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The New England Hydropower Company, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. This permit, if granted, will allow them priority to apply for a license, but does not allow any land-disturbing activities yet. The proposed project includes the installation of turbines and other infrastructure to generate electricity. The public can submit comments or competing applications within 60 days from the notice and can use the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's online platform for submissions.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a 6-inch-diameter pipeline in Lakeland, Florida. This is needed to ensure it doesn't interfere with road improvements planned by the Florida Department of Transportation. The company plans to start this project in January 2025 and finish by the end of February 2025. The public can get involved by protesting, intervening, or commenting on the project by January 31, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized changes to the test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers and consumer clothes dryers. These updates include adjustments to the specifications of test cloth used in test procedures, such as clarifying the requirements for fabric weight and thread count, adding an alternative type of test cloth, and streamlining test cloth specifications for both washers and dryers. These changes, which aim to improve test consistency and adaptability to fabric availability, will be effective on February 18, 2025. Importantly, these amendments are not expected to increase testing costs or burdens on manufacturers.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to withdraw a previous decision to classify certain miscellaneous gas products, like decorative hearths and outdoor heaters, as covered consumer products under energy conservation regulations. This decision is part of the DOE's efforts to comply with the Executive Order "Unleashing American Energy," which aims to ensure that energy regulations are practical and do not overly limit consumer choice. The DOE's proposal suggests that these gas products do not have enough in common functionally to be treated as the same type of product for regulatory purposes. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until April 14, 2025, through various submission methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation into the Upper Missouri G. & T. Electric Cooperative, Inc., focusing on whether their Formula Rate and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. This action is pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act. FERC has set the refund effective date as the date when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the order's issuance date to file a notice if they want to participate in the proceedings, and FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website.

Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC has filed an application to abandon certain natural gas pipeline facilities in Lea County, New Mexico, because the maintenance costs are too high and not covered by current revenue. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project by March 19, 2021, with a 90-day deadline for federal authorization decisions set for June 17, 2021. The public and other stakeholders can receive updates on the project's progress through a free online subscription service provided by the Commission.

The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have posted notices about two filings concerning natural gas pipeline rates. The first filing is a complaint involving Husky US Marketing LLC and Phillips 66 Company against South Bow (USA) LP, with an intervention or protest deadline of January 6, 2025. The second filing is a refund report submitted by Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC, with comments due by December 23, 2024. Those interested in participating must follow the Commission's rules and can access more details or file electronically via the Commission's website. For public support and engagement, the Office of Public Participation is available for inquiries.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is updating its system of records called "Federal Personnel and Payroll Records (FERC-57)." These updates comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Office of Management and Budget guidelines. The updated system will be used for handling personnel and payroll functions and now includes new routine procedures for addressing data breaches. The modifications to the system cover a wide range of areas, including the purpose of the system, security classification, and the procedures for accessing and retaining records. Public comments on these updates must be submitted within 30 days of the document's publication in the Federal Register.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate, wholesale generator, and electric rate filings. These include joint applications, compliance filings, and several notices of self-certification for companies like Alabama Power Company and Bocanova Power II LLC. Interested parties can submit comments and interventions by specific deadlines, and details are available in the Commission's online library. The Office of Public Participation supports public engagement in these matters, offering assistance in navigating the process.