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The Southwestern Power Administration filed a tariff submission on December 19, 2024, which concerns the Upper Great Plains Region Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Eastern Division under the Western Area Power Administration. The tariff is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Those wishing to intervene or protest this filing must submit their comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic filing of comments and provides assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings concerning natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. These include proposals from companies like Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company and Horizon Pipeline Company, each specifying rate changes and agreements that will become effective in April or May 2025. Interested parties can intervene or file protests by the specified comment dates, and these documents are accessible through the Commission's eLibrary system. For assistance, the public can contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a workshop online on April 16, 2021, to discuss the creation of the Office of Public Participation. This office is intended to help the public understand and get involved in the Commission's processes, as directed by Congress. The Commission is looking for nominations for panelists to provide input on various topics such as the office's scope, structure, and participation by different communities. The workshop will be open to the public and accessible to individuals with disabilities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports from various applicants. These filings include rate changes, negotiated rates, and compliance filings intended to take effect in December 2024 or January 2025. Interested parties wanting to participate, protest, or intervene in these proceedings must do so by specific deadlines. The public can access these filings through the FERC's eLibrary system and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation for guidance in participating in the process.

Powerhouse Systems, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent minor license related to the Weston Dam Project located on the Upper Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire. The project features a 220-foot-long dam, two turbine-generator units, and a 300-foot transmission line but does not include recreation facilities. FERC encourages the public to submit scoping comments by December 27, 2024, as part of the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the commission's proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Commonwealth LNG Project in response to a court ruling that found FERC did not properly assess the project's cumulative nitrogen dioxide emissions. The draft EIS evaluates these environmental effects, helping FERC reconsider the project. The document is available for public comment until April 7, 2025, and people can submit comments electronically or by mail. Interested individuals can also seek to become official intervenors in the proceedings to engage more directly.

The South Sutter Water District submitted an application for a new license for the Camp Far West Hydroelectric Project, which was updated in December 2023. It's situated on the Bear River in California. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that an Environmental Assessment (EA) will be prepared because the project is not expected to have a major impact on the environment. The EA will be reviewed by interested parties, and the public is encouraged to provide feedback and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has applied to renew the license for its hydroelectric project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the impact of relicensing the project and has indicated that it does not anticipate substantial negative effects on the environment. The EA will be shared for public comments, which will be considered in the final decision. The public can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation with inquiries or to file comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings related to electric rate and tariff amendments. These include applications and notices of changes from various entities like Calistoga Resiliency Center, LLC, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, and others. The public has until specific dates in February 2025 to comment on these filings, which are accessible through FERC's online eLibrary system. FERC encourages electronic filing and offers support through its Office of Public Participation for those needing assistance in navigating the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the Empire District Electric Company's application to operate the Ozark Beach Hydroelectric Project on the White River in Missouri. They have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), which finds that the project, with necessary environmental protections, will not significantly impact the environment. The public can view the EA online and has 30 days to file comments. FERC encourages electronic comments but accepts paper submissions as well. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist with inquiries and help the public engage with the process.