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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11763
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received various filings related to electricity matters, including applications for authorization, self-certifications, changes in status, and tariff filings. Notable applications include those from companies seeking market-based rate authority and entities like Hamilton Liberty LLC, Dodge Flat Solar, Prairie State Solar, and others for generator applications. Interested parties are reminded to submit any interventions or protests by the specified comment dates to become part of the proceedings. The filings are accessible through FERC's eLibrary for more detailed information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got some forms from energy companies wanting to change how they sell electricity or use their power plants. People have a chance to say what they think about these changes before a certain date, but you can check them out online too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9543
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings related to electric rate and tariff amendments. These include applications and notices of changes from various entities like Calistoga Resiliency Center, LLC, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, and others. The public has until specific dates in February 2025 to comment on these filings, which are accessible through FERC's online eLibrary system. FERC encourages electronic filing and offers support through its Office of Public Participation for those needing assistance in navigating the process.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC is looking at changes to electricity prices and rules from different companies, and people can say what they think about these changes on FERC's website before the end of February 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8354
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings related to electric rate changes and cancellations from various companies, including Community Wind North, Southwest Power Pool, and PJM Interconnection. These documents involve tariff cancellations and initial or amendment rate filings, with effective dates ranging from January 1, 2021, to April 1, 2021. Comments on these filings were due by February 19, 2021. Interested parties were instructed to follow FERC's regulations and guidelines for interventions or protests to become a part of the proceedings. Information on these filings can be accessed through FERC's eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC got some papers from companies about changing electricity prices or canceling things. People could say what they thought about these changes before February 19, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7518
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has proposed changes to improve the operations of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), which oversees the reliability of the Bulk Power System. Under the new proposal, the ERO would need to submit performance assessments every three years instead of every five years, ensuring more timely reviews. FERC also suggests including more detailed discussions in these assessments and setting up a formal public comment period for stakeholders to provide suggestions. These changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the ERO and adapt to the rapid changes in the electric industry.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants the people who make sure our electricity stays on to check their work more often, every three years instead of five, and ask people for ideas on doing a better job. They're doing this because they want to make sure our power stays reliable as things change.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96627
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes changes to its life insurance regulations to make it easier for terminally ill service members and their families to access benefits. Typically, a terminally ill person must apply for their Accelerated Benefit, which allows them to receive part of their insurance payout early. However, the rule change would allow an alternate applicant, like someone with power of attorney, to apply if the insured person cannot do so themselves because of medical reasons. This update would also make it clear who qualifies as a dependent for insurance coverage and aligns VA's practices with industry standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The VA wants to change its rules to help sick soldiers and their families get their life insurance money faster by letting someone else, like a trusted friend, fill out the forms if they can't do it themselves because they're too sick.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10602
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing Revision 4 to their Regulatory Guide 1.136, titled β€œDesign Limits, Loading Combinations, Materials, Construction, and Testing of Concrete Containments.” This guide updates the standards and guidance for materials and procedures used in building concrete containment structures in nuclear power plants. It endorses, with specific exceptions, the 2019 version of codes set by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) related to such constructions. The document also clarifies that the new guide isn't mandatory for license holders, meaning they aren't required to follow it, though it provides useful methodologies to meet existing regulatory requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. group that checks on nuclear plants wants to use new, better rules for building safe concrete walls around reactors. They say these rules aren't required, but they help make sure everything is built well.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7086
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comments on how to handle the accounting and reporting of certain renewable energy assets like solar and wind within the Uniform System of Accounts. They are considering creating new accounts specifically for these kinds of energy sources and are also looking at how these changes could affect utility rates. Additionally, the Commission is evaluating how to properly record renewable energy credits, similar to how sulfur dioxide allowances are tracked. Comments on these proposals are sought to help in making informed decisions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know how to keep track of counting energy from wind and sun, like they count money, and they're asking people for ideas on how this might change what we pay for electricity.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7081
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on potential changes to how financial assurance measures are required for hydroelectric project licenses. This inquiry aims to determine if additional financial safeguards are needed to ensure that hydroelectric projects can maintain safety and environmental standards throughout their operation. Different options being considered include requiring bonds, creating trust or remediation funds, or mandating insurance policies for potential hazards. Comments on these proposals, including any alternative suggestions, are due by March 29, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether hydroelectric power projects, like big water wheels, should have more money saved up just in case something bad happens, like a dam breaking. They want to know if these projects should have things like special safety money or insurance to make sure they can fix things if needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 148
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) proposed amendments to its Listed Company Manual to modify rules about shareholder approvals for certain stock issuances. These changes are aimed at making it easier for companies to raise capital by aligning NYSE's rules more closely with those of Nasdaq and NYSE American. The amendments include updates to how shareholder approval is needed for transactions involving related parties and large stock issuances. The goal of these changes is to facilitate free market practices while ensuring investor protection remains strong.

    Simple Explanation

    The New York Stock Exchange wants to change some of its rules to make it easier for companies to get money from investors, kind of like how other stock markets already do it, but they promise to still take care of the people's money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96219
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary finding that solar cells from Vietnam are being sold in the United States at unfairly low prices. This preliminary determination covers sales from October 2023 to March 2024, and adjustments have been made to account for any subsidies affecting the pricing. Details of the investigation, such as the calculation methods and critical circumstances, are outlined in a memo accessible online. Final decisions will be made after public comments and further proceedings, with the possibility of a change in measures based on future findings.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government thinks that some solar panels from Vietnam are being sold too cheaply in America, and they want to make sure everything is fair by checking it out before making a final decision.