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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 95
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings from various companies related to energy regulation. Some of these filings include a notice of self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status by 59TC 8me LLC and a request for a waiver renewal by Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership. Additionally, there are multiple filings concerning rate changes and amendments from organizations like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., and Tyr Energy LLC. The public is encouraged to participate and provide comments or intervene in these proceedings by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group in charge of energy rules got some forms from different companies, asking for permission to do certain things with energy. People can tell the group what they think about these requests by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9327
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a series of electric corporate and rate filings from various companies, including Atlantic Power Corporation and PJM Interconnection. These filings, submitted on February 4 and 5, 2021, cover authorizations under the Federal Power Act, compliance filings, tariff amendments, and new rate schedules. Interested parties have until February 26, 2021, to submit comments or intervene in these proceedings. The filings are accessible through FERC’s online library for those who wish to learn more or participate.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure electricity companies follow the rules, so they're looking at some papers those companies sent. People can say what they think about these papers by a certain date, and they can find the papers online if they want to look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7379
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC has filed a request to abandon certain pipelines in offshore Louisiana. These pipelines have not been used to service customers for the past year and removing them will not affect the system's capacity or current customers. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting protests, motions to intervene, and comments on this request until March 23, 2021. Anyone interested in the proceedings can submit their input electronically or via mail and can become involved by following the Commission's specified procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company wants to stop using some old pipelines in Louisiana that haven't been needed for a year, and they promise it won't change anything for people using the gas. People can tell the energy commission what they think about this plan until March 23, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7681
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to plug and abandon one well and its associated pipeline at the Victory A Storage Field in West Virginia due to its low performance and high maintenance costs. The public is invited to participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments on the project by March 17, 2025. Instructions for how to file and participate are provided, and assistance is available from FERC's Office of Public Participation. This project is in compliance with regulations to ensure well integrity and safety.

    Simple Explanation

    Columbia Gas wants to stop using an old gas well and pipe in West Virginia because it doesn't work well anymore and costs too much to keep fixing. People have until March 17, 2025, to say what they think about this plan by sending their thoughts to the agency in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107135
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc. has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its Capital Area Project, which involves upgrading compressor stations in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The project aims to increase gas transportation capacity to Washington Gas Light Company, with an estimated cost of $171 million. Interested parties are invited to participate by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by January 13, 2024. FERC will conduct an environmental review, and all related documents can be accessed online through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Eastern Gas wants to make some big improvements to help send more gas to a company in Washington, and they're asking for permission to do this. People who are interested can share their thoughts or ask to be part of the discussion by January 13, 2024.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3204
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    Pacific Gas & Electric Company submitted a request on November 8, 2024, to temporarily change the flow requirements of the Haas-Kings Hydroelectric Project in California. The change involves stopping a supplemental water flow to replace a turbine valve from January 6 to May 31, 2025, ensuring a natural flow remains. Public comments on this request are accepted until January 15, 2025, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an environmental assessment by February 28, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    Pacific Gas & Electric Company wants to do some work on a power project that means changing how much water flows, but they promise to keep the natural water flowing. People can tell the decision-makers what they think about this plan until January 15, 2025, and the decision-makers will look closely at what everyone says to see how the plan might affect nature.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13740
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate filings. Companies like Dry Lake East Energy Center, LLC and Key Energy Storage, LLC submitted notices for self-certification. Other entities, including Puget Sound Energy, NorthWestern Corporation, TransCanada Power Marketing Ltd., and PacifiCorp, have filed various electric rate and compliance documents, with specific deadlines for public comments. Interested parties must adhere to FERC's regulations if they wish to protest or intervene in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The people at FERC are looking at some new energy plans from different companies, like building solar and wind projects, and they want to make sure these plans follow the rules. They invite people to tell them what they think about these plans but it's not very easy to understand how to do that or what might happen because of these plans.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9498
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management has announced a virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Northern New Mexico. This meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will be held via Webex. Members of the public are invited to attend and can make public comments, with additional information on how to participate available by contacting Menice Santistevan. The meeting agenda will include updates on local projects and discussion on draft recommendations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Northern New Mexico is having an online meeting where people can join to hear about project updates and give their opinions. But, it's not very clear how people's ideas will be used or what some of the discussions will be about.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9898
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that the Southern California Edison Company has filed an application for a new major license for the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project, located on Lee Vining and Glacier Creeks in Inyo County, California. This project includes several dams and powerhouses, affecting federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Interested agencies and individuals can request additional environmental studies by March 31, 2025. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and public engagement is encouraged through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is letting people know that a company wants to keep using water from certain creeks in California to make electricity, and they're asking anyone who cares about the environment to say if more studies should be done by the end of March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95768
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Cimarron Facilities, which include around 450 miles of pipelines and other related equipment spread across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Additionally, the company seeks to cancel several certificates and tariffs that allow it to operate these facilities. The public is encouraged to participate by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene in the proceeding by December 16, 2024. All related information and documents are available through FERC's website and eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    Cimarron River Pipeline wants to stop using some of its pipelines in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and people have until December 16, 2024, to speak up if they have thoughts on this.