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Green Mountain Power Corporation applied for a new major license to operate the Bolton Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Winooski River in Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff has indicated that licensing the project is unlikely to have a major negative impact on the environment. As a result, they plan to prepare and circulate an Environmental Assessment for review by all interested parties. Feedback will be considered before the Commission makes its final decision on licensing.

Lake Lynn Generation, LLC has been granted an annual license to operate the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project until a new license is issued or the project is disposed of according to the Federal Power Act. This annual license is effective from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025. If a new license or other action is not completed by November 30, 2025, the license will automatically renew unless the Commission decides otherwise. The current terms and conditions will remain in place during this period.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed expansion of the Port Arthur LNG Terminal in Texas. This project, initiated by Port Arthur LNG Phase II, LLC and PALNG Common Facilities Company, LLC, seeks to nearly double the terminal’s capacity to liquefy natural gas for export. The EA concludes that, with appropriate measures, the expansion would not significantly impact the human environment. Various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Coast Guard, collaborated on this assessment. Public comments on the EA are invited and must be submitted by February 15, 2021.

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 an environmental assessment (EA) for the Rover-Sunny Farms Receipt and Delivery Meter Station Project, proposed by Rover Pipeline LLC. This project involves constructing facilities in Hancock County, Ohio, to handle renewable natural gas and natural gas deliveries. The EA concludes that the project won't significantly impact the environment. Those wishing to comment on the EA can do so electronically or by mail until February 24, 2025, but it will not provide them with intervenor status in related proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed the Empire District Electric Company's application to operate the Ozark Beach Hydroelectric Project on the White River in Missouri. They have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA), which finds that the project, with necessary environmental protections, will not significantly impact the environment. The public can view the EA online and has 30 days to file comments. FERC encourages electronic comments but accepts paper submissions as well. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist with inquiries and help the public engage with the process.

PE Hydro Generation, LLC has filed an application to obtain a license for the Warren Hydroelectric Project in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that they will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) as part of the review process, indicating that the project is unlikely to significantly impact the environment. The EA will be shared for public comment, and interaction is encouraged. For public assistance or inquiries, individuals can contact the Commission’s Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received filings related to natural gas pipeline rate and refund reports. A key filing comes from Southeast Supply Header, LLC, involving a rate adjustment effective March 1, 2025. Those wishing to participate or comment in these proceedings must follow specific rules and submit their input by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025. The public can access more information and assistance for participation through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

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.

The Western Area Power Administration has approved a new provisional formula rate for the electric service of the Provo River Project, effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. This new rate schedule, known as PR-3, will replace the existing PR-2 rate schedule, which expires in 2025. While the formula for the rate hasn't changed, it updates some contract references. The rate will remain provisional until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives final approval, or it could be replaced sooner if another rate comes into effect.