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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.

The City of Springfield, Illinois, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) filed a proposed rate schedule on December 31, 2020, detailing their revenue requirements for providing Reactive Supply and Voltage Control services. This filing follows the Open Access Transmission and Energy Markets Tariff of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. Individuals who want to intervene or protest this filing must submit their requests by January 21, 2021. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic submissions via their website, and more information can be found there using the document's docket number.

Green Mountain Power Corporation applied for a new major license to operate the Bolton Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Winooski River in Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has indicated that licensing the project is unlikely to have a major negative impact on the environment. As a result, they plan to prepare and circulate an Environmental Assessment for review by all interested parties. Feedback will be considered before the Commission makes its final decision on licensing.

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.

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) 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.

The Kennebunk Light and Power District has applied to surrender its license for the Lower Mousam Hydroelectric Project in Maine because it is no longer cost-effective. The district plans to deactivate the facility without removing the dams, a proposal that numerous groups, including environmental organizations, have opposed, suggesting instead that the dams should be completely removed. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plan to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed surrender and has invited relevant agencies to cooperate in its preparation. The EA is expected to be issued by April 2025.