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The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend an information collection request for three more years, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is vital for gathering information to reduce beryllium exposure among workers at DOE-managed sites, lower exposure levels, and provide medical monitoring to detect chronic beryllium disease early. Comments on this proposal are due by March 5, 2021, and feedback is invited on the necessity and burden of the information collection. The DOE has outlined specific metrics for this collection, including the number of respondents and associated costs.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a 6-inch-diameter pipeline in Lakeland, Florida. This is needed to ensure it doesn't interfere with road improvements planned by the Florida Department of Transportation. The company plans to start this project in January 2025 and finish by the end of February 2025. The public can get involved by protesting, intervening, or commenting on the project by January 31, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the information collection known as FERC 545: Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Change (Non-Formal). This request aligns with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and covers information needed to implement certain sections of the Natural Gas Act. The collection helps FERC ensure that gas rates are fair and not discriminatory. The public has until April 25, 2025, to submit any comments on this matter through specified online platforms or by mail.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings concerning natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These include updates from various companies like Black Hills/Kansas Gas Utility Company, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, and El Paso Natural Gas Company. Individuals interested in these filings have specific deadlines to submit comments or protest. The Commission also encourages eFiling and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance through the Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prepared an environmental assessment for the Texas Connector Amendment Project proposed by Texas Connector Pipeline LLC. The proposed amendments involve changes to compressor station construction, pipeline lengths, and water access routes. The environmental assessment is available online, and the public can comment on it before April 21, 2025. Comments can be submitted via the FERC website or by mail, and more information is available from the Commission's Office of External Affairs and Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a specific project. This request was submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on December 6, 2024. The Michigan authorities have one year, until December 6, 2025, to make a decision on this request. If no action is taken by that date, the certification will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has extended its existing rates for transmission and ancillary services in the Upper Great Plains region's Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program—Eastern Division until September 30, 2030. These rates include services like scheduling, system control, and various types of reserve services. The extension keeps the current rates unchanged and places them into effect on an interim basis from October 1, 2025. WAPA will submit these rates to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for final approval.

ANR Pipeline Company has requested approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to officially update the horsepower capacity of its Bridgman Compressor Station in Michigan. The company replaced its old compressor units with new turbine ones, which have a slightly lower ISO horsepower rating but provide similar capacity. FERC is accepting public input on this request, and interested parties can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments until February 4, 2025. Details on how to participate and access the document are available on FERC's website.

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.