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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitats for four species of freshwater mussels: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. These designations spread across 17 states in the United States, covering approximately 3,974 river miles. The critical habitats are aimed at protecting key environmental features essential for the mussels' survival, such as suitable water flow, quality, and host fish presence. The agency is inviting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2025, and has also released an economic analysis regarding the designations.

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.

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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has begun an investigation into whether the pricing schedule of Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC is unfair or illegal under the Federal Power Act. This investigation was initiated on December 2, 2024, with the refund effective date being the publication date of the notice in the Federal Register. People interested in participating in the case must file a notice to intervene within 21 days of the order's date. FERC encourages electronic filing of related documents and offers assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

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.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has started an investigation into whether the depreciation rates proposed by Evergy Kansas Central, Inc., Evergy Kansas South, Inc., and Evergy Metro, Inc. are unfair or illegal. As part of this investigation, on November 29, 2024, the Commission set a refund effective date aligned with the publication of the notice in the Federal Register. If people want to be involved in this case, they need to file a notice within 21 days. The Commission encourages using its online resources for accessing documents and submitting filings.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is seeking public input and nominations regarding potential commercial wind energy leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Guam. This initiative aims to gather information on local site conditions, resources, and usage to decide whether to hold a competitive lease sale or issue a noncompetitive lease. BOEM is working with various stakeholders, including federal agencies and local communities, to evaluate suitable areas for offshore wind projects. Feedback is essential to identify areas that are appropriate for development and address any concerns or conflicts with existing ocean uses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 23, 2020. This change removes certain allowances, known as variances, that were previously granted to the Illinois Power Holdings and AmerenEnergy Medina Valley Cogen facilities, specifically regarding sulfur dioxide emission standards. As a result, stricter limits on emissions will be applied to all current coal-fired electrical generating units at these facilities. The changes will take effect on March 31, 2021.