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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9423
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about various electric rate filings. It includes information on changes in status, tariff amendments, and rate filings from multiple applicants such as Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Mammoth North LLC, Union Carbide Corporation, PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., and others. These filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system, and individuals interested in participating in the proceedings, such as filing interventions or protests, can do so by specified deadlines. The document also highlights the role of the Commission's Office of Public Participation in supporting public engagement.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice tells people that some companies that help make and move electricity are asking for permission to change their plans or prices. People who care about these changes can tell the government what they think by a certain day.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1479
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These involve several companies, including Rockies Express Pipeline LLC and Northern Natural Gas Company, among others. Each filing includes details about negotiated rate agreements or amendments effective January 1, 2025. The public has the opportunity to comment or intervene in these proceedings by the specified dates in January.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is talking about changes in the cost of using certain big pipes that carry gas, and people can say what they think about these changes until January. They didn't explain much about why the prices are changing, which can be confusing for people trying to understand what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    In a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, certain staff members of the Office of Enforcement are declared "non-decisional," which means they cannot advise the Commission or participate in settlement reviews. This designation follows an order dated December 16, 2024, and is mandated by regulatory guidelines. However, there are specific staff exceptions who remain decisional, including members like Nicholas Stavlas and Michael Raibman. This notice is an administrative step to ensure clear roles within the Commission for handling deliberations.

    Simple Explanation

    In a notice, the Federal Energy folks said some of their team can't make decisions or join in talks but didn't say why, while a few people like Nicholas and Michael can still decide things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107137
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

    Simple Explanation

    Northern States Power Company wants to keep using a water power project on the Montreal River, and the people in charge think this won't hurt nature too much. They are checking it out and want everyone to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 634
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published a notice about several filings received from various energy companies, which include requests for market power analysis, tariff amendments, rate filings, and waiver requests. Interested parties can comment on these filings by specific dates in January and February 2025. In addition, stakeholders such as landowners and environmental justice communities can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation for help with engagement in these proceedings. All filings are accessible through FERC's online eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    Some companies have asked for changes in the rules about how they sell energy, and people can tell the government what they think about these changes. If someone finds the big words confusing, they can get help from people at the government office who will explain it to them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3202
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, plans to rescind a system of records notice called "Commission Employee Performance Files (FERC-38)." This is being done because the records are already included in a larger government-wide system managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days of its publication. If there are no comments, the rescindment will take effect 30 days after publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants to stop keeping a special set of files about how its workers are doing their jobs because this information is already taken care of by a bigger group that takes care of worker records for the whole government. People can tell FERC what they think about this plan, and if no one speaks up, it will happen a month after they announced it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8009
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Rocky Brook Hydroelectric LP has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend its exemption for the Rocky Brook Hydroelectric Project in Jefferson County, Washington. The company wants to replace four existing turbine-generator units with a single unit and modify the water discharge point. Comments, protests, or motions to intervene on this application can be filed by March 1, 2021. The FERC website provides access to the application and necessary instructions for submitting any responses.

    Simple Explanation

    Rocky Brook Hydroelectric wants to swap out old gadget parts and change where water comes out in their power plant. People can tell them what they think about this change until March 1, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8196
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the application for a new license for the Chittenden Falls Hydroelectric Project in New York and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). The analysis concluded that, with appropriate environmental protections, the project will not significantly impact the environment. FERC is seeking public comments on the EA within 45 days of this notice, with a preference for electronic submissions via their eFiling system. People can view the EA online and register for updates on this project through FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge are checking if a new water-powered project in New York is safe for nature, and they want everyone to say what they think about it. They think it will be okay if they use special rules to protect nature, and you can tell them your thoughts by sending a note on the computer.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7865
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced the receipt of various electric rate filings. These filings pertain to changes, amendments, and updates submitted by multiple companies, including GridLiance High Plains LLC, Axium Modesto Solar, LLC, ENGIE Energy Marketing NA, Inc., and others. The filed documents contain information about tariff amendments, changes in status, compliance filings, and cost recovery filings. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or petitions to intervene by the specified deadlines and can access the filings via the Commission's eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of letters from different energy companies about changes they want to make. People can say what they think about these changes, but they have to do it by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7378
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate filings from different companies, including Union Electric Company, Avista Corporation, and California Independent System Operator Corporation, among others. These filings relate to changes in status, compliance filings, tariff cancellations, and notices of succession. For example, the Public Service Company of New Mexico filed a response to a deficiency letter, and BlackRock, Inc. submitted a notice of change in fact. Persons interested in these proceedings can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system and are encouraged to submit any comments or protests by the specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, the government is telling everyone that some energy companies are asking to change their rules about how they share or sell electricity. People who want to have their say about these changes can read more online and tell the government what they think.