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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from Current Hydro Project 19, LLC for a major license to develop the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project in West Virginia. The project will be located at the New Cumberland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River and will include new facilities such as a powerhouse and a substation with a capacity of 19.99 megawatts. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to file motions to intervene or protests. The application will follow a procedural schedule, with the first scoping document being issued in April 2025.

Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company are asking the Surface Transportation Board for permission to take control of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company. The Board is announcing the suggested schedule for reviewing this proposal and is seeking public feedback on it. The schedule outlines the key deadlines for public comments, application reviews, and final decisions, with the entire process expected to conclude in about 300 days. The Board has also decided that 2023 will be used as the year for evaluating the impact of this acquisition.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a new major license application from Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC, for the Bath County Pumped Storage Project in Virginia. The project entails substantial infrastructure, including reservoirs, dams, a powerhouse, and transmission lines, and generates and consumes a significant amount of energy annually. Dominion proposes to upgrade the turbine-generator units without any other major changes to the project's structure or operations. FERC provides opportunities for public inspection and participation throughout the licensing process, with a procedural schedule provided for necessary actions.

The City of Nashua has filed for a new license to continue operating the Mine Falls Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. Initially, an environmental assessment of the project's effects was expected to be completed by February 2025. However, the schedule for completing this assessment is being revised to ensure all information is fully considered. For questions, contact Khatoon Melick at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding procedures for a case involving the Postal Service. The notice outlines the deadline for filing a notice of intervention as February 21, 2025. It also discusses rules for discovery, prehearing conferences, and other case management procedures. Parties involved are expected to make good faith efforts to resolve disputes and adhere to timelines before filing motions.

The New England Hydropower Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a license to develop the Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The project will include modifying and adding structures to generate about 793 kW of power, as well as facilities for fish passage and measures to protect the environment. The public and interested agencies are invited to submit study requests or requests to cooperate on the environmental document by March 22, 2025, with the project following a procedural schedule that includes assessments and issuing of necessary documents throughout 2025. For more information or to get involved, individuals can contact FERC or visit their website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received a hydroelectric application from KEI (Maine) Power Management (I), LLC for the Eustis Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The application, which seeks a subsequent minor license, is available for public viewing and involves maintaining current project facilities and operations. Interested parties can submit additional study requests or apply for cooperating agency status until January 26, 2025. The project consists of a dam, powerhouse, and associated facilities, and operates to protect local water quality and aquatic resources. The FERC encourages electronic filings and provides various resources for public engagement and participation in the application process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Southern California Edison Company for a new major license for the Rush Creek Hydroelectric Project located in Mono County, California. The existing facilities include several dams, a powerhouse, and related infrastructure, but SCE plans to decommission operations at two dams and retrofit another while continuing operations at the powerhouse. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and the project is currently not ready for environmental analysis. Interested parties can view the documents on FERC's website and participate in the process through the Office of Public Participation.

EONY Generation Limited has submitted an application for a new major license for the Philadelphia Hydroelectric Project, located on the Indian River in New York. The project includes a reservoir, dams, and a powerhouse with a turbine that generates electricity. As part of the licensing process, EONY proposes to continue its run-of-river operations and improve facilities, including adding a minimum flow for aquatic habitat and making a fishing platform accessible. Interested parties are encouraged to submit additional study requests by March 29, 2021, and follow the procedural schedule for the license application review.

Southern California Edison Company (SCE) has submitted a hydroelectric application for a new major license to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The application involves the operation of the Kern River No. 3 Project, located in California, which consists of various structures and facilities used to generate power through a run-of-river system. While no new facilities are proposed, SCE plans to make minor adjustments to the project's boundaries and operations to include environmental measures. The public can access more details and participate in the process through FERC's website and the Office of Public Participation.