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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has announced adjustments to the electric power rates for the Mission Valley Power Project (MVP), which will take effect in March 2025 and 2026. Despite an initial proposal for rate changes in 2024, those were delayed and won't be implemented. The public had the opportunity to comment on these changes, but no feedback was received. MVP provides electric services to areas in and around the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, and the adjustments were made following federal guidelines, including consultation with Tribal governments.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new version, Revision 4, of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.32 and introduced a new guide, RG 1.238, concerning the standards for power systems in nuclear power plants. RG 1.32 details how to design, operate, and test electric power systems in nuclear plants, while RG 1.238 focuses on protecting specific types of power systems and equipment. These guides provide methods approved by the NRC for meeting regulations, and they incorporate updated standards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The issuance of these guides does not enforce any new regulatory requirements on licensees.

The Southwestern Power Administration filed a tariff submission on December 19, 2024, which concerns the Upper Great Plains Region Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Eastern Division under the Western Area Power Administration. The tariff is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Those wishing to intervene or protest this filing must submit their comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic filing of comments and provides assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff will meet with members of the Burns Paiute Tribe to discuss the proposed Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project. This meeting, occurring on January 28, 2020, will be a teleconference. While the public, certain agencies, and Idaho Power Company can attend the meeting, only tribal representatives and Commission staff are allowed to participate. If sensitive information regarding Native American cultural sites is shared, the public will be excused during those portions. Interested attendees should contact Michael Davis by January 25, 2020, to receive the necessary teleconference details.

Northwest Power Pool, operating as Western Power Pool, submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, asking for a waiver from the requirement to file a certified public accountant certification yearly and for more time to file certain certifications. People who want to comment, intervene, or protest this filing need to do so by January 17, 2025. The Commission makes the document available on its website, encourages electronic submissions, and offers support through its Office of Public Participation to help the public engage in its processes.

The Michigan Public Power Agency submitted its annual revenue requirement for reactive power from the Belle River generating stations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 23, 2020. This document explains that anyone wanting to protest or intervene must follow certain FERC procedures and file by January 13, 2021. Due to COVID-19, in-person access to FERC’s Public Reference Room is suspended, but documents are available online. Electronic submissions are encouraged via FERC’s website, but paper submissions are still accepted if necessary.

The Western Area Power Administration submitted a tariff filing on February 4, 2025, for implementing a new formula rate, effective April 1, 2025. Individuals who want to intervene or protest this filing need to follow specific rules outlined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Electronic submissions are encouraged, although physical mail is accepted. The deadline for comments or interventions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2025.

The Western Area Power Administration submitted a tariff filing, known as Rate Order No. WAPA-194, on February 16, 2021, with an effective date of March 25, 2021. The filing is detailed in a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which outlines the process for intervening or protesting this filing. Interested parties must submit their comments, motions to intervene, or protests by March 18, 2021, using the "eFiling" link on the FERC website, though mailing options are also available for those unable to file electronically. The full text of the notice is available on the FERC website, and the Commission has closed its Public Reference Room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Western Area Power Administration has submitted a tariff filing on December 6, 2024, regarding the Open Access Transmission Tariff, set to take effect on February 4, 2025. Those who wish to intervene or protest this filing must do so by February 21, 2025, following the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The full document is accessible online through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) website, and electronic submissions are encouraged. Assistance is available through FERC’s online support or Public Reference Room.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has made changes to its regulations for renewing licenses of certain non-power facilities, known as non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs). The new rule simplifies the process by removing license terms for many facilities used for research and development, while introducing updated rules to ensure safety is maintained. Key changes require facilities to submit updated safety analysis reports every five years and set a new accident dose criterion of 1 rem total effective dose for facilities that are not testing facilities, to help manage potential risks better. These updates are expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency while maintaining public safety.