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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. These filings involve companies like Columbia Gas of Ohio, LA Storage, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, Viking Gas Transmission, and Alliance Pipeline. Each filing has specific details regarding tariff changes and their effective dates. FERC allows interested parties to intervene or protest by following certain procedural rules before the specified deadlines.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking the public for feedback on the renewal of information collection rules, known as FERC-725D, which focus on standards for the design and operation of electrical facilities. These standards help ensure reliability and safety in the power grid. The document outlines specific standards, like FAC-001-3 and FAC-002-3, which detail how to manage connections between different parts of the electrical system. This request seeks to extend current practices without changing existing reporting or recordkeeping rules. Comments are due by February 12, 2021.

Premium Energy Holdings, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the feasibility of the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project in Ulster County, New York. The proposal includes options for constructing new dams for an upper reservoir, using the existing Ashokan Reservoir as the lower reservoir, and building a new powerhouse and transmission lines. The permit, if granted, only gives the company priority to apply for a license but does not allow any land-disturbing activities. The deadline for public comments or competing applications is 60 days from the notice's issuance date. Information about the project and application details can be found on FERC's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC. This meeting is open to the public and will cover items on the agenda, which can change without further notice. Information about the meeting and any changes can be accessed through the Commission's website. A free webcast of the meeting will be available online, and following the meeting, a press briefing will be held, also available for viewing by the public.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated their timeline for completing the environmental assessment of the Black Bayou Gas Storage Project. Initially expected by February 14, 2025, the assessment is now scheduled for release on April 18, 2025, due to delays in receiving necessary information from Black Bayou Gas Storage, LLC. Following the assessment's release, there’s a 90-day window for Federal Authorization decisions, set to end by July 17, 2025. For updates and further information, the public can subscribe to the Commission's eSubscription service or contact the Office of Public Participation.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has applied to construct and operate new facilities, called the Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project, in Oklahoma to increase natural gas delivery to Kansas and Missouri. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the project and set a review schedule, with the EA expected by July 31, 2025, and a federal authorization decision by October 29, 2025. The project will include a turbine compressor unit, associated piping, and other facilities. Public engagement and comment opportunities are available, with support from FERC's Office of Public Participation.

In this notice, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy announced several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate filings. Various energy companies, like Old 300 Storage Center LLC and Buckeye Plains Solar Project LLC, submitted compliance filings and tariff amendments for Commission review. These filings include requests for extensions of affiliate restriction waivers and updates to market-based rate tariffs. Interested parties have until specific dates in February 2025 to submit comments or requests to intervene in these proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice about off-the-record communications. According to Order No. 607, communications that are prohibited or exempt, involving a contested proceeding, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission. Prohibited communications are not part of the decision-making record unless the Commission says so, but parties can ask for them to be included if fairness requires it. Exempt communications are normally included in the decision record unless certain exceptions apply. The document lists recent communications received, which can be accessed via FERC’s website.

The Department of Energy is holding a hybrid meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board for Northern New Mexico. This meeting, which will occur on January 28, 2025, will take place both in person in Santa Fe and online via WebEx. The meeting aims to discuss clean-up activities, waste management, and other environmental issues. Public participation is encouraged, and written comments can be submitted before or shortly after the meeting.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition for waiver and interim waiver from CellarPro, seeking an exemption from the standard test procedure for specified models of walk-in cooler refrigeration systems. CellarPro argues that the current procedure does not accurately represent the true energy consumption of their models, which are specifically designed for wine storage at higher temperatures than typical coolers. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, requiring CellarPro to use an alternate test procedure that accounts for these design differences, and is seeking public comments on this petition. This decision is based on DOE's acknowledgment that the standard test procedure does not fit the unique characteristics of these systems.