Energy & Utilities

DOE Initiates SPR Emergency Oil Exchange

The Department of Energy has initiated an emergency oil exchange from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, offering up to 86 million barrels to stabilize global oil supply. This action is part of a larger international release aimed at addressing disruptions in the Middle East.

NNSA Notice on Environmental Impact Statement Procedures for Sandia and LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a notice announcing it will not perform certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities for Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This change is due to recent revisions in DOE's NEPA implementing procedures.

NNSA Notice of Property Amendment for Kansas City Campus New Mexico Operations

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice amending property boundaries for the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) New Mexico Operations (NMO). This action clarifies the jurisdiction and administration of specific Craddock B properties, reinforcing federal law against unauthorized entry and introduction of weapons.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Plutonium Pit Production Environmental Impact Statement

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a notice of intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) for plutonium pit production. The agency is seeking public comment on the scope, issues, and alternatives for the PEIS, with a current comment deadline of July 14, 2025.

Proposed Nuclear Material Transfer from Australia to France

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing a subsequent arrangement to retransfer U.S.-obligated nuclear material from Australia to France for reprocessing. This notice is issued under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and involves specific quantities of enriched uranium and plutonium.

NNSA Notice of Intent for Supplemental EIS on Plutonium Facility at LLNL

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for enhanced plutonium facility utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The agency is inviting public comment on the scope and alternatives for the SEIS.

WAPA Notice on Collection Procedures for Environmental Habitat Provisions

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice confirming and approving collection procedures for environmental habitat provisions in the Sierra Nevada region. These procedures, which remain unchanged, are being republished for administrative purposes to remove references to a specific Power Marketing Plan.

WAPA Rate Order WAPA-211 for Pacific Transmission Service Confirmed

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved provisional formula rates for Pacific Alternating Current Intertie (PACI) point-to-point transmission service in the Sierra Nevada region. These rates, effective April 1, 2026, supersede previous rates and maintain the existing formula-based methodology with updated effective dates.

WAPA Proposed Formula Rate Extension Notice

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a notice proposing to extend its existing formula rates for balancing authority area and transmission provider services. The proposed extension, without changes, would run through September 30, 2031, with a comment period open from January 26, 2026, to March 27, 2026.

Boulder Canyon Project FY2026 Electric Rates Increase

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has confirmed and approved a 2.5% increase in the base charge and electric rates for the Boulder Canyon Project (BCP) for fiscal year 2026. The base charge will rise from $74.3 million to $76.2 million, effective October 1, 2025, primarily due to decreased anticipated prior year carryover funds.