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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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection effort related to the Family Options Study. This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of different housing and service interventions on homeless families. HUD intends to update contact information for 2,241 families who participated in the study to conduct a followup survey approximately eleven years after their initial enrollment. Comments are invited from the public regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comments on a proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The proposal involves collecting information through the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey, which gathers data about sexual assault, harassment, and gender relations in U.S. Military Service Academies like West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy. The survey aims to improve existing programs and policies by assessing the environment and social perspectives at these academies. The DoD plans to collect this information biennially and invites comments by January 15, 2025.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete a project in Kansas, originally set to be finished by February 28, 2025, now aiming for August 29, 2025. This extension is needed because the Kansas Corporation Commission has not yet made a decision on whether to approve the sale tied to the project. The public can comment on this request until March 12, 2025, through the Commission's electronic filing system or by mail. The Commission will engage with any significant disputes about this extension within 45 days, but will not revisit any foundational decisions regarding the project's authorization.

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation has requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to finish testing a well at the Beech Hill Storage Field in New York. The current deadline for this testing is December 1, 2024, but National Fuel wants more time to analyze data and might need until December 1, 2025. The Commission will review any public comments on this request and will decide whether there is a good reason to allow the extension. Comments from the public must be submitted by December 9, 2024, and interested parties can intervene in the proceedings to gain legal standing.

Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has requested an extension until September 30, 2027, to complete the abandonment of the West Cameron 509 System and Mainline Facilities. The delays are due to factors like litigation, limited availability of vessels and crew, and pending permits. Public comments on this request can be submitted until April 22, 2025, and any contested requests for extension will be addressed by the Commission within 45 days. The public is encouraged to file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute announced several upcoming closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications, related to various medical research projects. These meetings will take place virtually on different dates in March 2021 and will focus on topics like regenerative medicine, clinical trials, and mentored career development awards. The meetings are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy, as required by law. Specific contact persons are provided for each meeting, ensuring interested parties can reach out for more information.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, to discuss China's domestic energy challenges and its influence on international energy markets. This is the fifth hearing in their 2025 reporting cycle and will explore topics such as China's energy self-sufficiency strategies, overseas investments, and risks to cybersecurity and supply chains in host nations. The hearing aims to assess China's involvement in the supply chains of critical minerals needed for the energy sector. Members of the public may attend in person or watch a live webcast, and written statements can be submitted by the hearing date.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, based on specific legal criteria. These individuals have been identified as being involved in harmful foreign activities linked to the Russian Federation. Consequently, their property and interests in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. persons cannot engage in transactions with them. One such entity is OJSC Keremet Bank from Kyrgyzstan, which has been targeted due to its significant transactions involving Russia's military-industrial sector.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is proposing to collect information in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments on whether the information collection is necessary and on ways to improve its quality and clarity. The collection is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program, which allows military personnel to engage in real-world missions that benefit communities, such as engineering and medical projects. The deadline for submitting comments is March 11, 2025.