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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.

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) has applied for a non-capacity amendment to the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project located on the Broad River in South Carolina. The proposal involves replacing existing turbines with new submersible units and constructing a new substation to increase the project's generating capacity. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) by July 18, 2025, to evaluate the impacts of these changes. Public comments will be accepted once the EA is issued, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with engagement and inquiries.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) submitted by other federal agencies, as required by Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act. The public can access these comments on the EPA's website. This notice includes new draft EISs for two projects: the Blue Marlin Offshore Port Project and the Commonwealth LNG Project, both of which have public comment periods ending on April 7, 2025.

Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent license to continue operating the Glen Hydroelectric Project on the Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The project includes a dam, turbines, and other facilities to generate electricity. GMP plans to keep operating the project in a run-of-river mode, maintain a minimum water flow to protect aquatic life, and develop plans to monitor operations and manage historic properties. FERC is offering the public the opportunity to view the application and participate in the proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lakeport Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. This assessment reviews the potential environmental impacts of re-licensing the project and concludes that, with protective measures, it should not significantly affect the environment. The public can view or print the EA through FERC's website and has 30 days to file comments electronically or by mail. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and filings related to the project.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a temporary change to the minimum water flow requirements at the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This modification aims to lower the water flow from the Lower Feeley Lake Dam for maintenance work from June to November 2025. FERC is accepting comments, protests, and motions to intervene until March 10, 2025. The public can submit these electronically or by mail, and those who wish to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene.

CHPE LLC has submitted an application to the Department of Energy to amend its Presidential Permit, seeking to increase the project's capacity from 1,000 MW to 1,250 MW. This request follows a study from the New York Independent System Operator which confirmed the project could handle the increased load without harming the transmission grid's reliability. People interested in commenting or intervening on this permit amendment must submit their responses by March 31, 2021. The DOE requires a public interest determination and favorable recommendations from the Secretaries of State and Defense before any amendment can be finalized.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Falcon 9 operations at Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. They are seeking public comments and have announced a virtual public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Eastern. The assessment looks into the potential environmental impacts of up to 120 annual launches, the construction of a landing zone, and airspace closures. Public comments are open until April 24, 2025, and can be submitted online, by mail, or during the virtual meeting.

Mercuria Commodities Canada Corporation (MCCC) has applied for permission to transmit electric energy from the United States to Canada, as per the Federal Power Act. MCCC, a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Group Holding S.A., guarantees that its electricity exports will not affect U.S. supply or operations since they will involve surplus energy purchased from other suppliers. The Department of Energy (DOE) is inviting the public to submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding this application by March 22, 2021. A final decision will occur after evaluating the environmental and supply impacts of this proposal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the availability of a Written Re-evaluation/Record of Decision (WR/ROD) for changes to the Las Vegas Metroplex Project's Final Environmental Assessment design for five flight procedures. These changes involve four procedures at McCarran International Airport and one at Henderson Executive Airport. The FAA has determined that these changes do not significantly alter environmental impacts, and thus, no supplement to the Final Environmental Assessment will be prepared. The WR/ROD and related documents are accessible to the public for review.