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The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC has submitted an application to expand its Gulf Coast Storage facilities. This proposed expansion will increase gas storage capacity by installing new equipment at the North Lansing Storage Field in Texas. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental assessment and has set a schedule for reviewing the project. The assessment will consider various environmental and economic impacts raised by stakeholders, with a decision on federal authorizations expected by November 12, 2025.

The City of Banning, California, submitted a tariff filing to update their 2025 TRBAA/ETC, effective January 1, 2025. People interested in protesting or intervening in this filing must follow specific Commission rules by December 26, 2024, to be considered. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic submissions and provides support via their website and email. All documents related to this filing are available on the FERC eLibrary.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to abandon parts of its pipelines, known as the 507G Line Abandonment Project. The project involves leaving 59.6 miles of pipeline in place and removing 15.8 miles, while also relocating a facility used for cleaning and inspecting pipelines. FERC plans to prepare an environmental assessment, inviting public comments, and completing the review by April 25, 2025, with a final decision deadline by July 24, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, with resources available to help individuals engage in the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that Oglethorpe Power Corporation has filed an application for a new major license for the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project located on Heath Creek in Georgia. Public input is encouraged, especially from agencies with environmental expertise, with a deadline for additional study requests by February 4, 2025. The project features various structures, including reservoirs and turbines, which facilitate its operation in a pumped storage mode. The application can be accessed through FERC's website, and FERC offers support for public engagement in the licensing process.

Lake Lynn Generation, LLC submitted a request for water quality certification to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) on February 17, 2025. The WV DEP accepted the application as complete on March 13, 2025. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, WV DEP has until March 13, 2026, to act on this request. If WV DEP does not respond by this deadline, their authority to certify the water quality request will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

Green Lake Water Power Company has applied to continue operating the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project, which generates 425 kilowatts of power. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing this application and preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to understand the potential effects of renewing the project's license. The timeline for completing this assessment has been updated multiple times and may continue to change. Any inquiries about the procedure can be directed to Amanda Gill at the contact details provided.

Powerex Corp. has applied to renew its authorization to export electric energy from the United States to Canada for five years. The export must comply with the Federal Power Act and regulations, as well as reliability standards from the North American Electricity Reliability Corporation. Powerex does not own any electricity generation facilities but instead markets power purchased from third-party suppliers. Any comments or motions regarding the application should be submitted by January 21, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Saranac Hydroelectric Project located on the Saranac River in New York. The assessment suggests that issuing a new license for the project's operation with necessary environmental protections won't significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the Commission's website. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice and is encouraged to use the electronic filing system for comments.

Green Mountain Power Corporation applied for a new major license to operate the Bolton Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Winooski River in Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has indicated that licensing the project is unlikely to have a major negative impact on the environment. As a result, they plan to prepare and circulate an Environmental Assessment for review by all interested parties. Feedback will be considered before the Commission makes its final decision on licensing.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update the fee schedule for using government lands by hydropower licensees. This update lists the per-acre rental fees by county for fiscal year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and will take effect on February 12, 2025. The rule simply updates existing fees as part of routine adjustments and does not significantly impact the rights or obligations of individuals or organizations outside the agency.