WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Nuclear Society, Downers Grove, Illinois, has issued a public comment to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The comment was written on Feb. 22, 2024, and posted on March 20, 2024. The comment was signed by Kenneth S. Petersen, President 2023-2024; and Craig H. Piercy, Executive Director and CEO. The comment was on Docket No. NRC-2023-0192. * * * To: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7-A60M Washington, DC 20555-  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Petroleum Institute has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on March 15, 2024, and posted on March 20, 2024. The comment was signed by Jose Godoy, Policy Advisor, Climate and ESG Policy. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0004. * * * To: Ms. Melissa Weitz U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change Division (6207A) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: API Com  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management received the following public communication dated March 13, 2024: * * * To: Dr. Jill Lewandowski Chief, Division of Environmental Assessment Office of Environmental Programs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road, VAM-OEP Sterling, VA 20166 Re: Comments on Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Expected Wind Energy Development in the New York Bight Dear Dr. Lewando  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 22 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: On March 15, the Environmental Protection Agency signed a rule improving the air toxics standards for petroleum refineries and three significant petrochemical sectors. One of the most consequential revisions is the EPA's decision to remove the so-called "force majeure" loophole, which allows chemical plants and petroleum refineries to release unlimited amounts of toxic emissions without liability and recourse  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 22 (TNSres) -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: * * * * New report models impact of nine announced large-scale clean energy projects tracked by E2 in just the first year after the IRA was signed into law * During construction, projects will generate 24,600 jobs, $7.6 billion in new wages, add $10.2 billion to N.C.'s GDP * During operation, projects will generate 5,400 jobs, $380 million in wages, add $594 mill  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) affirmed its determination on key provisions in Order No. 2023, its landmark interconnection ruling. In July 2023, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) supported FERC's proposed interconnection reforms and praised the commission for its efforts to promote accountability and penalize utilities and transmission owners  more

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin, March 22 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on March 21, 2024: * * * Yesterday, the City of Superior Plan Commission recommended the Superior City Council deny the necessary permits for Dairyland Power and Minnesota Power to move forward with the construction of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). Minnesota Power requested rezoning the proposed property for NTEC and for street vacation on nearby undeveloped roads. The commission denied both requests - a   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, March 22 (TNSres) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana -- land of farms, fields and forests -- is also home to factories, fertilizer plants and other industries that emit carbon dioxide. The Hoosier state ranks third in the nation in carbon dioxide emissions and 11th in the number of carbon-dioxide-emitting sources. Indiana, however, could also become a leader in decarbonizing the atmosphere through carbon capture and storage -- the capture of   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Internal Revenue Service received the following public communication: * * * Chirag Lala, Yakov Feygin Response to IRS Notice 2024-09 February 26, 2024 Comments on domestic content rulemaking as relating to elective pay The Center for Public Enterprise (CPE) submits the following comments on domestic content rules as they relate to the elective pay provisions under Sec. 6417 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Explicit and easily accessible safe harbor provisi  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2024, entitled "Tennessee Valley Authority; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Subsequent License Renewal Application." The notice was issued by Lauren Gibson, Chief, License Renewal Project Branch, Division of New and Renewed Licenses, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an appli  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 22 -- The Ohio Environmental Council issued the following news release: The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) applauds the Ohio Power Siting Board's (OPSB) approval of Oak Run Solar -- the largest solar power generation facility approved in Ohio to date. With proposed 800 megawatts of solar generation and a 300 megawatt battery energy storage system, this project takes a huge step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ohio. The OEC joined this case as an intervening  more

NEW YORK, March 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Avantus, a premier U.S. developer of large utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which investment funds and accounts managed by KKR have agreed to acquire a majority interest in Avantus. As part of the transaction, KKR and existing investor EIG have secured development financing commitments alongside their equity commitments to Avantus re  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard received the following public communication: * * * March 8, 2024 Maureen Kallgren Marine Transportation Specialist United States Coast Guard Re: Notice of Intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Submitted via Regulations.gov Dear Ms. Kallgren, American Clean Power1 (ACP) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Coast Guard's Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Programmatic En  more