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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1103
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received a series of electric rate filings from various companies. These filings involve market power analyses and tariff amendments that are specific to several regions and are required to meet regulatory standards. Interested parties can submit comments or protests by the indicated due dates and can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., the Deputy Secretary, provided this notification on December 31, 2020.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received some paperwork from different companies about the prices they want to charge for electricity and rules they want to change. People who care about this can say what they think by sending their comments by a certain date, and they can read the details online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14135
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prepared an environmental assessment for the Texas Connector Amendment Project proposed by Texas Connector Pipeline LLC. The proposed amendments involve changes to compressor station construction, pipeline lengths, and water access routes. The environmental assessment is available online, and the public can comment on it before April 21, 2025. Comments can be submitted via the FERC website or by mail, and more information is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs and Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking to see how changing some parts of a big pipe that moves gas in Texas might affect the land and water around it, and they want people to say what they think about it online or by mail before a big meeting in April. They also want everyone to know that their suggestions are important and will be listened to, but they're not deciding anything just yet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3146
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The City of Pasadena, California submitted a tariff filing on December 23, 2020, regarding the annual revision of its Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment, effective January 1, 2021. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting interested individuals to comment, intervene, or protest this filing, following specific procedural rules. Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, FERC has suspended access to its Public Reference Room, encouraging electronic submissions instead, although mail is still an alternative. The deadline for comment submissions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The City of Pasadena wants to change how it manages money for its electricity services, starting January 1, and the Energy Department is asking people to share their thoughts about this idea, especially using the internet since it's easier and safer right now.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9024
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received filings regarding exempt wholesale generator statuses and electric rate tariffs. Various companies, including VESI 38 LLC and several solar companies, submitted self-certification notices for their wholesale generator status, with comments due by certain dates in February 2025. Additionally, FERC received multiple electric rate filings from entities such as PJM Interconnection and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, detailing amendments and compliance filings related to rates and agreements. Interested parties may comment, intervene, or protest by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government got paperwork from energy companies saying they want to sell electricity. People can say what they think about this by certain dates, but the rules are a bit tricky and hard to understand for those who don't know them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16521
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received and announced several filings related to electric corporate activities, exempt wholesale generator filings, and electric rate filings. Companies like Interstate Gas Supply, PJM Interconnection, Pine Forest, and others submitted various applications and notices related to their activities and compliance needs. Interested parties are welcome to submit interventions, protests, or comments by the specified deadlines for each filing. The Commission provides resources and assistance for public participation in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear from people about changes that energy companies like those providing electricity or gas want to make in how they operate. People can say if they’re happy or not, and the government promises to help them understand how to do that.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13163
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Stirling T. Hebenstreit applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of generating energy from deep ocean pressure in Commencement Bay, Washington. The proposed project involves a floating steel barge, intake systems, a turbine, and generator, with plans to store energy using sodium-ion battery banks. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking comments and interventions from the public regarding this application, with a deadline of 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested parties can find more details and submit comments through FERC's eFiling system or by addressing a letter to their office.

    Simple Explanation

    A person named Stirling wants to build something in the ocean near Washington that can make electricity, sort of like a big science experiment, and the government wants to know what other people think about it. People can share their opinions by writing to the government, but they have to do it within 60 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15240
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed Pacific Gas and Electric Company's request to amend the license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, which is part of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. As part of the planned Phase 2, several old dams would be removed, although a previously proposed connector tunnel will not be included. FERC's environmental assessment concluded these changes would not have a significant negative impact on the environment. The assessment and related documents are available on the FERC website, and public comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until May 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission checked if removing some old dams from a river, as planned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, would harm the environment. They found it wouldn't cause much trouble, and people can say what they think about it until May 5, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9022
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application from Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC to obtain a new major license for the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Androscoggin River in Maine. This project consists of various infrastructure and generates an average of 157,614 megawatt-hours yearly. The public is invited to participate in the scoping meetings on February 19, 2025, to discuss environmental concerns, and attend a site review on February 20, 2025. Comments and motions to intervene in the licensing process are accepted until March 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC wants permission to run a water-powered electricity project on a river in Maine, and people can share their thoughts about it by attending meetings or sending comments. The government is checking if this project will be safe for the environment, and everyone can join in to talk about how it might affect nature.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15237
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The document details several filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Bridger Pipeline LLC seeks approval for an accounting entry related to its acquisition of Bayou Midstream Bakken, LLC. Valero Energy Corporation is requesting approval for using a specific accounting entry. Additionally, National Grid LNG, LLC, Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, and Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC, have compliance filings related to tariff and administrative regulations. The public can access these documents via FERC's eLibrary system and may participate in the process by submitting comments or seeking intervention by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice tells people about some companies asking for special permission from a U.S. energy agency. They want to change how they do their money math (accounting) and need approval.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7379
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC has filed a request to abandon certain pipelines in offshore Louisiana. These pipelines have not been used to service customers for the past year and removing them will not affect the system's capacity or current customers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting protests, motions to intervene, and comments on this request until March 23, 2021. Anyone interested in the proceedings can submit their input electronically or via mail and can become involved by following the Commission's specified procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company wants to stop using some old pipelines in Louisiana that haven't been needed for a year, and they promise it won't change anything for people using the gas. People can tell the energy commission what they think about this plan until March 23, 2021.

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