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The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee is hosting a meeting on March 10, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. EST via teleconference. This meeting will cover technical questions about export controls for transportation and related equipment. The meeting has both open and closed sessions, with the open portion accessible to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Public participants can submit written statements or present orally, and should contact Ms. Yvette Springer for access. Some parts of the meeting will be closed off due to sensitive topics about export control policies.

KC Brighton LLC has applied to surrender its license for the Brighton Hydroelectric Project in Maryland because the costs of continuing the project are too high. They plan to remove all power generation equipment but won't make any changes to the dam or water supply. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental assessment by May 2025 and has invited the public to participate and comment. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which owns the dam, has filed a Motion to Intervene.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Florida Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project regarding voting rights in Florida. Members of the public can attend and participate by registering through a provided Zoom link, and there will be an opportunity for public comments during the meeting. Participants can also submit written comments and request accommodations in advance if needed.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom on April 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET. The North Carolina Advisory Committee will discuss its report on "Civil Rights and the Child Welfare System in North Carolina." The public can join the meeting, provide comments, and access closed captioning if needed. For more information or to submit written comments, contact Ana Victoria Fortes or visit the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that it received filings related to Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Reports. One of the proceedings involves the Kern River Gas Transmission Company, which submitted a compliance filing that is planned to take effect on August 1, 2025. Interested parties must file interventions, protests, or answers by February 10, 2025, to become involved in these proceedings. The information is accessible through the Commission's eLibrary system, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with these processes.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is releasing a final rule to update regulations on the maximum civil monetary penalties for breaking laws under its control. This change is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which requires annual inflation adjustments. The rule outlines how to calculate the new adjusted penalties, which will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. The Commission asserts that public notice and comment were not needed due to legal obligations dictating both the method and amount of these adjustments.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for authorization to abandon a well and related facilities in Holmes County, Ohio, due to underperformance. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by April 8, 2025. This can be done electronically through FERC's website or by mail. FERC offers resources and support for those interested in engaging with the process.

Dashields Hydropower Corporation intends to file an application for a license to operate the Dashields Locks and Dam Hydropower Project located on the Ohio River in Pennsylvania. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the use of the Traditional Licensing Process for this project and formal consultations with various agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Officer, have been initiated. A Pre-Application Document has been filed and is available for public viewing on FERC's website. The project aims to engage the public in meaningful participation and streamline communications through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

Craig-Hayden PS, LLC has announced their intent to apply for a license to build the Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project in Moffat County, Colorado. This process uses the Traditional Licensing Process approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The project involves consulting with several agencies to ensure compliance with environmental and historical preservation laws. Interested individuals can view project documents on the FERC website and seek assistance from the Office of Public Participation for inquiries and public participation.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced use of the plutonium facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California. This plan follows the 2023 Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement, and the SEIS will examine the environmental effects of increasing the facility's operations from Security Category III to Category II to meet national security needs. The NNSA is seeking public input on the SEIS scope, alternatives, and environmental issues, and plans to hold a virtual public meeting for further discussion.