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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.

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.

TVA Board Meeting Announcement

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a public Board of Directors meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The meeting will cover various agenda items, including committee reports and potential revisions to strategic elements and committee charters. A public listening session is also scheduled for February 10.

TVA RERC Meeting Notice and IRP Update

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has issued a notice for a Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) meeting on February 18, 2026. The meeting will include member orientation and an update on TVA's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The public is invited to attend virtually or in person and may provide comments during a listening session.

TVA Interim Rule Revises NEPA Procedures

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has issued an interim final rule revising its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. This action aligns TVA's procedures with recent federal legislation, court decisions, and executive orders, and requests public comments on the revisions and a proposed relocation of certain procedures.

TVA Approves Allen Aeroderivative Combustion Turbine Project

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has approved the construction and operation of six aeroderivative combustion turbine units at its Allen CT facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This project aims to generate approximately 200 megawatts of power to support system load growth and enhance grid reliability. The decision follows the Final Environmental Impact Statement and is in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

TVA Adopts DOE Categorical Exclusions for NEPA Decisions

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has adopted three categorical exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy (DOE) for future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decisions. These CEs, related to energy storage systems and short pipeline segments, expand TVA's available exclusions for similar activities.

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.

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.