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Lock 7 Hydro Partners, LLC has filed an application for a new major license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Station, located on the Kentucky River. The public is invited to submit comments on this application until February 25, 2021, via FERC's electronic filing system or by mail. The project includes various existing facilities like a dam, powerhouse, and transmission line and is expected to produce an average of 9,200 megawatt-hours annually. FERC staff will prepare an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement to assess the environmental impacts and alternatives, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, no public scoping meetings will be held; written comments are encouraged instead.

Allegheny Hydro Group Lock and Dam 4, Inc., a subsidiary of Current Hydro LLC, has filed a notice of intent to seek a license for the Allegheny Lock and Dam 4 Hydropower Project located in Pennsylvania. They have been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process and have begun consultations with various agencies related to environmental and historical preservation laws. The project will partially occupy federal land and aims to harness hydropower from the Allegheny River. The public can access more details and participate in the process through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) website.

Low Head Hydro M 8, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a new hydropower project at Mississippi Lock and Dam 8, located between Wisconsin and Minnesota. This project would include a powerhouse with ten turbines and is estimated to generate about 46,600 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. The permit, if issued, would give Low Head Hydro M 8 priority to apply for a license, although it doesn't authorize starting construction or entering lands without permission. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice issuance to file comments or compete with the application.

Kram Hydro 10, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Mississippi Lock and Dam #20 Hydroelectric Project on the Mississippi River near Lima Township, Illinois. If granted, this permit would give Kram Hydro 10 priority to apply for a license to build the hydropower project, which would generate an estimated 252.8 gigawatt hours of electricity annually using two 20-megawatt Kaplan turbines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice's publication. The Commission encourages electronic submissions through its eFiling system and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance.

NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has completed an inventory of human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and found a cultural link between these remains and certain Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains, including scalp locks and navel amulets associated with Native American Plains cultures, represent at least eight individuals. The museum plans to repatriate these remains to identified tribes beginning April 18, 2025. Competing requests for repatriation will require the museum to determine the most appropriate parties for repatriation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Oswego Hydro Partners, LP for a new major license concerning the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project located in New York. This project includes the Phoenix Dam and other structures on the Oswego River, with a total energy capacity of 3.18 megawatts. The application is open for public inspection, and interested parties can submit protests or motions to intervene by February 3, 2025. Oswego Hydro proposes to continue operation in its current mode and has outlined plans for issues like fish passage and environmental protection.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that metal lockers from China are being sold in the United States at prices lower than fair value. This unfair pricing could harm U.S. industries. As a result, the department plans to impose extra duties on these imports, which will involve placing a hold on the involved goods and requiring cash deposits. Furthermore, interested parties are invited to provide comments on this determination before it becomes final, and the final decision may be postponed by up to six months if requested by key exporters.

The City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, filed a request on February 18, 2025, to reassess the headwater benefits for their Murray Lock & Dam Project. However, by March 5, 2025, they decided to withdraw this request. Since there was no opposition to the withdrawal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission did not object, the withdrawal became effective on March 20, 2025, thus ending the proceedings. This decision was formally documented and acknowledged in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open meeting for the Inland Waterways Users Board on April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center in Paducah, KY. The meeting will cover topics such as updates on the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and various navigation projects. Public participation is encouraged through written or verbal comments, with specific requirements for submitting these comments in advance. For more information, individuals can contact Mr. Paul D. Clouse or Mr. Steven D. Riley via the provided contact details.