Andi Gjoci v. Department of State - Diversity Visa Program

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of claims brought by selectees and beneficiaries of the FY2021 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program who challenged the State Department's administration of their visa applications during COVID-19 processing delays. The court upheld dismissal on mootness and standing grounds, incorporating prior circuit precedent that district courts lack authority to order the State Department to continue processing diversity visas beyond fiscal year deadlines.

Mississippi Locks Dam 18 Preliminary Permit Cancellation Notice

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued a notice to Low Head Hydro M 18 LLC regarding an overdue Progress Report for the Mississippi Locks and Dam 18 Hydroelectric Project under Docket P-15393. The letter provides notice of probable cancellation of the Preliminary Permit due to non-compliance with reporting requirements.

FERC Accepts Gate Inspection Report Extension for North Anna Project

FERC Atlanta Regional Office accepted an extension request from North Anna Power Station to delay submission of the 10-year detailed Gate Inspection Report for Project P-6335. The extension request was dated March 30, 2026. This is a routine administrative action that grants additional time without modifying substantive requirements.

Dominion Energy South Carolina Sluice Gate Decommissioning Required

FERC Atlanta Regional Office issued a compliance directive to Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc. requiring the company to file additional information within 30 days regarding the sluice gate decommissioning at the Parr Shoals Development under Project P-1894. The request stems from the hydropower licensing process and failure to respond could affect the project's continued operation.

Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Historic Preservation Consultation

FERC's Office of Energy Projects sent a letter to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project (P-14787). The letter responds to an additional information request and continues the Section 106 consultation process under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Letter Inviting Tribal Governments to Hydroelectric Licensing Process

FERC's Office of Energy Projects issued a letter on April 3, 2026, inviting tribal governments including the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma to participate in the licensing process for the Melvin Price Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project (P-15257). The letter requests tribal response by May 4, 2026, as part of the Commission's tribal consultation and stakeholder engagement procedures for hydropower licensing.

Black Brook Project P-2894 Spillway Certificate Compliance

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, through its Chicago Regional Office, issued correspondence to Zero 6 Energy regarding the Black Brook Hydroelectric Project (P-2894). The letter addresses the company's February 2, 2026 response and its 2025 Annual Spillway Gate Operation Certificate resubmittal, providing compliance direction on the certificate requirements.

Tucson Electric Power Section 206 Proceeding Refund Date Order

FERC issued an order establishing the refund effective date for Tucson Electric Power Company and affiliated entities in ongoing Section 206 rate proceedings under dockets ER10-2564, ER10-2600, ER10-2289, and EL26-55. The order addresses changes in status and sets the timeline for potential refunds to affected customers. FERC Citation: 195FERC61,008.

MISO Electric Rate Case Rehearing Order ER26-203

FERC issued Order 195FERC61,009 addressing arguments raised on rehearing in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator electric rate case under docket ER26-203. The order modifies or affirms certain rate determinations based on stakeholder arguments, with implications for transmission rates in the MISO region.

Market-Based Rate Authority for Amber Energy Services

FERC's Office of Energy Market Regulation issued a delegated order accepting Amber Energy Services, LLC's application for market-based rate authority under Docket ER26-1680. The filing was received March 9, 2026, and the order was issued April 3, 2026. This routine authorization permits the company to charge market-based rates for electric energy and related services.