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CRP NH Ayers Island, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend its license for the Ayers Island Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. They want to change the way the project operates from a "modified" peaking mode to a "run-of-river" mode, which means the river's flow will be used more naturally without storing water. Additionally, they want to remove the top one-foot flashboard section from the spillway, which is usually installed in the summer. Comments, protests, and motions to intervene about this application can be submitted until February 12, 2021.

On December 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about receiving a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a project. According to the Clean Water Act, Michigan EGLE has until December 6, 2025, to decide on the certification request. If they don't act by this deadline, the request is considered waived. The notice, filed by the FERC Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, was published in the Federal Register with the document number 2025-00085.

The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

Aquenergy Systems, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend the Recreation Management Plan for the Piedmont Hydroelectric Project in South Carolina. The company wants to remove a requirement for providing informal fishing access near Big Brushy Creek and the Saluda River, while maintaining other fishing opportunities. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this application until December 26, 2024. FERC encourages electronic submissions through their eFiling system, but paper submissions are also accepted.

The Department of Energy has announced the renewal of the Defense Programs Advisory Committee (DPAC) for another two years starting on February 8, 2021. This committee will advise and offer recommendations on managing the United States' nuclear deterrent. The renewal is considered critical for the department's operations and aligns with federal law requirements. The committee's activities will continue to follow the rules set by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) has applied for a non-capacity amendment to the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project located on the Broad River in South Carolina. The proposal involves replacing existing turbines with new submersible units and constructing a new substation to increase the project's generating capacity. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) by July 18, 2025, to evaluate the impacts of these changes. Public comments will be accepted once the EA is issued, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with engagement and inquiries.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is holding a technical conference on June 4-5, 2025, to discuss resource adequacy issues in different energy regions. This conference will explore how various regions handle their energy needs, focusing on capacity markets and alternative approaches in areas like PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO, CAISO, and SPP. The event is open to the public, free to attend, and will also be available via webcast. Participants and interested individuals are encouraged to submit comments and statements before the conference.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced various filings related to electricity and energy projects. These include notices from companies like Escape Solar LLC and Long Beach Generation LLC for their Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Other companies, like Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric, submitted electric rate filings. Additionally, the Commission outlines procedures for public engagement and how individuals can participate in these regulatory processes. Each filing has specific deadlines for comments, which are noted along with the docket numbers for reference.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to rate changes and negotiated agreements from various energy companies, such as East Tennessee Natural Gas, Columbia Gas Transmission, and Northern Natural Gas Company. These filings, which include compliance documents and tariff amendments, are intended to be effective from January 1, 2021, or February 1, 2021. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by January 12, 2021, if they wish to intervene or protest these proceedings. All filings are available for review on the FERC's eLibrary system.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection known as FERC-549B, related to natural gas pipeline rates and customer information. This request is part of complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and involves collecting key data about gas pipeline capacities and services. People can submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and FERC until February 4, 2021. The comments should address the usefulness, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.