Pre-filing Approval for Desert Southwest Expansion Project

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued a delegated order approving Transwestern Pipeline Company, LLC's request to use the pre-filing review process for the planned Desert Southwest Expansion Project. The approval was granted under Docket PF26-9. This procedural milestone initiates the pre-filing review process before formal application filing.

FERC delegated order authorizing jurisdictional facilities disposition

FERC delegated order authorizing jurisdictional facilities disposition

Order Authorizing Disposition of Jurisdictional Facilities

FERC issued a delegated order authorizing BIV Generation Company, L.L.C. to dispose of jurisdictional facilities under Docket EC26-57. The order, designated FERC Citation 195 FERC 62,009, grants authorization for the disposition of electric power facilities subject to FERC jurisdiction. No new obligations or penalties were imposed.

MISO Tariff Methodology Revisions Accepted

FERC issued Letter Order 195FERC61,011 accepting Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.'s proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission, Energy and Operating Reserve Markets Tariff under docket ER26-1264. The revisions include new methodology provisions filed by MISO on February 4, 2026. This acceptance order affects MISO market participants and transmission service providers in the MISO region.

Selkirk Cogen Partners Status Change Acceptance

FERC issued a delegated letter order accepting Selkirk Cogen Partners, L.P.'s notice of change in status filing submitted on June 17, 2025. The acceptance was granted under dockets ER25-2524 and ER20-2170, representing a routine administrative acknowledgment of a status change for this power generation facility.

Southwest Power Pool Interconnection Agreement Acceptance

FERC issued a delegated order accepting Southwest Power Pool, Inc.'s revised Interconnection Agreement with Western Area Power Administration and the City of Pierre, South Dakota. The agreement was filed February 10, 2026 under Docket ER26-1324. This is a routine acceptance of a revised interconnection agreement between the parties.

Xcel Energy Colorado Transmission Tariff Revisions Accepted

FERC issued a letter order accepting Public Service Company of Colorado's filing of revisions to Appendix 14 of Attachment N of the Xcel Energy Operating Companies Joint Open Access Transmission Tariff under docket ER26-1266. The order was filed and posted on April 3, 2026.

Colorado Transmission Agreement Accepted

FERC issued a letter order accepting Public Service Company of Colorado's executed Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement with Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. The agreement was filed under docket ER26-1246 and accepted as compliant with applicable requirements.

Mobile Phone Ban in School and Construction Zones

Kansas Governor signed SB366 into law on April 3, 2026, prohibiting the use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle in school zones and construction zones. The bill establishes penalties for violations and permits the display of certain lighting in road construction zones by vehicles and trailers engaged in highway construction and maintenance operations. This applies to all motor vehicle operators in designated school and construction zones throughout Kansas.

Kansas Municipal Lease-Purchase Protest Petition Requirements

The Kansas House of Representatives passed HB2622, amending state law to modify protest petition requirements for municipal lease-purchase agreements. The bill cleared both chambers with strong bipartisan support (House 121-1, Senate 40-0) and was signed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 9, 2026. The legislation originated in the House Elections Committee before being referred to Local Government and ultimately the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, where amendments were adopted before final passage.