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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a modification in how it will handle certain applications for the 470-512 MHz T-Band spectrum. Originally, applications were paused because the T-Band frequencies were expected to be reallocated. Now, after a new law negated the reallocation, the FCC will resume processing applications for renewing existing licenses and processing other pending applications. Additionally, the FCC will allow a period during which applicants and coordinators can prepare new applications, followed by a time frame when certain applications will be accepted from existing license holders only. These changes aim to enhance access to T-Band channels without unnecessary delays.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin, allowing it to operate for an additional 20 years beyond its current licenses. These licenses for the plant's two units are set to expire in 2030 and 2033. If the renewal application is approved, the NRC will ensure that the aging and environmental impacts are managed, and they will provide an opportunity for public hearings and intervening petitions by March 23, 2021. This process involves an electronic filing system and may include public scoping meetings for environmental considerations.

In this proceeding, the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board is looking into the license renewal application of Powertech (USA) Inc. for their Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility in South Dakota. Following a petition by several organizations, the Board decided that they could participate in the case because they have valid concerns. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also participate. A hearing will be scheduled, which the public can attend, and people interested in sharing their opinions may submit a written statement to the Board.

Midwest Hydro, LLC submitted an application to renew their license for operating the 1.10-megawatt Rockton Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Illinois. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff plans to create an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the project's environmental impact. The public can review and comment on the EA, and these comments will be considered before the final licensing decision is made. For questions or assistance with the process, the public can contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has applied to renew the license for its hydroelectric project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the impact of relicensing the project and has indicated that it does not anticipate substantial negative effects on the environment. The EA will be shared for public comments, which will be considered in the final decision. The public can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation with inquiries or to file comments.

The Androscoggin Reservoir Company has been issued an annual license to continue operating the Aziscohos Hydroelectric Project, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is because the previous license expired, and the rules require the project to operate under the same conditions until a new license or other decision is made. If no new decision occurs by March 31, 2026, the license will automatically renew each year unless directed otherwise by the Commission. This ensures the project can keep running smoothly while awaiting a final determination.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on its draft document, Supplement 15, Second Renewal, related to extending the operating license of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina for an additional 20 years. Two alternatives to the proposed extension are being considered: taking no action or using alternative sources for replacement power. The NRC will host a virtual public meeting on December 17, 2024, and an in-person meeting on January 9, 2025, to discuss the proposal and invites public comments by January 21, 2025. The draft document evaluates the environmental impacts of the license renewal, and the NRC believes that these impacts do not outweigh the benefits of maintaining the renewal option.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is planning to gather information to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the renewal of licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin. The NRC is inviting public comments and will hold an online public scoping meeting on February 17, 2021, to discuss environmental issues and the scope of the review. The renewal application seeks to extend the plant's operating licenses by 20 years, with Unit 1's license extending to October 5, 2050, and Unit 2's to March 8, 2053. The public can submit comments through multiple methods, with a preference for electronic submission via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to create a supplement to their Environmental Impact Statement for the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station's license renewal. This supplement will review new information and assess the environmental effects of renewing the power station's licenses. The NRC aims to ensure that renewing the licenses doesn't harm the environment more than anticipated. The draft of this supplement will be made available for public comment to gather input before final decisions are made.

Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.