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The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposal by NYSE National, Inc. to establish procedures for allocating power to its co-located users. As high demand for power has arisen due to market volatility, NYSE National plans to expand power capacity and make it available for users. The proposed changes include setting limits on power and cabinet purchases and implementing a waitlist if supplies run low. This aims to manage resources fairly among users and ensure everyone has a chance to access the needed power and cabinet space.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Chicago, Inc. The Exchange proposes new procedures for allocating power and cabinets to co-located users due to high demand, partly driven by COVID-19-related market volatility. The proposal includes detailed rules for purchasing limits and waitlists, applicable when power or cabinet availability falls below certain thresholds. The changes aim to ensure a fair distribution of resources among users while maintaining an equitable system consistent with existing procedures.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact regarding a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 to load seven canisters for storing spent nuclear fuel starting June 2025, despite not meeting certain compliance requirements. The proposed action includes using specific equipment during loading and transportation, and NRC found that this exemption would not significantly affect the environment. Consequently, there is no need for an environmental impact statement.

The NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission to set up new procedures for allocating power to its co-located users. This change is in response to increased demand for power, partly due to high trading volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal includes limitations on how much power and how many cabinets users can purchase if inventory or capacity drops below certain levels. Users may be put on a waitlist if resources reach zero, ensuring fair distribution without unfair discrimination between different market participants.

Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC have filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a non-capacity amendment of their hydroelectric license. They propose relocating the main transmission line, forming a new connection with a neighboring electric utility, and installing a new transformer, which involves minimal construction. The public is invited to comment, intervene, or protest this proposal by January 2, 2025. The application and related documents can be accessed on FERC's website, and public participation is encouraged through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) has proposed a new rule change to establish guidelines for distributing power to its co-located users, amidst high demand due to market conditions like the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed procedures aim to manage the increased need for power and ensure a fair distribution among users. Users can currently purchase power through new cabinets or upgrades, but if demand exceeds a certain level, limitations and waitlists will be introduced. These changes are designed to ensure equitable access to power and cabinets for all market participants and to prevent any unfair advantages.

XTS LLC has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for permission to export electricity from the United States to Mexico, as per the Federal Power Act. XTS is a power marketer operating in Texas, and it plans to buy electricity from various suppliers and sell it to customers. The application states that XTS does not own any power generation facilities and will ensure its activities do not affect the reliability of U.S. electric power supplies. People can comment on the application by January 21, 2025, and the Department of Energy will evaluate its environmental impact and the effect on U.S. power supply before making a decision.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to accounting and electric rate adjustments. These include proposed accounting entries from Wisconsin Power and Light Company, self-certification notices from GB Arthur Kill Storage LLC, and Pier S Energy Storage LLC, and compliance filings about ownership transfer from multiple power companies like Shawville Power, LLC and New Castle Power, LLC. Additionally, there are rate adjustments filed by Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy New Orleans, LLC, among others. The public can comment on these filings by specified dates, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

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.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing the cost submissions from other federal agencies for the administration of Part I of the Federal Power Act for fiscal year 2024. These submissions were received by December 31, 2024, and were discussed in a technical conference on March 20, 2025. The public can review the documents online and provide questions or comments by April 17, 2025. Any inquiries about the conference or the notice can be directed to Raven A. Rodriguez via email or phone.