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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a final rule correcting technical errors in regulations published earlier in 2024 related to renewable energy rights-of-way. These corrections include removing outdated terms, updating section titles, and fixing regulatory references to reflect the changes in the final rule. The adjustments help clarify rules around land use and energy development leases to ensure accurate and enforceable regulation. These changes became effective on December 26, 2024.

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.

Georgia Power Company has applied for a non-capacity amendment to their license for the North Georgia Project, located on rivers in Georgia and South Carolina. They aim to upgrade two generating units at the Burton Development, increasing their capacity from 8.1 megawatts (MW) to 9.6 MW, without altering the project features or causing ground disturbance. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission invites comments, protests, or motions to intervene by March 5, 2025. Details about the application and how to file comments can be found on the Commission’s website.

The Department of the Interior has approved the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to allow a right-of-way for the Jove Solar Project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves building a large solar power facility on nearly 3,500 acres of public land, aiming to generate at least 600 megawatts of electricity with up to 1.2 million solar panels. The decision is part of an effort to efficiently utilize public lands for renewable energy and complies with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The Record of Decision was signed on January 3, 2025, and this approval cannot be appealed.

The Executive Order establishes the National Energy Dominance Council within the Executive Office of the President. Its purpose is to make America a leader in energy production by expanding all forms of energy, including oil, natural gas, and renewable sources. The Council, chaired by the Secretary of the Interior, will advise the President on increasing energy production, improving regulations, and fostering cooperation between the government and private energy sectors. It will also work on strategies to raise national awareness about energy issues and priorities.

Ohio Power and Light, LLC has filed a major original license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a hydroelectric project at the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in West Virginia. The project would involve constructing powerhouses, intake and tailrace channels, and a transmission line, with the goal of generating approximately 165,169 megawatt-hours annually. The public can view the application on FERC's website and request additional studies or agency status by March 24, 2025. The project is currently not ready for environmental analysis.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Rio Puerco Field Office in New Mexico. Signed on December 23, 2024, this plan replaces the previous version from 1986/1992 and aims to balance resource use and conservation in the area. The RMP addresses various aspects like land use, recreation, renewable energy, and collaboration with Tribal Nations. It went through a 30-day protest period and a 60-day Governor's consistency review, resolving all protests and identifying no inconsistencies with state plans.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the application for a new license for the Chittenden Falls Hydroelectric Project in New York and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). The analysis concluded that, with appropriate environmental protections, the project will not significantly impact the environment. FERC is seeking public comments on the EA within 45 days of this notice, with a preference for electronic submissions via their eFiling system. People can view the EA online and register for updates on this project through FERC's website.

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.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Scott's Mill Hydro, LLC has submitted an application for an original major license for the Scott's Mill Hydroelectric Project on the James River in Virginia. The proposed project involves constructing a dam, a powerhouse with nine turbines, and a transmission line, along with enhancements like eel ramps, a fishing pier, and a boat ramp. The public is encouraged to submit scoping comments by March 28, 2025, as part of the environmental review process. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the process.