Energy & Utilities

EIA Seeks Public Comment on Federal Energy Regulations by May 11

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is soliciting public comments on a federal energy regulation via Regulations.gov. Comments must be submitted by May 11. The consultation allows individuals and organizations to provide input on EIA's regulatory actions and data collection activities.

DOE Requests Comment on Three-Year Extension of Natural Gas Form FE-746R

DOE's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office submitted a Paperwork Reduction Act information collection request for a three-year extension of Form FE-746R, 'Natural Gas Imports and Exports' (OMB Control No. 1901-0294). The form requires 396 respondents holding DOE import/export authorizations to report monthly on transaction volumes, prices, suppliers, and geographic markets served. Comments on the proposed extension are due May 11, 2026.

NRC FAQ on Part 37 Proposed Rule for Radioactive Material Protection

The NRC published FAQs addressing key questions from stakeholders about the proposed rule amending 10 CFR Part 37, which governs the protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The FAQ document provides interpretive guidance on proposed security requirements, threat assessments, and background check procedures. Affected licensees should review the FAQs to understand how the proposed changes may impact their existing security programs.

NRC Proposes Rule Revising Physical Protection of Category 1 and 2 Radioactive Material

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a wholesale revision of its regulations governing physical protection and security of category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The proposed rule is part of a broader NRC reform initiative and would affect all licensees and facilities handling these quantities of radioactive material. Comments are being accepted until May 11, 2026.

DOE Extends Form FE-746R Natural Gas Imports and Exports Information Collection

The Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration published a notice extending OMB approval for Form FE-746R, the mandatory reporting form for natural gas importers and exporters. The extension maintains the existing data collection requirements without substantive changes. Comments on the information collection extension will be accepted for 31 days.

DOE Amends Privacy Act System DOE-41 Legal Files

The Department of Energy published a modified System of Records Notice (SORN) for DOE-41 Legal Files under the Privacy Act of 1974. The notice removes five outdated system locations (Alaska Power Administration, Bartlesville Energy Technology Center, Grand Forks Energy Technology Center, Los Alamos Site Office, and NNSA Nevada Site Office) and updates the routine uses to align with OMB requirements for responding to PII breaches. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.

Cove Point LNG Requests DOE Export Authorization, 70 Bcf

The Department of Energy gives notice of receipt of an application filed by Cove Point LNG, LP requesting blanket authorization to export previously imported LNG in a volume equivalent to 70 billion cubic feet of natural gas on a cumulative basis over a two-year period. The application is filed under the Natural Gas Act and applies to exports to non-free trade agreement countries.

Notice of Closed Defense Production Act Meetings on Nuclear Fuel Voluntary Agreements

The Department of Energy announces that a series of closed meetings were held in March 2026 pursuant to section 708 of the Defense Production Act to discuss implementation of Voluntary Agreements and Plans of Action with nuclear fuel industry entities. Meetings covered reactors, recycling and reprocessing, mining and milling, utilities, fabrication and deconversion, enrichment, and conversion sectors. The meetings were closed to the public because they were likely to disclose trade secrets and privileged commercial or financial information.

Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications Public Notice

FERC published a public notice in the Federal Register clarifying rules governing off-the-record communications in proceedings before the Commission. The notice identifies categories of prohibited ex parte communications and addresses their treatment as agency records subject to Freedom of Information Act disclosure requirements.

Combined Notice of Filings #1 - Electric Filings, April 10, 2026

FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings listing electric corporate filings, complaints, and rate filings received April 1-7, 2026. The notice covers Section 203 authorization applications, ISO/RTO market complaints, rate schedule changes, and tariff amendments across multiple dockets.