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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the receipt of a waiver petition from Vinotheque Wine Cellars, which seeks an exemption from certain energy efficiency testing requirements for their walk-in wine cellar refrigeration systems. These systems typically operate at a higher temperature range suitable for wine storage (45-65°F) compared to traditional walk-in coolers, making the current testing procedures unsuitable. As a result, the DOE has granted an interim waiver allowing these systems to be tested using an alternative method that better reflects their actual usage conditions, pending a final decision on the waiver request. The DOE is seeking public comments on this matter to assist in making a final determination.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application by Forestport Hydro, LLC for a new license for the Forestport Hydroelectric Project located on the Black River in Oneida County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, power canals, and a powerhouse, and Forestport Hydro intends to continue operating it in a run-of-river mode while maintaining certain water levels. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any additional study requests or requests for cooperating agency status by April 28, 2025, and can access documents online through the Commission's website. Modifications and a procedural schedule are outlined, with a final decision on the environmental analysis being anticipated later in 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the environmental impacts of the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) project. This project aims to design and operate hydrogen production and usage infrastructure in the Appalachian Region, which includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The DOE will hold public meetings to gather comments and intends to decide on whether to fund the project, which would contribute to the development of a national clean hydrogen network, using input from these meetings. The analysis will cover various environmental factors like air quality, water usage, and the potential impact on local communities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a correction to a December 2020 rule establishing separate product classes for fast cycle top and front-loading clothes washers and dryers. This correction addresses comments from California utilities, which were initially omitted, opposing the rule due to concerns of potential violations of energy conservation standards and lack of supporting evidence for consumer demand. Despite these objections, DOE maintains that the new classes will not violate conservation laws and are intended to encourage the development of quicker cycle appliances. The DOE plans to conduct further rulemakings to ensure energy efficiency standards for the new product classes.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has started an investigation to determine if the rate schedules for Hamilton Liberty LLC and Hamilton Patriot LLC are unfair or discriminatory. This action follows an order issued on November 25, 2024, under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. The refund effective date is set for the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the order date to request to intervene by following the Commission's procedures. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides assistance through its Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the second public meeting of the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative, which will address gas-electric coordination. This meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, and can be attended either in person or via webcast without any registration fee. The Commission will release the agenda by April 16, 2025. The event will be accessible to all, and those needing special accommodations can contact FERC via email or phone.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and amendments. These filings include new negotiated rate agreements and compliance amendments for various companies, including Rockies Express Pipeline LLC and Cheyenne Connector, LLC. The comment deadlines vary, with most due by March 19, 2025. Interested parties can find more details on the FERC website and may file interventions or protests by the specified deadline.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to modify its Columbus City Gas Storage Field in Iowa. The project involves plugging and abandoning some old wells and installing new ones to improve the site's reliability and safety by moving the wells out of a flood-prone area. The cost of the project is estimated at $7 million. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 9, 2025, either electronically through the FERC website or by mailing to the Commission.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an environmental report to assess the impact of the proposed Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project in Osage County, Oklahoma, by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. This notice marks the start of a public scoping process, inviting comments to identify important environmental concerns, which will guide the analysis in the environmental document. The project will increase natural gas delivery capacity and involves constructing a new compressor station. Landowners might be approached for easements, though they are not required to agree, and compensation disputes, if any, would be handled in court. Public comments on the scope of the environmental impacts are due by February 6, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a technical conference on March 20, 2025, via conference call, to discuss cost submissions by Other Federal Agencies (OFAs) related to Part I of the Federal Power Act. Participants will review the submitted costs and any supporting documents. The conference aims to provide a platform for OFAs and licensees to discuss these costs, and it will be transcribed for interested parties. For accessibility or additional inquiries, contact information was provided in the notice.