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Michigan Electric Transmission Company LLC has submitted accounting entries related to its recent purchase of an electric plant from Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities. The submission is one of many filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is reviewing several electric rate filings and tariff amendments from various energy companies, including San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Florida Power & Light Company. The filings will be available for review online, and FERC encourages participation from the public in its proceedings by submitting comments or requests for intervention by the specified deadlines. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with understanding and engaging in these processes.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted 68 exemptions to 26 licensees in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These exemptions provide temporary or permanent relief from certain regulatory requirements, allowing facilities to manage staffing and safety measures more flexibly. Specifically, the record details exemptions related to work-hour controls, emergency preparedness exercises, and security personnel training to ensure operations can continue safely during the pandemic. The NRC is using a single Federal Register notice to compile these exemptions, enhancing transparency about the actions taken during this period.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a new major license application from Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC, for the Bath County Pumped Storage Project in Virginia. The project entails substantial infrastructure, including reservoirs, dams, a powerhouse, and transmission lines, and generates and consumes a significant amount of energy annually. Dominion proposes to upgrade the turbine-generator units without any other major changes to the project's structure or operations. FERC provides opportunities for public inspection and participation throughout the licensing process, with a procedural schedule provided for necessary actions.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published a notice about several filings received from various energy companies, which include requests for market power analysis, tariff amendments, rate filings, and waiver requests. Interested parties can comment on these filings by specific dates in January and February 2025. In addition, stakeholders such as landowners and environmental justice communities can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation for help with engagement in these proceedings. All filings are accessible through FERC's online eLibrary system.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings concerning exempt wholesale generator status, complaints and compliance issues, and electric rate changes. Companies like Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC, Bocanova Power LLC, and others have submitted notices and requests related to their operations, including self-certifications, rate filings, and compliance updates. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by specific deadlines. The Commission encourages eFiling for interventions and protests to become parties in these proceedings. The Office of Public Participation offers assistance for public engagement in these processes.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced several filings it has received related to exempt wholesale generator status, electric rate filings, and complaints. Companies like Breckinridge Wind, LLC and EXUS NM Data Center IV, LLC submitted notices for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators. Various companies, including AlbertaEx, L.P. and PacifiCorp, filed notices for changes in their status, and a complaint was filed by LSP Transmission Holdings II, LLC against Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. The deadline for public comments and interventions on these filings varies, with specific dates provided for each docket number.

The Western Area Power Administration has approved a new provisional formula rate for the electric service of the Provo River Project, effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. This new rate schedule, known as PR-3, will replace the existing PR-2 rate schedule, which expires in 2025. While the formula for the rate hasn't changed, it updates some contract references. The rate will remain provisional until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives final approval, or it could be replaced sooner if another rate comes into effect.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective December 23, 2024, aimed at improving the safety of Cirrus Design Corporation models SR20, SR22, and SR22T airplanes. This rule requires regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of the upper power lever due to reports of failures and cracks that could lead to loss of engine control. Inspections must be carried out at specified intervals, and results must be reported to the FAA. The rule was established without prior public comment due to the potential risk to safety, and the FAA is considering further actions pending the development of a permanent solution by the manufacturer.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received various filings for electric rate and generator certifications. Madison Gas & Electric Company submitted an accounting supplement about acquiring interests from Wisconsin Power and Light Company. Midpoint Solar, LLC and 1000 Mile Solar, LLC filed for exempt wholesale generator status. The Arizona Public Service Company and several companies submitted electric rate-related filings, including a compliance filing and waiver request. These filings are accessible online, and individuals interested in intervening or protesting must file according to specific rules by the provided comment dates. For assistance, FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to help the public engage in the process.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking additional information about allowing direct communication between unlicensed client devices in the 6 GHz band. Currently, these devices must connect through an access point, but comments are being invited on whether a limited form of device-to-device communication should be permitted. Apple, Broadcom, and others suggest allowing direct communication if the devices can receive a certain signal from a low-power indoor access point. The FCC wants to know how this setup might work without causing interference to licensed services and is considering different technical requirements and safeguards.