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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received various filings related to electric corporate actions and electric rate changes by different companies. Several applications seek authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act, while others pertain to triennial market power analyses for the Southwest Power Pool Inc. and other regions. The document details the companies involved, filing dates, accession numbers, and deadlines for public comments. The information can be accessed via the Commission's eLibrary system, and interested parties are encouraged to eFile interventions, protests, and other related documents. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with these processes.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project proposed by Texas Gas and Gulf South. This project involves upgrading and expanding natural gas facilities in Louisiana to provide increased transportation service for the Lake Charles area. According to the EA, the project's approval would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to submit comments on the EA by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including online submission or mailing.

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.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

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.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. Kern River Gas Transmission Company submitted a rate filing to be effective April 7, 2025, while RH energytrans, LLC requested a waiver concerning a filing requirement. Additionally, compliance filings and tariff amendments were made by Enable Gas Transmission, LLC, Viking Gas Transmission Company, and Adelphia Gateway, LLC. Public comments and protests must be submitted by specified deadlines, and the public can seek help from FERC’s Office of Public Participation for assistance with the filing process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) assigned staff members Rachael Warden and Elizabeth Molloy, who work in the Office of the General Counsel, to help with settlement talks related to the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project. These staff members are designated as non-decisional, meaning they won't be involved in decision-making on settlement agreements or the relicense application. Instead, different advisory staff will handle the review and processing of these matters. Furthermore, non-decisional staff and advisory staff are strictly prohibited from discussing the settlement and relicense application with each other.

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.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon certain natural gas pipelines and facilities in offshore Texas. This proposed abandonment would involve two supply laterals and associated facilities, with an estimated project cost of $2.6 million, and would not affect existing customers. The public has until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this project. All interested parties can access the relevant documents online through FERC's website or contact FERC for assistance.

HGE Energy Storage 4, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application to study the possible development of a pumped storage hydropower project near Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. This project would make use of the existing Shasta Lake as a lower reservoir and introduce a new upper reservoir, along with various construction components, to generate approximately 3,250,000 megawatt-hours of energy annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications within 60 days of this notice. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or via mail to FERC.