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Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to give up its license for the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project on the Black River, New York. The application comes after the company deemed continued operations economically unfeasible due to anticipated licensing conditions. The company plans to remove the hydropower equipment but will keep the recreational facilities, with the dam's management returning to the New York State Canal Corporation. The public can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this matter until April 11, 2025, using FERC's electronic or postal filing systems.

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (NAMC) has submitted a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, detailing changes in its membership. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to recover only actual damages under certain conditions. New members have joined NAMC, while some members have withdrawn from the group. NAMC's membership will continue to change, and it will keep notifying the relevant authorities about these changes.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection called FERC-725D, which pertains to reliability standards for facilities design, connections, and maintenance. This involves transferring specific standards (FAC-003-5 and FAC-008-5) into FERC-725D to better manage vegetation around transmission lines and ensure reliable facility ratings. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection, with comments due by March 28, 2025.

This Federal Register notice provides information on several filings related to electric corporate and rate processes managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The document lists applicants such as Altona Solar, LLC, Weld Energy Storage, LLC, and PJM Interconnection, among others. These entities have submitted various applications, including requests for authorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of self-certification for exempt wholesale generator status, and compliance filings related to electric rates and tariffs. Individuals or organizations interested in intervening, protesting, or participating in these proceedings are encouraged to do so by the specified deadlines. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with these proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comments on the information collection known as FERC-725, which deals with electric reliability standards. This information collection includes requirements for assessing reliability, developing standards, ensuring compliance, and performing assessments. The comments are due by March 10, 2025, and can be submitted via the FERC website or through mail. There are no changes to the existing reporting requirements, and FERC is seeking a three-year extension for these requirements.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an existing information collection, titled "Physical Protection of Plants and Materials." This collection, which requires an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval, focuses on maintaining a physical protection system and security organization for nuclear materials. The NRC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and efficiency of this information collection. Comments must be submitted by February 4, 2025, and can be sent electronically via the Federal Rulemaking Website.

The Department of Commerce approved requests from several universities, allowing them to import scientific instruments without paying duty fees. The universities, including Arizona State University and University of Colorado, among others, sought specialized equipment made in countries like Germany and China, which are not manufactured in the U.S. These instruments will be used for advanced research in fields such as high-pressure materials science, quantum information processing, and climate change studies. No public comments were received opposing the duty-free entry of these scientific items.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have jointly proposed a new rule seeking public input on extending the Secretary of Labor's review system to specific temporary labor certification cases. This rule will allow the Secretary of Labor to review decisions related to H-2B temporary labor certifications made by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Labor's Administrative Review Board. The proposal includes updates to existing regulations and aims to maintain efficient handling of cases without notable disruption. The departments are encouraging public comments on this proposed rule to ensure informed decision-making.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have issued a rule to expand the discretionary review authority of the Secretary of Labor to include certain H-2B temporary labor certification cases. This rule allows the Secretary to review cases that are pending before or have been decided by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). The rule is part of a broader effort to ensure that internal processes are properly supervised by the Secretary and is expected to be used mainly for cases of notable importance. Public comments are encouraged, but significant adverse comments could halt the rule's implementation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final rule to update its regulations by incorporating the latest standards (Version 004) for business practices and communication protocols for public utilities. These standards, developed by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), aim to enhance consistency in utility operations and bolster cybersecurity. FERC requires utilities to make compliance filings by June 27, 2025, and to implement cybersecurity standards by February 27, 2026, with the remaining standards by August 27, 2026. The rule ensures public utilities adhere to updated practices that support reliable and secure energy systems.