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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.

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 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 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 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.

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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing a document called NUREG-2103, titled “Knowledge and Abilities Catalog for Nuclear Power Plant Operators: Westinghouse AP1000 Pressurized Water Reactors.” This publication provides guidelines for developing exams to license operators at Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, following federal regulations about operator licenses. The NRC made it public for comments in 2011, collected feedback, and adjusted the content based on additional procedures developed later. This document is not considered a major rule, according to the Congressional Review Act.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received a petition from San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, Friends of the Earth, and Environmental Working Group requesting the immediate closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant due to earthquake risks. This request was made on March 4, 2024, with supplements added on June 7 and October 30, 2024. The petition has been referred to the NRC's enforcement petition process. The NRC's Petition Review Board is reviewing specific concerns, including the reliability of seismic source characterizations and earthquake modeling used by the plant's operator, Pacific Gas & Electric Company.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

Green Development, LLC filed a complaint against New England Power Company and Narragansett Electric Company, alleging unauthorized charges for certain solar projects in Rhode Island. They claim these companies imposed charges not allowed under the applicable tariff, violating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rules and federal law. Green Development wants FERC to declare these charges unfair, stop them, and issue refunds. Interested parties must file protests or become part of the proceedings by a specified deadline.