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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application by Forestport Hydro, LLC for a new license for the Forestport Hydroelectric Project located on the Black River in Oneida County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, power canals, and a powerhouse, and Forestport Hydro intends to continue operating it in a run-of-river mode while maintaining certain water levels. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any additional study requests or requests for cooperating agency status by April 28, 2025, and can access documents online through the Commission's website. Modifications and a procedural schedule are outlined, with a final decision on the environmental analysis being anticipated later in 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has amended its spent fuel storage regulations, updating the NAC Multi-Purpose Canister (NAC-MPC) System to include a new Amendment No. 9 and revisions to Amendments 6, 7, and 8 for Certificate of Compliance No. 1025. This change clarifies the design and technical specifications of the NAC-MPC System, particularly regarding distinctions between the vertical concrete cask body and lid. The changes do not significantly alter the cask's design, ensuring it remains safe in the event of accidents, and public health and safety continue to be protected. This rule will be effective on May 13, 2025, unless significant objections are raised.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric corporate and rate matters. These include requests for authorization for mergers, tariff revisions, and rate application supplements from companies like Altamont Winds LLC and Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm LLC. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or intervene by specific dates. Instructions for accessing the filings and participation procedures are provided on the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has finalized a rule clarifying timelines and requirements for water quality certifications under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act related to hydroelectric projects. This rule specifies that certifying authorities have one year to act on certification requests and affirms that projects discharging into U.S. waters need such certification or a waiver. The regulation updates language for consistency with Environmental Protection Agency terms and sets a timeline for filing certification requests. Changes include revising when certain certifications are required and ensuring procedural alignment with existing federal laws, aiming to enhance clarity, efficiency, and consistency in related hydroelectric proceedings.

The Department of Commerce has approved applications for duty-free entry of several scientific instruments from foreign manufacturers, as no equivalent instruments are made in the United States. The approved instruments, which will be used in research projects at institutions like MIT, Harvard, the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, include lasers and a wave generator system. These tools are intended for advanced scientific experiments, such as quantum physics research, molecular studies, and engineering studies of ship motions in water waves. The decision was made with no public objections.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced its receipt of several filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate changes. Notable submissions include filings from New Madrid Solar, LLC and Forgeview Solar, LLC for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators, and various tariff amendments and service agreements by entities like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC, with different proposed effective dates. Members of the public have the opportunity to comment or intervene in these matters by specific deadlines, as outlined in the notice. For additional help or information, the public can contact the Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is updating the test procedures for compressors to correct errors and ensure calculations are accurate across different conditions, such as altitude. These changes include fixing formulas for efficiency calculations and updating the definition of "air compressor" to clarify that multiple compression elements are included. The updates align DOE procedures with industry standards and are designed to be more precise without adding extra testing burdens on manufacturers. The updated rules will be effective April 2, 2025, and mandatory for product testing by July 16, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple electric rate filings, including compliance and amendment filings, from various companies such as Morris Cogeneration, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Calpine Mid-Merit II, and others. These filings involve updates to their rate schedules, proposed cancellations, and authorization requests with specific effective dates. Additionally, a filing for foreign utility company status was received from I Squared Capital. Individuals interested in these proceedings must file interventions or protests by the specified comment deadlines to participate.

President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on April 8, 2025, to extend the compliance timeline for certain coal-fired power plants regarding a rule established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule, initially set to be fully complied with by July 8, 2027, mandates stricter emissions standards that require yet-to-be developed technology. The proclamation grants a two-year exemption until July 8, 2029, allowing these plants to follow previous standards. This decision was made to protect national security and the economy, and to avoid potential job losses and energy shortages.

The document is a notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding various filings it has received. These include accounting requests, corporate filings, exempt wholesale generator filings, and electric rate filings. Many of these filings involve companies such as Michigan Electric Transmission Company LLC, Southern California Edison Company, and New York Independent System Operator, Inc. The notice provides docket numbers, descriptions, and deadlines for public comments or interventions, encouraging participation through eFiling and providing additional contact information for public assistance.