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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing an agreement with the State of Connecticut that would give the state authority over certain types of nuclear materials. This plan would transfer regulatory control of 104 licenses from the NRC to Connecticut, allowing the state to manage the use and safety of specific radioactive materials. Public comments on this agreement and its impact on health and safety are being solicited until April 18, 2025. The agreement is expected to take effect on September 30, 2025, if approved.

Southern California Edison Company is transferring its licenses for the Santa Ana River 1 & 3 Hydroelectric Project and the Mill Creek Hydroelectric Project to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. These projects are located in San Bernardino County, California, on federal land within the San Bernardino National Forest. The transfer requires approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the public is invited to submit comments or protests about this transfer within 30 days of the notice's issue date. Contact information for both applicants and FERC is provided for those who wish to engage in the process.

Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed agreement with the State of Connecticut. This agreement would allow Connecticut to take over regulatory authority from the NRC for certain radioactive materials, including byproduct materials, source materials, and special nuclear materials in small amounts. The proposal involves transferring authority over 104 licenses to Connecticut, and it includes a set of conditions and requirements to ensure safety and regulatory compatibility. Public comments are requested by April 18, 2025, and details for submitting comments are provided in the document.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Arizona Public Service Company to approve the indirect transfer of certain licenses for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This involves transferring possession-only rights from the Public Service Company of New Mexico to Avangrid Inc., making PNM and its parent company indirect subsidiaries of Avangrid. The NRC assures that the transfer will not impact PNM's responsibilities or the qualifications needed to hold the license. Public comments on the matter must be submitted by February 26, 2021, and anyone interested may request a hearing or petition to intervene by February 16, 2021.

On March 3, 2025, Southern California Edison Company and Lower Tule Hydro, LLC applied for approval to transfer the license of the 2.52-megawatt Lower Tule River Hydroelectric Project, located in the Sequoia National Forest in California. They require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval, with the new licensee having to meet all current licensing requirements. Public comments, motions to intervene, or protests regarding this transfer must be submitted by May 5, 2025, either through FERC’s electronic filing systems or in writing. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation is available for assistance to help the public engage in the process.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Entergy Nuclear Operations and other parties to transfer control of licenses for the Big Rock Point and Palisades Nuclear Plants to Holtec, and to transfer Entergy's operating authority to Holtec Decommissioning International. The application, filed on December 23, 2020, seeks these changes without any physical changes to the facilities. The NRC invites public comments and is offering the opportunity to request a hearing or petition for intervention by specific deadlines provided in the notice. Public comments will be considered, but they will not be part of the formal decision-making process.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a request for a two percent ownership transfer of certain licenses for the South Texas Project nuclear facilities, Units 1 and 2, from Constellation South Texas, LLC to CPS Energy, which acts for the City of San Antonio, Texas. This decision was made following an application submitted in July 2024, which asked the NRC to allow this transfer. After the transfer, both Constellation South Texas and CPS Energy will own 42 percent of the facilities. The approval requires the applicants to inform the NRC of all necessary regulatory approvals before finalizing the transaction within one year.