions include filings from New Madrid Solar, LLC and Forgeview Solar, LLC for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators, and various tariff amendments and service agreements by entities like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC, with different proposed effective dates. Members of the public have the opportunity to comment or intervene in these matters by specific deadlines, as outlined in the notice. For additional help or information, the public can contact the Office of Public Participation.

The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for four hydroelectric projects located on the Kennebec River in Maine. These projects include the Shawmut, Lockwood, Hydro-Kennebec, and Weston Hydroelectric Projects. The EIS evaluates the proposed licensing plans for these projects as well as the potential alternatives, incorporating the viewpoints from various stakeholders such as governmental and non-governmental organizations and affected Native American tribes. The public can view and print the EIS online and register for notifications about related updates. For assistance or further information, contact options are provided.

Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give up its license for the Uintah Hydroelectric Project, located in Utah. The project used structures like canals and powerhouses to generate electricity, but now some parts will be removed and others will be kept and transferred to the Ute Indian Tribe. The public can submit comments or file motions regarding this application by March 31, 2025. This notice invites federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies to participate in the environmental review process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a variety of natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. Entities such as Double E Pipeline, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, and Viking Gas Transmission Company have submitted filings concerning compliance, rate adjustments, and operational transaction reports. Interested individuals must submit their comments or requests to intervene by the specified deadlines in early March 2025 to become involved in these proceedings. The filings can be accessed through FERC's eLibrary, and further information about the process is available on their website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that a hydroelectric application from Missisquoi, LLC for the Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric Project in Vermont is ready for environmental analysis. This proposal involves a new major license to continue operating its hydroelectric facilities on the Missisquoi River. The company plans to make changes such as reducing its project boundary by over 39 acres and decommissioning parts of its existing infrastructure. Public comments and motions to intervene must be submitted within 60 days of this notice, and the company is required to provide additional information such as water quality certifications.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. These include filings from companies like Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Honeoye Storage Corporation, and others, with different proposed effective dates. People interested in participating in these proceedings, whether to protest, intervene, or file complaints, must do so by specific deadlines. Detailed information and assistance about these filings are available on the Commission's website, and help is offered by the Office of Public Participation.