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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10266
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    BOST2 Hydroelectric LLC has submitted an application for a preliminary permit to explore the feasibility of the Shawno County Pump Storage Project in Wisconsin. This project would involve constructing several reservoirs, tunnels, and a powerhouse to generate electricity. The application gives the company priority to file a full license application later but doesn't allow them to start construction. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is now inviting public comments, motions, and competing applications related to this project within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

    Simple Explanation

    BOST2 Hydroelectric wants to see if they can build a big project in Wisconsin to make electricity using water, and they are asking for comments and ideas from people. They can't start building yet, but people can say what they think about it or suggest their own ideas within two months of this notice.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9423
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    NOW NE005 LLC wants to see if they can use water from a big canal and river in New York to make electricity. People have two months to say what they think about this idea or share other plans they have.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11307
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Warrior Hydro, LLC applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the possibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River in Alabama. The project would involve building a structure to channel water from the river to turbines, aiming for a total capacity of 9.6 megawatts and an estimated annual generation of 37,000 megawatt-hours. FERC is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications, with guidelines and deadlines provided for interested parties. They encourage electronic filing through their website and provide contacts for further assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Warrior Hydro wants to explore using river water to make electricity at a dam in Alabama, and people have until two months after the notice to share their thoughts with the government.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2391
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of the Air Force announces its plan to grant an exclusive patent license to Targeted Endo, LLC, a small business located in Golden, Colorado. This license relates to devices and methods for guided endodontic micro-surgery using trephine burs, as detailed in U.S. Application Publication No. 2019/0328486. Interested parties have 15 calendar days from the notice's publication date to submit written objections, if granting the license would contradict the Bayh-Dole Act. Competing applications for patent license agreements can also be submitted during the objection period.

    Simple Explanation

    The Air Force wants to give a special permission called a "patent license" to a company named Targeted Endo, LLC in Colorado to use a cool tool for special tooth surgeries. If other people think this is not fair, they have 15 days to say so.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11160
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC., has filed an application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of constructing a hydropower project at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 in Iowa and Illinois. The proposed project would include a powerhouse with three turbines, a substation, access roads, and transmission lines, aiming to generate approximately 94,500 megawatt-hours annually. This permit would not allow any construction or land use without permission; it simply grants priority for filing a license application later. Comments or competing applications can be submitted within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

    Simple Explanation

    Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC wants to explore if they can build a power project on the Mississippi River that would use flowing water to make electricity. Right now, they just want permission to study the idea, and people have 60 days to say what they think or if they want to suggest a different plan.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8394
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Kram Hydro 10, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Mississippi Lock and Dam #20 Hydroelectric Project on the Mississippi River near Lima Township, Illinois. If granted, this permit would give Kram Hydro 10 priority to apply for a license to build the hydropower project, which would generate an estimated 252.8 gigawatt hours of electricity annually using two 20-megawatt Kaplan turbines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice's publication. The Commission encourages electronic submissions through its eFiling system and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    Kram Hydro 10 wants to study if they can use the Mississippi River near a place in Illinois to make electricity with special water engines, and the government is asking people to share their thoughts or ideas about it within two months.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9546
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    On January 28, 2025, Low Head Hydro M 18, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the possibility of building a hydropower project at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 18 across Des Moines County, IA, and Henderson County, IL. This permit would give them priority to apply for a full license, but it doesn't allow any construction or land changes. The project would feature various components including a powerhouse, turbines, control building, and transmission lines with an expected annual energy generation of 126,800 megawatt-hours. Comments or competing applications for this project are due within 60 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    Low Head Hydro M 18 wants to investigate building a power plant using water from a river, giving them the chance to apply for a special permission later, but for now, they can't start building anything. People have 60 days to say if they think it's a good idea or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9328
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application to study the possible development of a pumped storage hydropower project near Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. This project would make use of the existing Shasta Lake as a lower reservoir and introduce a new upper reservoir, along with various construction components, to generate approximately 3,250,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications within 60 days of this notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or via mail to FERC.

    Simple Explanation

    HGE Energy wants to explore making clean energy by moving water between Shasta Lake and a new lake, but people have 60 days to say what they think about this plan, and they can send letters or fill out a form online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8798
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The New England Hydropower Company, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. This permit, if granted, will allow them priority to apply for a license, but does not allow any land-disturbing activities yet. The proposed project includes the installation of turbines and other infrastructure to generate electricity. The public can submit comments or competing applications within 60 days from the notice and can use the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's online platform for submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The New England Hydropower Company wants a special permission to check if building a small power station by the river in Rhode Island is a good idea, and people can speak up about it by sending their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102127
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Kram Hydro 8, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential for a hydropower project at the Howell Heflin Lock and Dam in Alabama. This project would involve building a power station and infrastructure to generate 30 megawatts of electricity using water flow from the dam. Interested parties have 60 days to submit comments, contest the application, or express interest in filing competing proposals. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic submissions and provides assistance through its Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    Kram Hydro 8 wants to build a water power station at a big dam in Alabama to make electricity, and people have 60 days to say what they think about it or suggest better ideas. They can send their opinions online, and there are some details that might be hard to understand, but there's help available if needed.