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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a change to the operating license for Florida Power and Light Company's Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 4. This amendment would delay the installation of new reactor coolant pump seals from spring 2025 to spring 2027 due to unexpected fabrication delays. The NRC has preliminarily determined that this change does not pose significant safety risks and is accepting public comments until March 21, 2025. Requests for a hearing or petitions to intervene can be filed by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched an investigation into whether the Basin Electric Power Cooperative's 2020 Rate Schedule A and Wholesale Power Contracts are unfair or discriminatory. The investigation is under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. Anyone interested in participating must file a request with FERC through either electronic means or mail within 21 days. FERC encourages electronic filings and provides resources for public participation and assistance through their Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a specific project. This request was submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on December 6, 2024. The Michigan authorities have one year, until December 6, 2025, to make a decision on this request. If no action is taken by that date, the certification will be considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

On March 17, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received a request from the New York Power Authority for water quality certification related to a project. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has notified the New York DEC that it has one year, until March 17, 2026, to act on this certification request. If the DEC fails to make a decision by that date, the requirement for certification is considered waived according to the Clean Water Act.

On December 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) about receiving a water quality certification request from Northern States Power Company for a project. According to the Clean Water Act, Michigan EGLE has until December 6, 2025, to decide on the certification request. If they don't act by this deadline, the request is considered waived. The notice, filed by the FERC Secretary, Debbie-Anne A. Reese, was published in the Federal Register with the document number 2025-00085.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) received a request from Indiana Michigan Power Company for water quality certification related to a project, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This request, which was received on February 25, 2025, falls under the Clean Water Act and the Commission's regulations. Michigan EGLE has a one-year deadline, until February 25, 2026, to act on this request. If they fail to do so, the certification will be waived by default.

Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC, co-licensees, have filed a Non-capacity Amendment of License for two projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine. They plan to upgrade generating units, install a new transformer, and modify transmission lines, which will change the installed capacity and transmission infrastructure. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced it intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for these projects, scheduled for completion by May 5, 2025, with a 30-day comment period to follow. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and filings related to this process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Oglethorpe Power Corporation for a new major license to operate the Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project located on Heath Creek in Georgia. This project includes various structures like a dam, reservoir, and a powerhouse with a total capacity of 904 megawatts. The public has 60 days from the notice date to intervene or protest this application. The information is available for review online, and assistance in navigating the process is provided by the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to the operating license of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Minnesota. The proposed amendment seeks to update the plant's Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme. This change is requested urgently to avoid unnecessary emergency declarations due to fluctuating river levels that affected the plant earlier. The public can submit comments on this amendment by March 6, 2025, and request a hearing by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Airbus Helicopters Model EC175B helicopter, which features a new 30-minute all engines operating (AEO) power rating for use in search and rescue missions. This power rating allows hovering at increased power for up to 30 minutes, which current airworthiness regulations do not adequately address. To ensure safety, the FAA requires evaluations of cooling effects, monitoring of power usage via cockpit instruments, and specific power limitations. Comments on these special conditions can be submitted to the FAA by June 2, 2025.