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The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) plans to apply for a new license for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project in Puerto Rico. They have filed a notice of intent and a request to use the Traditional Licensing Process, which has been approved. The project is situated near Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest and occupies some U.S. Forest Service land. Consultations have begun with several agencies, including those focused on wildlife and historic preservation, to ensure all environmental and historical considerations are addressed.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports from various applicants. These filings include rate changes, negotiated rates, and compliance filings intended to take effect in December 2024 or January 2025. Interested parties wanting to participate, protest, or intervene in these proceedings must do so by specific deadlines. The public can access these filings through the FERC's eLibrary system and seek assistance from the Commission's Office of Public Participation for guidance in participating in the process.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC proposed a rule change to allow market makers to participate in Price Improvement XL auctions for Nasdaq-100 Micro Index Options. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initially had 45 days to approve, disapprove, or begin proceedings on this rule change, ending on December 21, 2024. However, the SEC extended this period to ensure they have enough time to consider the proposal thoroughly. The new deadline for a decision is February 4, 2025.

Promega Corporation has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to register as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. This notice invites comments or objections to the proposed registration by May 27, 2025. Comments must be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at regulations.gov. The substances will be manufactured as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for sale to customers, with no other uses authorized.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is notifying the public about the Postal Service's recent filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. They are asking for public comments on the filing, which can be submitted electronically through their website by March 6, 2025. The filing includes requests related to adding or modifying competitive service agreements on the product list. More details on the requests and how to comment can be found on the Commission's website.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal agencies have made final decisions regarding the State Route 400 Express Lanes project in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, which involves adding new express lanes to improve traffic flow and travel reliability on a 16-mile segment. The project extends from the North Springs MARTA station in Fulton County to just beyond McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. FHWA's Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) supports the selected plan, and details are available online and at local libraries. The public has until July 12, 2021, to file any legal claims related to this decision.

Robert Palmese submitted an application to hold interlocking positions according to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that anyone wanting to intervene or protest this filing must do so by February 27, 2025, following specific rules. The full text of the document is available online on FERC's website, and FERC strongly encourages electronic submissions of comments and protests. Public engagement in FERC proceedings is supported by the Office of Public Participation, which offers assistance for filing interventions and comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced various filings related to electricity and energy projects. These include notices from companies like Escape Solar LLC and Long Beach Generation LLC for their Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Other companies, like Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric, submitted electric rate filings. Additionally, the Commission outlines procedures for public engagement and how individuals can participate in these regulatory processes. Each filing has specific deadlines for comments, which are noted along with the docket numbers for reference.

An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District to establish a subzone at the Robert Bosch Semiconductor LLC facility in Roseville, California. The subzone covers an area of 16.22 acres at 7501 Foothills Blvd and is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 143. The application is under review, and public comments are being accepted until January 27, 2025, with rebuttals accepted until February 10, 2025. The application and further details are available on the FTZ Board's website.

The Surface Transportation Board issued a final rule to update its civil monetary penalties by accounting for inflation, as required by federal law. This annual adjustment, effective January 14, 2025, follows a specific calculation method and does not allow for public comment because the Board is following a mandated federal formula. The rule applies only to violations occurring after the regulation's effective date. It also clarifies that the Board has no authority to adjust criminal penalties for inflation.