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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 339
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License for Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1, operated by Northern States Power Company in Minnesota. This decision, supported by the NRC's record of decision (ROD) and a final environmental impact statement, allows the plant to continue operating at specific power levels while meeting safety and environmental requirements. The detailed review included input from various governmental levels and public comments, ensuring compliance with regulations set forth in the Atomic Energy Act and NRC guidelines. Relevant documents and reports are available to the public through specific online resources and the NRC's document management systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC gave permission for a power plant in Minnesota to keep running safely because it follows the rules and doesn't hurt the environment. They talked to a lot of people and checked everything carefully to make sure it's okay.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1117
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a specific project. This request was submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on December 6, 2024. The Michigan authorities have one year, until December 6, 2025, to make a decision on this request. If no action is taken by that date, the certification will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from Northern States Power Company to check if their project won't harm the water in Michigan. The state has one year to decide if it's okay; if they don't decide, it's like saying they agree.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1117
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    On December 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about receiving a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a project. According to the Clean Water Act, Michigan EGLE has until December 6, 2025, to decide on the certification request. If they don't act by this deadline, the request is considered waived. The notice, filed by the FERC Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, was published in the Federal Register with the document number 2025-00085.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, the Michigan department has one year to decide if a water company can use water for a project, and if they don’t decide by then, it's like giving an automatic "okay".

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7089
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice regarding the Northern States Power Company's intent to file a license application for the Gile Flowage Storage Reservoir Project in Wisconsin. The notice begins the pre-filing process and requests public comments on the Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1, with a deadline for submissions set for March 17, 2021. The commission encourages electronic filing of comments and study requests, as part of the planning process for the project, without holding a public scoping meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The notice also discusses collaborations with various agencies and the Northern States as FERC’s non-federal representative for specific consultations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping a company in Wisconsin get ready to ask for a special permission to use a lake for storing water, and they want to hear what people think before March 17, 2021. But because of a big sickness going around, they can't meet in person to talk about it, so they are asking everyone to send their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107133
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Northern States Power Company has applied to relicense the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has determined that licensing the project is unlikely to significantly affect the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be shared for public review, and feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and the filing process.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company wants to keep using water at a place called Saxon Falls to make electricity, and the people in charge don’t think it will hurt nature too much, so they will make a report and ask people what they think before deciding.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107137
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company wants to keep using a water power project on the Montreal River, and the people in charge think this won't hurt nature too much. They are checking it out and want everyone to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8708
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Northern States Power Company is allowed to continue operating the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project under its current terms while they wait for a new license or another decision. The new annual license is effective for 2025, but if a decision isn't made by the end of the year, this license will renew automatically. This ensures that the project can keep running smoothly without interruption.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company gets to keep using their water-powered electricity project while waiting to see if they need to make any changes to keep it going. If no decisions are made by the end of the year, they still have permission to keep it running the same way.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8712
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Northern States Power Company has been granted an annual license to continue operating the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project until December 31, 2025, or until a new license is issued, whichever comes first. If a new license is not issued by the end of 2025, the current license will automatically renew each year unless the authorities decide otherwise. This authorization ensures ongoing operation under the existing license terms until a further decision is made. The notice was officially filed by the secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company can keep running their water power project until the end of 2025 or until they get a new permission slip. If they don't get the new one by then, their old permission will keep getting extended every year unless someone decides to change that.