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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received an application from the City of Columbia, South Carolina, to amend its non-capacity license for the Columbia Hydroelectric Project. This amendment is needed to repair damage caused by heavy rain and flooding in 2015, including the replacement of headgates and generating equipment, as well as canal embankment repairs. The FERC staff has agreed to adopt Environmental Assessments prepared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which concluded that the repairs do not significantly impact the environment. For more information, the public is encouraged to contact the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced an investigation into the rates proposed by Highlander Solar Energy Station 1, LLC to determine if they are unfair or against the law. This inquiry is under section 206 of the Federal Power Act, with the refund effective date being the same as the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Interested parties who wish to participate must file their intent with the Commission within 21 days from the order's issuance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Commonwealth LNG Project in response to a court ruling that found FERC did not properly assess the project's cumulative nitrogen dioxide emissions. The draft EIS evaluates these environmental effects, helping FERC reconsider the project. The document is available for public comment until April 7, 2025, and people can submit comments electronically or by mail. Interested individuals can also seek to become official intervenors in the proceedings to engage more directly.

The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for the Savannah River Site will hold an online virtual meeting on March 22, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make recommendations related to environmental restoration and waste management. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend or submit public comments via email before or after the meeting, as live public comments will not be accepted during the session. This notice is published in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a technical conference on February 24, 2021, to discuss the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR) requirements. This conference aims to create a platform for staff, those filing the reports, and data users to talk about potential changes to EQR data fields. It will be the first in a series of meetings reviewing the EQR requirements. Updates about the conferences will be available in Docket No. AD21-8-000, and notifications can be subscribed to through the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a meeting scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC. This meeting is open to the public and will cover items on the agenda, which can change without further notice. Information about the meeting and any changes can be accessed through the Commission's website. A free webcast of the meeting will be available online, and following the meeting, a press briefing will be held, also available for viewing by the public.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast live on the Commission’s website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will take place, viewable in person or online, though it won't be broadcasted on television. For inquiries, individuals can contact Debbie-Anne A. Reese at (202) 502-8400 or use the Commission’s website for more information.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to abandon parts of its pipelines, known as the 507G Line Abandonment Project. The project involves leaving 59.6 miles of pipeline in place and removing 15.8 miles, while also relocating a facility used for cleaning and inspecting pipelines. FERC plans to prepare an environmental assessment, inviting public comments, and completing the review by April 25, 2025, with a final decision deadline by July 24, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, with resources available to help individuals engage in the process.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to prepare a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for cleanup efforts at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California, focusing on Area IV and the Northern Buffer Zone. This SEIS will explore new alternatives for soil remediation, as prior efforts have faced challenges like unattainable cleanup standards and false positive results in testing. The DOE seeks public comments on these plans during a 60-day scoping period and will hold two public meetings to gather input and discuss the proposed actions and their potential environmental impacts. The SEIS aims to ensure that the cleanup is thorough and complies with environmental regulations to protect public health and safety.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an annual license to the City of St. Cloud for operating the St. Cloud Hydroelectric Project No. 4108. This license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, unless a new license is granted before then. If a new license is not issued by that date, the annual license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The City of St. Cloud will continue to operate under the terms of the previous license until a new decision is made.