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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing an amendment to the operating license for the Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 1, operated by Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. This amendment seeks to defer the required spring 2021 refueling outage steam generator inspections to the fall of 2022. The NRC has determined that this change does not significantly increase the risk of accidents, create new accident types, or reduce safety margins. They are inviting public comments and offering the opportunity to request a hearing on this proposal.

Northern States Power Company has been granted an annual license to continue operating the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project until December 31, 2025, or until a new license is issued, whichever comes first. If a new license is not issued by the end of 2025, the current license will automatically renew each year unless the authorities decide otherwise. This authorization ensures ongoing operation under the existing license terms until a further decision is made. The notice was officially filed by the secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese.

Pacific Power Partners, LLC has informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it is now the owner of the exemption from licensing for the Canyon Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 7192. This project, originally exempted from licensing on November 15, 1983, is located on Canyon Creek in El Dorado County, California. According to federal regulations, the transfer of this exemption does not require the Commission's approval. This notification was filed on October 4, 2024, and was announced by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, the Secretary, on February 26, 2025.

Green Mountain Power Corporation is authorized to continue operating the Essex No. 19 Hydroelectric Project, as the license for the project has been extended. According to the Federal Power Act (FPA), if a license term ends without a new one, an annual license is issued to allow continued operation until a new license is issued or the project is otherwise dealt with. This notice allows operation from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, or until a new license is issued. If no new license is issued by then, the current license will automatically renew unless the Commission orders otherwise.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.237, titled "Guidance for Changes During Construction for Nuclear Power Plants Being Constructed Under a Combined License Referencing a Certified Design Under 10 CFR part 52." This guide provides an approved process for making design changes to structures, systems, and components of nuclear plants under construction. The document also mentions that it does not impose mandatory compliance on licensees and would not constitute a backfit or forward fit. The guide is accessible online alongside related documents for public review.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Northern States Power Company is allowed to continue operating the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project under its current terms while they wait for a new license or another decision. The new annual license is effective for 2025, but if a decision isn't made by the end of the year, this license will renew automatically. This ensures that the project can keep running smoothly without interruption.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Safran Electric & Power S.A. Model ENGINeUS 100A1 electric engines, which will serve as the primary propulsion systems in aircraft. These engines use novel electrical technology instead of traditional fuel-burning systems, necessitating the creation of new safety standards. The special conditions outline specific requirements for the engine's design, safety assessments, and operational capabilities to ensure equivalent safety levels to conventional engines. The document responds to public comments and incorporates changes based on feedback from various stakeholders, such as Airbus and Ampaire, emphasizing the safe integration of these electric engines in aviation.

An application was submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Oxnard Harbor District to create a subzone for Rincon Power, LLC's facility in Carpinteria, California. This subzone, measuring 0.18 acres, is part of FTZ 205, and a proposed production activity has been announced for public comment. People can send their comments by April 7, 2025, and responses to these comments by April 22, 2025, via email at ftz@trade.gov. Additional information about the application can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

Northern States Power Company has applied to relicense the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has determined that licensing the project is unlikely to significantly affect the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be shared for public review, and feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and the filing process.

Tucson Electric Power Company submitted a supplement to its petition for a declaratory order with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on February 16, 2021. The petition seeks incentive rate treatment for purchasing development rights and developing upgrades for a 64-mile transmission project connecting the Vail and Tortolita substations. Interested parties wanting to intervene or protest must follow specific procedural rules and submit their filings by February 26, 2021. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides document access via its website due to COVID-19-related restrictions.