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  • 2024-28952 — Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company Status
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99241
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In November 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the status changes for certain entities to be recognized as Exempt Wholesale Generators or Foreign Utility Companies. This decision became effective under the Commission's regulations, specifically citing 18 CFR 366.7(a) (2024). The notice was documented and filed by Acting Deputy Secretary Carlos D. Clay in December 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    When the rules got updated, some special power companies got new badges saying they can sell electricity in a special way or are from another country. However, the notice didn't say who these companies are or what this means for them, and it was written in a way that's hard to understand for most people.

  • 2025-06557 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15985
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast live on the Commission’s website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will take place, viewable in person or online, though it won't be broadcasted on television. For inquiries, individuals can contact Debbie-Anne A. Reese at (202) 502-8400 or use the Commission’s website for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will have a meeting where they talk about important energy stuff, and anyone can watch it live online like watching a video. After the meeting, they will answer questions, and people can watch this part too, but it won’t be on TV.

  • 2025-06743 — Lake Lynn Generation, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16523
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Lake Lynn Generation, LLC submitted a request for water quality certification to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) on February 17, 2025. The WV DEP accepted the application as complete on March 13, 2025. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, WV DEP has until March 13, 2026, to act on this request. If WV DEP does not respond by this deadline, their authority to certify the water quality request will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

    Simple Explanation

    Lake Lynn Generation wants to use water for something, but first, they need a special permission from West Virginia to make sure the water stays clean. They asked for this permission on February 17, 2025, and if West Virginia doesn't reply by March 13, 2026, they lose the chance to say yes or no.

  • 2025-02626 — Provo River Project-Rate Order No. WAPA-221
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9625
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of electricity in a place called the Provo River Project decided to keep the way they figure out electricity prices mostly the same, but they made sure everything is up-to-date with contracts. The price plan is starting new in April 2025 and needs a big boss called FERC to say it's okay before it becomes final.

  • 2025-02059 — Combined Notice of Filings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8707
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that it received filings related to Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports. One of the proceedings involves the Kern River Gas Transmission Company, which submitted a compliance filing that is planned to take effect on August 1, 2025. Interested parties must file interventions, protests, or answers by February 10, 2025, to become involved in these proceedings. The information is accessible through the Commission's eLibrary system, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government received some papers from a gas company about changing their prices and how they give money back. These changes are planned for later in the year, and if people want to say something about it, they need to speak up by a certain day.

  • 2021-00679 — Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8131
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is releasing a final rule to update regulations on the maximum civil monetary penalties for breaking laws under its control. This change is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which requires annual inflation adjustments. The rule outlines how to calculate the new adjusted penalties, which will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. The Commission asserts that public notice and comment were not needed due to legal obligations dictating both the method and amount of these adjustments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is changing the rules to make sure fines for breaking rules under their watch keep up with inflation, which means the fines will be a little bigger every year to match how things get more expensive. They did this because a law told them they have to, and they didn't need to ask people what they thought first.

  • 2025-02516 — NOW NE005 LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9423
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    NOW NE005 LLC wants to see if they can use water from a big canal and river in New York to make electricity. People have two months to say what they think about this idea or share other plans they have.

  • 2025-01887 — Electric Vehicle Working Group
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8388
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy had planned a virtual meeting for the Electric Vehicle Working Group on January 30, 2025, but this meeting has now been canceled. The cancellation was officially announced on January 29, 2025. For further details, Dr. Rachael Nealer at the Department of Energy can be contacted via email or telephone.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wanted to have an online meeting to talk about electric cars, but they changed their mind and decided not to have it.

  • 2021-01182 — Technical Conference on Reassessment of the Electric Quarterly Report Requirements; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6318
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a technical conference on February 24, 2021, to discuss the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR) requirements. This conference aims to create a platform for staff, those filing the reports, and data users to talk about potential changes to EQR data fields. It will be the first in a series of meetings reviewing the EQR requirements. Updates about the conferences will be available in Docket No. AD21-8-000, and notifications can be subscribed to through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is going to have a meeting to talk about how they collect energy reports. They want to see if they need to change anything in the way they get or use the information, but they're not saying exactly what yet.

  • 2025-05312 — City of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Request To Reassess Headwater Benefits
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14131
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, filed a request on February 18, 2025, to reassess the headwater benefits for their Murray Lock & Dam Project. However, by March 5, 2025, they decided to withdraw this request. Since there was no opposition to the withdrawal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not object, the withdrawal became effective on March 20, 2025, thus ending the proceedings. This decision was formally documented and acknowledged in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The city wanted to see if their dam was helping other dams nearby to work better, but then decided they didn’t need to check anymore, and everyone agreed it was okay to stop asking.

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