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Tucson Electric Power Company submitted a supplement to its petition for a declaratory order with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on February 16, 2021. The petition seeks incentive rate treatment for purchasing development rights and developing upgrades for a 64-mile transmission project connecting the Vail and Tortolita substations. Interested parties wanting to intervene or protest must follow specific procedural rules and submit their filings by February 26, 2021. The Commission encourages electronic filings and provides document access via its website due to COVID-19-related restrictions.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company has requested a temporary change to the water flow requirements at the Drum Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This change is needed to restore parts of the Lower Feeley Lake Dam. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) about this request and intends to release it by April 30, 2025, for public comments. The public can send their comments until March 10, 2025, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist with any questions or submissions.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company submitted a request on November 8, 2024, to temporarily change the flow requirements of the Haas-Kings Hydroelectric Project in California. The change involves stopping a supplemental water flow to replace a turbine valve from January 6 to May 31, 2025, ensuring a natural flow remains. Public comments on this request are accepted until January 15, 2025, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an environmental assessment by February 28, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has updated its regulations for testing and approving electric motor-driven equipment in gassy mines. The new rules allow manufacturers to use eight ANSI-approved standards for safety, which can replace some specific MSHA requirements but offer flexibility while maintaining safety. These changes are intended to encourage the use of innovative technology in mines and make the approval process more efficient for manufacturers. The rule becomes effective on January 9, 2025.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted an application to amend its license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project to support a new phase of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. This new phase involves removing several diversion dams to help restore fish habitats but does not include one planned construction measure from earlier evaluations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an environmental assessment on these recent changes, with a report expected by April 7, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Office of Public Participation.

Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. initially applied for a new license for their Uintah Hydroelectric Project on January 31, 2017. However, due to the high anticipated costs of operating the project under the new license, they decided to withdraw their application on December 23, 2020. The withdrawal became official on January 8, 2021, after no one opposed it, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission took no action against it. Consequently, the Commission terminated the proceeding and instructed Moon Lake to file an application to surrender the project.

Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC has applied to renew its authorization to export electric energy from the U.S. to Mexico under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Energy oversees such exports and is reviewing this application while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Public comments on the application are open until January 21, 2025. The decision will take into account environmental impacts and the potential effects on the U.S. power supply.

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.

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 Transit Administration (FTA) is considering a temporary waiver for the Buy America requirements on battery electric minibuses due to the lack of U.S.-manufactured options that meet these standards. This waiver would allow transit providers to buy these buses despite not meeting local manufacturing rules, as long as certain conditions are met, like having a battery-powered system and specific vehicle size and design features. The FTA seeks public feedback on whether they should implement this waiver or make any changes to it. If the waiver is granted, it will help improve access to zero-emission public transportation for routes with fewer passengers, potentially leading to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.