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William T. White has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold interlocking positions under the Federal Power Act. Anyone wishing to comment or oppose this filing must follow specific FERC procedures and submit their papers by January 8, 2025. The full document is available online, and FERC encourages electronic submissions. Assistance is available through FERC's Office of Public Participation for those needing help understanding the process.

The Department of Energy issued a rule to correct technical errors in the Code of Federal Regulations. Specifically, changes were made to Title 10, Parts 200 to 499. These changes include revising a section regarding household electrical appliances' standby power measurement (IEC 62301) and making specific amendments to Appendix X1 about measuring the energy consumption of dehumidifiers. The amendments clarify the methods and conditions for testing dehumidifiers' energy use.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received and published a petition from Air Innovations seeking a waiver from the standard DOE test procedures for certain wine cellar cooling systems. Air Innovations claims that the current test, which evaluates systems at a 35°F temperature, does not accurately reflect the energy usage of their models, which are designed for wine storage at 55°F. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order allowing Air Innovations to use an alternate test procedure with revised temperature and humidity settings for these systems while they consider the petition further. Public comments on the matter are invited until February 11, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a request from Duke Energy Progress, LLC to renew the operating license for the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2, located in South Carolina. This renewal would allow the plant to continue operation for an additional 20 years beyond its current license expiry date of July 31, 2030. The application was submitted on April 1, 2025, and more details, including the chance for public hearings, will be announced in future Federal Register notices. Residents near the plant can review the application at the Hartsville Memorial Public Library.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its consideration of three amendment requests related to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The NRC plans to determine that these amendments pose no significant hazards. Since these requests include sensitive information, the NRC has set special procedures for accessing this information to prepare for any challenges. The public can comment on these requests, and those interested in hearings or interventions have specific deadlines to file their requests.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. This change involves amendments to the fee schedule for the use of "Dedicated Cores," a service that enhances trading speed and performance by allocating dedicated CPU processing power to users. Users who opt for this service can use up to two Dedicated Cores free of charge, while additional cores incur a scalable fee based on usage. This service is optional and aims to provide firms, especially those sensitive to latency, a more efficient trading experience.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Austro Engine GmbH Model E4 and E4P engines. This rule responds to piston failures due to a manufacturing defect, which could lead to a loss of engine power. The AD requires repetitive oil analyses and, if issues are found, the replacement of engine components or the engine core. This action aims to ensure the safety and effective performance of these aviation engines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update an existing Airworthiness Directive for Robinson Helicopter Company's R44 and R44 II models. This proposed rule aims to clarify inspections of certain parts due to potential fatigue cracking that could lead to loss of control. The FAA seeks public comments by March 17, 2025, and estimates the inspection and potential replacement efforts will impact 1,725 helicopters. The rule ensures the safety of these helicopters by improving maintenance procedures.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Rivers Electric, LLC for a subsequent minor license to operate the Mill Pond Hydroelectric Project on Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. The project encompasses several existing structures, including a dam, reservoir, intake structure, and powerhouse, with plans to continue operating in a run-of-river mode, ensuring water outflow matches inflow. Interested parties can request additional studies or cooperating agency status by May 30, 2025, and the application is not yet ready for environmental analysis. Public engagement is encouraged, with resources available for guidance and participation in the process.