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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and compliance reports. Companies like Columbia Gas of Virginia, DBM Pipeline, Iroquois Gas Transmission, and MountainWest Pipeline have submitted formal documentation regarding rate adjustments and compliance with regulations. The public is invited to provide their comments by specific dates, with the option to intervene or protest the proceedings if desired. These filings can be accessed online via the FERC's eLibrary system, and additional support is available through the Commission’s Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that the California State Water Resources Control Board received an application for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification from the South Sutter Water District on October 25, 2024. The Water Board must respond to this request by October 25, 2025. If the Board fails to act by then, the certification requirement will be considered waived according to federal law.

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.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon ten gas wells and related infrastructure in Ohio as part of the Southcentral Ohio Well Abandonments Project. Columbia assures that this will not affect the existing storage fields' capacity or service. The public is invited to participate by filing protests, interventions, or comments by March 15, 2021. More information and the necessary forms for participation are available on the FERC website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding the Fiske Hydro, Inc.'s request to surrender its license and shut down the Fiske Mill Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. This review concluded that the surrender wouldn't significantly affect the environment. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 5, 2025. FERC aims to promote public participation and can be contacted for assistance with the process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the information collection, FERC-725. This collection involves the certification of Electric Reliability Organizations (EROs) and the procedures for electric reliability standards. The agency has maintained the existing reporting requirements and is looking to extend the collection process by three years. Comments are due by April 16, 2025, and can be submitted online or through mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several filings related to natural gas pipelines. These include compliance filings from Bear Creek Storage Company and Columbia Gas Transmission regarding annual fuel summaries and penalty revenue crediting reports. For those interested in participating in these cases, the deadline to submit comments or intervene was specified as December 23 and 24, 2024, depending on the filing. The filings are accessible online, and more information on how to participate can be found on the Commission's website.

Cibola Renewables, LLC, has filed a notice of intent to build a small hydropower facility with a capacity of up to 3 kilowatts on a canal in New Mexico. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a preliminary determination that the project qualifies as a conduit hydropower facility, which means it doesn't require a license. People have 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments or motions to intervene. FERC encourages electronic submissions, which can be made through their website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed an application for a new major license for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project, located on the South Fork Stanislaus River in California. The project includes several structures such as a dam, reservoir, and powerhouse. The public is invited to file protests or motions to intervene within 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can access more information and file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation into the Upper Missouri G. & T. Electric Cooperative, Inc., focusing on whether their Formula Rate and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. This action is pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act. FERC has set the refund effective date as the date when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the order's issuance date to file a notice if they want to participate in the proceedings, and FERC encourages electronic submissions through their website.