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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a new major license application filed by the New York Power Authority for the Vischer Ferry Hydroelectric Project located on the Mohawk River in New York. This project operates in a run-of-river mode and includes facilities such as a dam and a powerhouse with turbine-generator units. FERC is encouraging the public to file motions, comments, and protests through their eFiling system by specified deadlines. There are specific requirements for these filings, and FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the process.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering granting exemptions to PSEG Nuclear, LLC for its Hope Creek, Salem, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Stations. These exemptions would allow PSEG to use earnings from its nuclear decommissioning trust for activities not strictly defined as "decommissioning" by NRC regulations. After conducting an environmental assessment, the NRC found that there would be no significant impact on the environment or safety, as the action is primarily financial in nature. Therefore, they decided not to prepare an environmental impact statement and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding a series of electric rate filings and securities filings. It lists various companies, including Shell Energy North America, Tucson Electric Power Company, Appalachian Power Company, and many others that have submitted filings for market power analysis, changes in rate status, and other requests like limited waivers. Each filing has a designated docket number, description, filing date, and a deadline for comments. The notice encourages eFiling and provides resources and contact information for questions or additional details.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a hydroelectric application from KEI (Maine) Power Management (I), LLC for the Eustis Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The application, which seeks a subsequent minor license, is available for public viewing and involves maintaining current project facilities and operations. Interested parties can submit additional study requests or apply for cooperating agency status until January 26, 2025. The project consists of a dam, powerhouse, and associated facilities, and operates to protect local water quality and aquatic resources. The FERC encourages electronic filings and provides various resources for public engagement and participation in the application process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric corporate actions and electric rate changes by different companies. Several applications seek authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, while others pertain to triennial market power analyses for the Southwest Power Pool Inc. and other regions. The document details the companies involved, filing dates, accession numbers, and deadlines for public comments. The information can be accessed via the Commission's eLibrary system, and interested parties are encouraged to eFile interventions, protests, and other related documents. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with these processes.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued an Incidental Take Permit to Virginia Electric and Power Company, also known as Dominion Virginia Power. This permit allows Dominion to accidentally impact a specific number of Atlantic sturgeon larvae during their lawful operations at the Chesterfield Power Station over five years. The permit includes safety standards and monitoring plans to minimize harm to the sturgeon. Although this includes impacting up to an estimated total of 54,745 larvae, measures are in place to ensure that adult sturgeon are not harmed, and NMFS will oversee monitoring and reporting of any sturgeon impacts.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to habitat conservation plans for the lesser prairie-chicken in areas including Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. These amendments involve changes to incidental take permits following updated boundaries for the lesser prairie-chicken's range. The public and various government levels can comment until February 13, 2025. The proposed amendments aim to expand conservation efforts and permit coverage without altering the original duration or scope of the plans.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to energy transactions and modifications. These include business acquisitions, requests for market power analysis, and tariff amendments involving companies like Michigan Electric Transmission, Amazon Energy, and American Electric Power. Interested parties can comment on these filings by the specified deadlines. The filings are available online, and the public can get assistance through the Commission’s Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 concerning the importation and sale of certain power converter modules and computing systems. It has issued two types of orders: a limited exclusion order to prevent unlicensed products from entering the U.S. and cease and desist orders against specific companies. This decision followed an investigation initiated due to a complaint from Vicor Corporation, with the Commission determining a breach regarding the '481 and '761 patents, while finding no violation for the '950 patent. The public interest factors did not stop these orders, and the investigation has now ended.

The Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) has submitted a Notice of Intent to apply for a license for the Rosario Strait Tidal Energy Project, aiming to utilize tidal energy on the Rosario Strait, Washington. The application includes a draft for the license, monitoring plans, and requests for process and consultation designations related to environmental and historical rules. Public comments are being solicited and must be sent by September 30, 2025. The project, which plans to generate energy using an Orbital Marine device, includes a subsea cable to Blakely Island and aims to produce around 4.2 million kilowatt hours annually.