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The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) plans to apply for a new license for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project in Puerto Rico. They have filed a notice of intent and a request to use the Traditional Licensing Process, which has been approved. The project is situated near Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest and occupies some U.S. Forest Service land. Consultations have begun with several agencies, including those focused on wildlife and historic preservation, to ensure all environmental and historical considerations are addressed.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting a webinar on March 6, 2025, to engage the public and provide information about the Council's Programmatic Evaluation. This evaluation will consider updates to the management policies for the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska fisheries in light of environmental changes. The webinar aims to clarify the materials related to the Evaluation before the Council discusses it in their April 2025 meeting. Public comments can be submitted online, and the webinar will be recorded and available on the Council's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports from various applicants. These filings include rate changes, negotiated rates, and compliance filings intended to take effect in December 2024 or January 2025. Interested parties wanting to participate, protest, or intervene in these proceedings must do so by specific deadlines. The public can access these filings through the FERC's eLibrary system and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation for guidance in participating in the process.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is notifying the public about the Postal Service's recent filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. They are asking for public comments on the filing, which can be submitted electronically through their website by March 6, 2025. The filing includes requests related to adding or modifying competitive service agreements on the product list. More details on the requests and how to comment can be found on the Commission's website.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval for the collection of information related to the Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Application. This request is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information is used to evaluate and rank scholarship applications for dependents of Coast Guard members and employees. The public can submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal before February 11, 2021, citing the OMB Control Number 1625-0119 and docket number USCG-2020-0664.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC proposed a rule change to allow market makers to participate in Price Improvement XL auctions for Nasdaq-100 Micro Index Options. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initially had 45 days to approve, disapprove, or begin proceedings on this rule change, ending on December 21, 2024. However, the SEC extended this period to ensure they have enough time to consider the proposal thoroughly. The new deadline for a decision is February 4, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Rivers Electric, LLC for a subsequent minor license to operate the Mill Pond Hydroelectric Project on Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. The project encompasses several existing structures, including a dam, reservoir, intake structure, and powerhouse, with plans to continue operating in a run-of-river mode, ensuring water outflow matches inflow. Interested parties can request additional studies or cooperating agency status by May 30, 2025, and the application is not yet ready for environmental analysis. Public engagement is encouraged, with resources available for guidance and participation in the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received multiple filings related to adjustments in natural gas pipeline rates and compliance actions. Applicants including companies like Public Service Company of Colorado, NorthWestern Corporation, and MarkWest Pioneer have submitted proposed changes to their rates or compliance filings, with effective dates mostly starting in 2025. Interested parties need to submit any protests or interventions by specified deadlines to participate in these proceedings. The Commission encourages electronic filing and provides resources for public engagement to assist with the filing process.

JVR Energy Park LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on January 29, 2021. They are requesting an order for the San Diego Gas & Electric Company to provide interconnection and transmission services for their proposed solar and battery energy facility. Interested parties who want to intervene or protest must do so by February 19, 2021, following FERC's procedures. The application details and instructions can also be accessed on the FERC website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from Current Hydro Project 19, LLC for a major license to develop the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project in West Virginia. The project will be located at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River and will include new facilities such as a powerhouse and a substation with a capacity of 19.99 megawatts. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to file motions to intervene or protests. The application will follow a procedural schedule, with the first scoping document being issued in April 2025.