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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.

The Androscoggin Reservoir Company has been issued an annual license to continue operating the Aziscohos Hydroelectric Project, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is because the previous license expired, and the rules require the project to operate under the same conditions until a new license or other decision is made. If no new decision occurs by March 31, 2026, the license will automatically renew each year unless directed otherwise by the Commission. This ensures the project can keep running smoothly while awaiting a final determination.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has renewed an annual license for the Rolfe Canal Hydroelectric Project, which is operated by Briar Hydro Associates. The license is valid from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, or until a new license is given or the project receives a different type of authorization, whichever comes first. If a new license is not issued by November 30, 2025, the current license will be automatically renewed unless the Commission decides otherwise. This process ensures that the project can continue operating smoothly under existing terms while awaiting a decision on a new license.

In this proceeding, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is looking into the license renewal application of Powertech (USA) Inc. for their Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility in South Dakota. Following a petition by several organizations, the Board decided that they could participate in the case because they have valid concerns. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also participate. A hearing will be scheduled, which the public can attend, and people interested in sharing their opinions may submit a written statement to the Board.

Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has applied to renew the license for its hydroelectric project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the impact of relicensing the project and has indicated that it does not anticipate substantial negative effects on the environment. The EA will be shared for public comments, which will be considered in the final decision. The public can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation with inquiries or to file comments.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is planning to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the renewal of licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. The NRC is inviting public comments and will hold an online public scoping meeting on February 17, 2021, to discuss environmental issues and the scope of the review. The renewal application seeks to extend the plant's operating licenses by 20 years, with Unit 1's license extending to October 5, 2050, and Unit 2's to March 8, 2053. The public can submit comments through multiple methods, with a preference for electronic submission via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

The City of Nashua has filed for a new license to continue operating the Mine Falls Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. Initially, an environmental assessment of the project's effects was expected to be completed by February 2025. However, the schedule for completing this assessment is being revised to ensure all information is fully considered. For questions, contact Khatoon Melick at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Department of Justice, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking public comments on its proposal to update information collection requirements for renewing a Federal Firearms License (FFL). This involves changes to ATF Form 8 (5310.11) Part II, which is used to renew licenses every three years as required by law. The form has been revised with major updates, including changes to sections and instructions. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection until January 15, 2025.

Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to create a supplement to their Environmental Impact Statement for the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station's license renewal. This supplement will review new information and assess the environmental effects of renewing the power station's licenses. The NRC aims to ensure that renewing the licenses doesn't harm the environment more than anticipated. The draft of this supplement will be made available for public comment to gather input before final decisions are made.