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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.

Northern States Power Company has applied for a license renewal for the Superior Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission believes this project might not significantly impact the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment. This document will be reviewed by interested parties, and their feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. Public engagement is encouraged, and the Commission is available to assist with inquiries and filing processes.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a draft Regulatory Guide (DG-1423) titled "Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors." This guide is a proposed update to an existing guide and aims to endorse recent revisions of key documents related to emergency response for nuclear reactors. Specific updates include supporting a remote response capability for emergency responders and updating emergency action levels for non-passive reactors. The NRC encourages comments by April 9, 2025, and provides multiple methods for public submission of feedback.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a draft regulatory guide, DG-1303, for public comment, titled "Application and Testing of Safety-Related Diesel Generators in Nuclear Power." This guide, a revision of Regularity Guide 1.9, provides updated guidance for ensuring emergency power supplies in nuclear power plants meet safety regulations. The draft endorses certain IEEE standards to certify that these power supplies are reliable and capable during emergencies. The public can submit comments by February 18, 2021, through various channels detailed in the notice.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request to amend the operating license for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2, located in Michigan. This amendment would allow a one-time extension of the current 15-year interval for the plant's integrated leak rate test by about 18 months, extending it until the startup following the fall 2022 refueling. The NRC has determined that this proposed change does not significantly increase safety risks and is seeking public feedback on this assessment. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, or intervene in the process through established procedures.

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.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a draft report, NUREG-1482, Revision 4, for public comment. This document provides guidance on testing programs for pumps, valves, and dynamic restraints, known as snubbers, in nuclear power plants. It emphasizes the NRC's role in developing standards alongside the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Comments can be submitted electronically by April 14, 2025, and the report reflects updates to reflect lessons learned and operational experiences.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reopening the public comment period for a draft regulatory guide, DG-1361, titled "Environmental Qualification of Certain Electrical Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants." Originally published for comments on December 17, 2020, the initial comment period ended on February 16, 2021. To provide more time for feedback, the NRC has extended the comment period by an additional 60 days, with a new deadline of April 19, 2021. The draft guide proposes a new standard for assessing the safety equipment at nuclear power plants and includes updates from past standards and additional international guidelines.

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (Vermont DEC) received a request from Green Mountain Power Corporation for water quality certification as part of a project on January 22, 2021. According to federal regulations, they have one year to act on this request, with the deadline to act being January 22, 2022. If Vermont DEC does not respond by this date, they will waive their authority to certify the project under the Clean Water Act. This information was communicated to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on January 25, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement concerning the Clinton Power Station in Illinois. This statement is related to the proposed 20-year renewal of the station's operating license. A virtual public meeting is planned for May 6, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically until June 2, 2025. The draft includes analysis of environmental impacts and considers alternatives to the renewal, with preliminary findings suggesting the renewal's impacts are manageable and should be considered by energy planners.