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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a finding of no significant impact regarding a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 to load seven canisters for storing spent nuclear fuel starting June 2025, despite not meeting certain compliance requirements. The proposed action includes using specific equipment during loading and transportation, and NRC found that this exemption would not significantly affect the environment. Consequently, there is no need for an environmental impact statement.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a request from Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. This request seeks an exemption to allow Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station (NMP) to maintain and load multi-purpose canisters (MPC-89-CBS) in a storage system that does not fully comply with existing regulations. The NRC reviewed the potential environmental impacts of granting this exemption and determined that it would not significantly affect the environment. The alternative of denying the exemption would lead to greater risks and challenges, including increased radiation exposure and waste, without providing additional safety benefits.

The regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury Department relate to changes in energy credits, specifically around defining energy property and determining eligibility for tax credits. These changes are largely driven by amendments from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aiming to spur investments in renewable energy projects. The rules set performance and quality standards for different types of energy properties, introduce provisions for energy storage technology, and adjust eligibility criteria based on new construction, usage, and ownership rules. The regulations also highlight how various projects can qualify for increased credit amounts if they meet certain requirements, like prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.

New England Hydropower Company, LLC has transferred the Albion Dam Hydroelectric Project to Albion Hydro, LLC. This project, located on the Blackstone River between Cumberland and Lincoln in Rhode Island, had initially been exempt from requiring a license. This exemption transfer does not need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Albion Hydro, LLC is now responsible for the project, and all related correspondence should be addressed to their CEO, Michael C. Kerr.

The Office of Fossil Energy of the Department of Energy has received an application from Southern LNG Company, L.L.C. seeking permission to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) that was previously imported into the United States. They want to export up to 182.5 billion cubic feet per year over a two-year period from the Elba Island Terminal in Georgia to countries that do not have a free trade agreement with the U.S. The public has until March 5, 2021, to submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene in response to this application. The Department will evaluate the application by considering domestic gas needs, environmental effects, and alignment with policy promoting market competition.

The New England Hydropower Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a license to develop the Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The project will include modifying and adding structures to generate about 793 kW of power, as well as facilities for fish passage and measures to protect the environment. The public and interested agencies are invited to submit study requests or requests to cooperate on the environmental document by March 22, 2025, with the project following a procedural schedule that includes assessments and issuing of necessary documents throughout 2025. For more information or to get involved, individuals can contact FERC or visit their website.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a virtual meeting at 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The meeting will focus on an aviation investigation report about a rapid descent incident involving Island Express Helicopters Inc. and a Sikorsky S-76B in Calabasas, California, on January 26, 2020. The public can view the meeting via webcast, and updates on possible changes due to COVID-19 or weather will be available on the NTSB website. For more information, contact Candi Bing or reach out to the media contacts Keith Holloway and Eric Weiss.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new hunting regulations for migratory game birds for the 2021-22 season, which include setting season lengths, bag limits, and shooting hours. These frameworks allow states to adjust their seasons while ensuring sustainable population levels of game birds. The proposal also involves minor changes to existing regulations to improve management processes. Public comments on these proposals are being accepted until March 24, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a request for a two percent ownership transfer of certain licenses for the South Texas Project nuclear facilities, Units 1 and 2, from Constellation South Texas, LLC to CPS Energy, which acts for the City of San Antonio, Texas. This decision was made following an application submitted in July 2024, which asked the NRC to allow this transfer. After the transfer, both Constellation South Texas and CPS Energy will own 42 percent of the facilities. The approval requires the applicants to inform the NRC of all necessary regulatory approvals before finalizing the transaction within one year.

The Secretary of the Interior has announced the renewal of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. This committee advises on the development of a reuse plan and future uses of the Fort Hancock Historic Landmark District within the Gateway National Recreation Area. The notice complies with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and affirms that the committee's work is in the public interest. Secretary Deb Haaland is responsible for this decision.