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Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), the current license holder for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project in California, has notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it will not apply for a new license. This means PG&E cannot apply again, nor can it team up with non-license holders to do so. Others interested in applying for the license must submit a Notice of Intent and application documents by November 2021, with final license applications due by July 31, 2024. The existing license for the 36.1-megawatt project, which involves multiple structures like reservoirs and transmission lines, will expire on July 31, 2026.

On February 27, 2025, Northwest Pipeline LLC filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to acquire, own, and operate a pipeline, as well as to make improvements by adding a compressor station. Portland General Electric Company and others also applied to abandon the pipeline upon its sale. The public is encouraged to participate by commenting, protesting, or filing to intervene in the review process, with the deadline for interventions set for April 3, 2025. The proposed project aims to enhance pipeline capacity and is projected to cost over $60 million.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC is seeking approval for a project to upgrade a natural gas compressor turbine at their Compressor Station 21 in Palm Beach County, Florida, raising its capacity from 6,500 horsepower to 7,700 horsepower. This project aims to accommodate increased demand from Florida Power and Light without expanding the overall capacity of their system. The cost is estimated at $9 million, and people can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 9, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic submissions and provides resources for public participation.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested permission to abandon an injection/withdrawal well and associated facilities in Guernsey County, Ohio, as part of the Guernsey Well 7908 Abandonment Project. This project is in response to safety regulations and due to the facilities' low performance. The public can engage in the project's review by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments, with a deadline of February 24, 2025. Additional information can be accessed through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's website, where interested persons can also choose to follow updates on the proceeding via eSubscription.

Golden Triangle Storage, LLC has filed an application to expand its facilities in Jefferson County, Texas by adding new storage caverns and equipment, increasing gas capacity and capabilities. This notice invites the public to participate by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by May 1, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provides various ways for the public to access and submit information related to this project, including through their website. Anyone interested can request assistance or additional information from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

On April 11, 2025, Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission to modify their existing authorization for their Export Terminal Project. The proposed changes include constructing a 1.1-mile natural gas supply lateral pipeline and associated components at their terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas, as well as connecting to a new interstate header by Kinder Morgan. Public participation is encouraged, with opportunities to comment, protest, or intervene in the proceedings by May 15, 2025. Guidance for filing, along with additional resources and support, are provided to assist the public in engaging with the process.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a request to plug and abandon three wells and their facilities in Ohio, aimed at minimizing integrity risks as per federal guidelines. This project, costing around $2 million, is under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 21, 2025. FERC provides resources for public engagement and information access, and further details and participation instructions are available online.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has revised its Continuity of Operations Plan, adding the Director and staff of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security to the list of those who can take over during an emergency. This update reflects the increasing threats to energy infrastructure and ensures the office plays a key role in emergencies. The rule, effective January 16, 2025, does not have a significant economic impact on small entities and is considered an internal agency procedure.

The Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Southeast Compression Utility and Reliability Expansion Project. The project is aimed at adding additional compression at existing compressor stations and building a new station to increase the capacity of the pipeline system. The application details an estimated total cost of $216,000,000 and proposes specific rates for the project. Public comments, filings, and interventions regarding the project must be submitted by May 19, 2025, and additional support for the public is available through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

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.