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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed Pacific Gas and Electric Company's request to amend the license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project, which is part of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. As part of the planned Phase 2, several old dams would be removed, although a previously proposed connector tunnel will not be included. FERC's environmental assessment concluded these changes would not have a significant negative impact on the environment. The assessment and related documents are available on the FERC website, and public comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until May 5, 2025.

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 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted a request from Louisiana Energy Services, operating as Urenco USA, to amend its special nuclear materials license to increase the uranium enrichment limit at the National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico. This amendment includes raising the enrichment level from 5.5% to below 10% for on-site recycling and support systems and removing certain storage controls. Because the request contains sensitive information, the NRC has detailed procedures for how people can gain access to this information if they need it to participate in a hearing about the amendment. Those interested must file requests by specific deadlines, follow new filing rules, and comply with security checks for access to sensitive data.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a request from Louisiana Energy Services, LLC to amend a specific nuclear materials license for their uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico. The amendment seeks to remove a condition that limits where depleted uranium can be sent for processing. A period is open until March 31, 2025, for the public to request a hearing or to petition to intervene regarding this proposed change. The NRC will conduct both safety and environmental reviews before making a decision.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted an application to amend its license for the Battle Creek Hydroelectric Project to support a new phase of the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project. This new phase involves removing several diversion dams to help restore fish habitats but does not include one planned construction measure from earlier evaluations. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an environmental assessment on these recent changes, with a report expected by April 7, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Office of Public Participation.