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Combined Notice of Filings - April 14, 2026

FERC published a Combined Notice of Filings listing documents submitted by energy sector entities. The notice is informational only, announcing receipt of various filings without imposing new compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties.

Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company Status

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a notice on April 14, 2026, announcing the effectiveness of certain Exempt Wholesale Generator and Foreign Utility Company status determinations. The notice, cited as 91 FR 19130 (Document No. 2026-07212), was issued jointly with the Department of Energy and spans one page. This is an administrative notice that documents status effectiveness rather than imposing new regulatory requirements.

MD PSC Requests Comments on Decommissioning Plan Requirements for Solar Energy Facilities

The Maryland Public Service Commission has opened a new docket (9873) requesting public comments on decommissioning plan requirements for solar energy facilities. The Commission seeks input on draft decommissioning agreement language and associated cost estimation methodologies prepared by the Power Plant Research Program (PPRP). Comments are due by May 12, 2026.

Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors - Correction

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is correcting a final rule (91 FR 15696, March 30, 2026) that established a risk-informed, performance-based, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced reactors under 10 CFR Part 53. The correction addresses minor errors in amendatory instructions for sections 20.1002, 20.1401, 51.22, and 53.020, including removal of duplicate words and resolution of conflicting amendatory instructions between this rule and the concurrent 'Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review' final rule (91 FR 15519).

Nuclear Facility Operating Licenses Monthly Notice - Comments Due May 14

The NRC published its monthly notice listing all license amendments issued or proposed from February 27 to March 26, 2026. The notice invites public comments on nuclear facility operating license amendments, with comments due May 14, 2026 and hearing requests due June 15, 2026.

IEEE Standard 603-2018 Public Meeting Summary

The NRC hosted a public meeting on September 18, 2024, to discuss IEEE Standard 603-2018, the IEEE Standard Criteria for Safety Systems for Nuclear Power Generating Stations. The meeting included presentations from NRC staff and stakeholders on the application and interpretation of the safety system standard. Participants reviewed implementation experiences and discussed technical clarifications related to safety system independence and redundancy requirements.

FERC Extends FERC-547, FERC-550, FERC-914 Information Collections

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on extending three approved information collections: FERC-547 (Gas Pipeline Rates: Refund Report Requirements), FERC-550 (Oil Pipeline Rates—Tariff Filings and Depreciation Studies), and FERC-914 (Cogeneration and Small Power Production—Tariff Filings). The notice confirms there are no changes to the existing information collection requirements. Comments are due within 30 days of publication.

Rescinding Grant Programs for Schools and Hospitals and Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions Regulations

The Department of Energy (DOE) publishes a final rule to rescind 10 CFR Part 455, which governed the Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) grants for schools, hospitals, and buildings owned by units of local government and public care institutions. DOE consolidated the ICP into the State Energy Program in 1996 and has not funded the underlying statutory program for decades, leaving these regulations as obsolete legacy provisions. The rescission is effective May 14, 2026, and DOE states the rule has no impact on stakeholders since the programs have been unfunded and superseded by SEP regulations at 10 CFR Part 420.

EM SSAB Idaho Cleanup Project Advisory Board Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management announces an in-person and virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for the Idaho Cleanup Project on May 14, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and via Zoom. Public participation is welcome with 15 minutes allocated for oral comments.

Lake Lynn Generation, LLC: Notice of Meeting

FERC announces a virtual meeting on April 29, 2026, to discuss the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project (No. 2459-279) with representatives from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, West Virginia and Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Offices, Lake Lynn Generation, and interested Tribes. The meeting addresses concerns regarding recent project comments and execution of the Programmatic Agreement. The public may attend as observers but cannot participate.