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Commission Staff's First Rehearing Request for Information - LG&E and KU

The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued a Staff Rehearing Request for Information to Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E/KU) regarding their pending rate adjustment applications (Case Nos. 2025-00113 and 2025-00114). The utilities must provide specific financial information by April 24, 2026, including explanations of capitalization versus rate base treatment and breakdowns of regulatory assets and liabilities. Responses must be submitted under oath or with certified accuracy.

DOE-41 Legal Files System of Records Modification

The Department of Energy published a notice modifying Privacy Act System of Records DOE-41 Legal Files (Claims, Litigation, Criminal Violations, Patents, and Others). The modifications remove five system locations, update routine uses to address PII breach response aligned with OMB Memorandum M-17-12, extend the Privacy Act appeal period from 30 to 90 days per the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, and reflect cloud-based storage practices. The modified SORN becomes applicable following the public comment period closing May 11, 2026.

Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a Combined Notice of Filings #1 listing various filings received by the agency. The notice identifies filings from the Department of Energy and FERC, with a document citation of 91 FR 18845. This is a routine administrative notice providing public notice of filings received by the Commission.

Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, Bath County Energy: Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment

FERC issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment for Project No. 2716-051 involving Virginia Electric and Power Company (d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia), Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC. The notice initiates the environmental review process for this hydroelectric/generation project under the National Environmental Policy Act. The document was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026.

Combined Notice of Filings, FERC

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a Combined Notice of Filings in the Federal Register (91 FR 18842, Doc. No. 2026-07108) on April 13, 2026. The notice lists various filings submitted to FERC and the Department of Energy as of April 8, 2026. This is a standard administrative listing providing public notice of filings received, with no new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations established.

California Dept of Water Resources and LADWP Revised EIS Procedural Schedule

FERC issued a notice announcing a revised procedural schedule for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Project No. 2426-235, involving California Department of Water Resources and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The revised schedule affects the timeline for the NEPA environmental review process associated with the proposed project relicensing. The notice provides updated milestones for parties participating in the environmental review proceeding.

Saguaro Connector Pipeline Requests FERC Extension of Time

Saguaro Connector Pipeline, LLC has filed a notice with FERC requesting an extension of time in Docket No. CP23-29-002. The notice solicits public comments on the extension request. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2026.

Consumers Energy Company; Notice of Informal Settlement Conference

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has published a notice announcing an informal settlement conference for Consumers Energy Company in Docket No. PR25-52-003. The settlement conference is a procedural step in the administrative proceedings before FERC. This notice informs affected parties of the scheduled conference and provides access to related docket documents.

Western Area Power Administration Notice of Filing

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a one-page Notice of Filing from the Western Area Power Administration (Department of Energy) in Docket No. NJ26-7-000. The notice indicates a filing has been submitted for FERC review and establishes a public comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 29, 2026. No specific details about the filing's subject matter are provided in the notice itself.

FERC Schedules Environmental Assessment for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Viola Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice establishing the schedule for preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Viola Project proposed by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. The project falls under Docket No. CP26-74-000 and involves natural gas pipeline infrastructure. FERC staff will prepare the Environmental Assessment as part of the review process under the Natural Gas Act.