Search Results for keywords:"Algonquin Power

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA) for the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada. This project involves constructing a 400-megawatt solar power facility and a 700-megawatt battery energy storage system on BLM-managed land. The Department of the Interior has approved the BLM's decision to issue a right-of-way grant for the project, which includes changing the visual resource management classification of the area. The RMPA faced public protests and a Governor's review, but these processes were resolved without objections to the plan.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released NUREG-1307, Revision 18, which discusses changes in decommissioning waste disposal costs at low-level waste burial facilities. This report updates the formula used by nuclear power reactor licensees to determine the minimum funds required for decommissioning, including adjustments for labor, energy, and waste burial costs. It builds on previous revisions and indicates that decommissioning fund requirements might remain similar or slightly decrease compared to 2019 levels. The report considers public comments received during a comment period that ended in December 2020.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released the final version of NUREG-1307, Revision 20, titled “Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities.” This report updates the factors used to calculate the minimum funds needed for decommissioning nuclear reactors. Due to changes in costs at waste disposal facilities, many reactor operators will likely need less money than previously estimated. The public had the opportunity to comment on the draft version, and those comments were considered in finalizing the report.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several electric rate filings from various applicants including Stored Solar, LLC and others, Harts Mill Solar, LLC, Highlander Solar Energy Station 1, LLC, Cleco Power LLC, PacifiCorp, and more. These filings include notices of non-material changes, compliance filings with revised rate schedules, and tariff amendments. Public comments on these submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the specified dates. The filings can be accessed through FERC's eLibrary system, and interested parties may intervene or protest the proceedings by adhering to the specified regulations.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced several filings related to natural gas pipelines. These filings, which include rate adjustments and negotiated rate amendments, were submitted by various companies, such as Black Hills Wyoming Gas and Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, among others. Each filing has specific deadlines for comments, and the public can access details by querying the docket numbers on FERC's eLibrary system. Those wishing to participate in the proceedings must file their interventions or protests by the deadline.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received filings related to exempt wholesale generator status, electric rate filings, and amendments from various companies. Wild Plains Wind Project, LLC and Rio Lago Solar, LLC submitted self-certification notices for their exempt wholesale generator status. Additionally, Linden VFT, LLC filed an amendment to a transmission agreement, with other filings submitted by companies like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. and Georgia Power Company relating to service agreements and rate changes. Public comments, interventions, and protests on these filings are invited by specified deadlines, with more information available through FERC's eLibrary system. The Office of Public Participation offers support for public engagement in these proceedings.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a new rule regarding how to determine the availability of channels for unlicensed devices in the TV bands, which are known as white spaces. The FCC seeks feedback on using a model called Longley-Rice, which takes into account the terrain to predict signal availability more accurately compared to the current method. The aim is to see if this model can better serve both white space device users and television broadcasters while still protecting broadcast signals from interference. The FCC invites public comments on various technical and implementation aspects of using this model.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a temporary exemption for three senior reactor operators at Kansas State University (KSU). This exemption allows them to bypass certain requalification requirements due to an extended shutdown of KSU's nuclear reactor facility. The exemption is needed so they can resume fuel-related maintenance and return the facility to normal operations, with additional training conditions required by the NRC. The exemption will last until either 120 days after its issuance or until specific administrative restrictions related to a fuel issue are lifted.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced the denial of a petition to investigate a recall of Tesla vehicles over alleged sudden unintended acceleration (SUA). The petitioner, Mr. Brian Sparks, had claimed a defect caused these vehicles to accelerate unexpectedly, posing a safety risk. However, after extensive analysis of data from Tesla and crash incidents, NHTSA found that the cause of the alleged SUA incidents was most likely driver error, specifically pedal misapplication. The agency found no evidence of a defect in Tesla's motor, brake systems, or vehicle design that would justify a vehicle recall.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new rule to update its regulations by incorporating revisions to three regulatory guides related to Code Cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). These changes would provide new and updated engineering standards for nuclear power plant components, allowing licensees and applicants to use these standards as voluntary alternatives. The NRC is seeking public comments on this proposal, and if implemented, it is expected to reduce costs for both the NRC and the nuclear industry by simplifying compliance requirements. The aim is to ensure safety while aligning with contemporary engineering practices and international standards.