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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs for Fiscal Year 2024. These changes, effective March 3, 2025, adjust fees arising from specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. The rule is classified as procedural and, therefore, exempt from public comment and additional information collection requirements. It includes changes in several fee sections, like increasing the fees for specific services as detailed in the amendments to part 381 of the Commission's regulations.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate, wholesale generator, and electric rate filings. These include joint applications, compliance filings, and several notices of self-certification for companies like Alabama Power Company and Bocanova Power II LLC. Interested parties can submit comments and interventions by specific deadlines, and details are available in the Commission's online library. The Office of Public Participation supports public engagement in these matters, offering assistance in navigating the process.

The Town of Stowe Electric Department has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking an exemption from licensing for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Little River in Vermont. The project involves modifying an existing dam and adding new structures like a powerhouse and a turbine, with an aim to generate electricity for the local grid. Public comments, motions to intervene, and any protests regarding the application are open for 60 days from the date of the notice, and the Commission encourages electronic filing through their online system. The project aims to enhance local recreational facilities and ensure environmental considerations are addressed, with the entire application process expedited due to prior coordination and the limited scope of changes proposed.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from The NOCO Company regarding the importation and sale of portable battery jump starters, which allegedly violate trade laws. The complaint lists numerous companies, including some from the U.S. and abroad, and requests the Commission to issue orders to stop these activities and possibly impose a bond during a review period. The public is invited to comment on this issue, especially on how the proposed actions might impact public health and U.S. consumers. Any submissions must be made electronically, and the rules for confidential submissions are outlined.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule confirming that the nonattainment areas in Freestone and Anderson Counties and Titus County, Texas, have met the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide air quality standards by the deadline of January 12, 2022. This decision was based on evidence like shutdowns of major pollution sources, air quality monitoring data, and emissions modeling. The rule also specifies that these areas remain designated as nonattainment until formally redesignated by the EPA. This decision obeys the Clean Air Act requirements and does not impose new obligations beyond what the Act mandates.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes new rules to enhance the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings to better reflect real-time conditions. The proposal includes requiring transmission providers to use ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) that consider current air temperatures and dynamic line ratings (DLR) for more accurate transfer capabilities. It also suggests that Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) need systems to frequently update these ratings electronically. The goal is to ensure fairer and more efficient energy pricing while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electrical grid.

In this notice, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy announced several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate filings. Various energy companies, like Old 300 Storage Center LLC and Buckeye Plains Solar Project LLC, submitted compliance filings and tariff amendments for Commission review. These filings include requests for extensions of affiliate restriction waivers and updates to market-based rate tariffs. Interested parties have until specific dates in February 2025 to submit comments or requests to intervene in these proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its receipt of several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate changes. Notable submissions include filings from New Madrid Solar, LLC and Forgeview Solar, LLC for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators, and various tariff amendments and service agreements by entities like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC, with different proposed effective dates. Members of the public have the opportunity to comment or intervene in these matters by specific deadlines, as outlined in the notice. For additional help or information, the public can contact the Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued five exemptions for licensees in response to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These exemptions provide temporary relief from specific regulatory requirements to help facilities maintain safe operations and manage worker fatigue and security during the pandemic. The exemptions apply to parts of the regulation concerning work-hour controls and security personnel training and qualifications. Details about these exemptions and corresponding documentation can be accessed through various methods described in the notice.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public to comment on the renewal of an existing information collection, identified as FERC-725U. This collection relates to mandatory reliability standards, specifically Reliability Standard CIP-014-2, which ensures the protection of important transmission stations and substations. Comments are due by March 26, 2021, and can be submitted online or via mail. The FERC is looking for feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collection, as well as any suggestions to improve it or lessen the burden on those who need to respond.