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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received filings from Columbia Gulf Transmission, LLC and Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC requesting approval for the accounting of deferred taxes related to their transaction with Global Infrastructure Partners, LP. These filings, both under separate docket numbers, were submitted on January 8, 2025, and comments are due by January 29, 2025. Those interested in participating in the proceedings must file interventions or protests by the comment deadline. The Commission offers resources to assist the public in navigating these processes and eFiling is encouraged for submissions.

The Department of Energy is holding a virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) on April 23, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. This board provides advice on environmental cleanup and waste management activities. Anyone interested in attending can contact the board through email or phone to receive information on how to join the meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and written public comments will be accepted before and after the event.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has updated its regulations to include the latest version (Version 4.0) of business practice standards for interstate natural gas pipelines, created by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB). This update aims to improve efficiency and reliability in the natural gas industry and enhance cybersecurity protections. The new rules go into effect on February 7, 2025, with compliance required by August 1, 2025. FERC continues to exclude certain standards, like optional model contracts, from being incorporated by reference.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These filings involve various companies, including Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company and Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, and address topics such as rate schedule updates and penalty revenue crediting. Public comments on these filings are due by January 11, 2021. Interested parties can view the filings online through the Commission's eLibrary system and are encouraged to file electronically if they wish to intervene or protest any of the proceedings.

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.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is modifying its existing Privacy Act system of records, named DOE-14 Report of Compensation, to comply with new formatting requirements and to ensure proper coverage of business processes and Privacy Act information. Key changes include updates to system locations and managers, revisions to categories of covered individuals and records, and modifications to policies for record storage, retrieval, and disposal. The update also involves removing magnetic tape and paper records and adopting cloud-based storage solutions while enhancing security measures. The document outlines procedures for record access, contesting record procedures, and routine uses of records, ensuring compliance with relevant federal privacy laws and guidelines.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing a new environmental report for the Commonwealth LNG Project in Louisiana. This comes after a court said FERC didn't fully consider the project's nitrogen dioxide emissions. The project will include a terminal for liquefying and exporting natural gas, as well as a short pipeline. FERC plans to release a draft of the new report in February 2025 and a final order by July 2025.

Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. (formerly Dominion Energy Transmission) has requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to continue work on its Bridgeport Storage Field project in West Virginia. Originally scheduled for completion by February 22, 2021, the company now seeks an extension until August 22, 2021, due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and weather challenges. The Commission has opened a 15-day period for comments and interventions regarding this request. The Commission typically handles these requests directly, especially when there is contestation, and aims to respond within 45 days if disputes arise.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has begun a proceeding to terminate the license of Goose River Hydro Inc. for the Goose River Hydroelectric Project in Maine due to implied surrender. The project, which has not generated electricity since 2003, includes several developments with some facilities in disrepair. FERC found that the company failed to fulfill necessary requirements and adhere to previous directives, as Goose River Hydro, Inc. is dissolving and lacks the assets and rights to maintain the project. Public comments, protests, and motions to intervene need to be submitted by March 1, 2021, with specific filing instructions provided for electronic or paper submissions.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule establishing new procedures for the issuance of guidance documents to ensure compliance with Executive Order 13891. This rule requires that DOE guidance documents clearly state they are non-binding and do not impose any legal obligations; they serve merely to clarify existing laws. Additionally, the DOE has set up a process allowing the public to petition for the modification or withdrawal of these documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and allow for public feedback on significant guidance documents through a dedicated online portal.