Wind Farms and Data Centers Seek Fast-Track Power Exemptions

2026-17257, Bangor-Pacific Hydro Associates; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application

2026-17101, Georgia Power Company; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Georgia Power Company asked for a temporary change to rules at their Flint River Hydroelectric Project in Georgia. This could affect water quality rules and needs approval from state agencies. People have until September 17, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before any decisions are made.

2026-17103, Seefeld Corporation: Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

Seefeld Corporation wants to give up its special exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project in Washington. This change could affect local water quality rules and needs approval from the Washington Department of Ecology. People have until September 17, 2026, to share their thoughts or get involved before the decision moves forward.

2026-16925, Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-725U); Comment Request; Extension

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection FERC-725U (1902-0274), Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk Power System; CIP Reliability Standards. There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements. The comment period ended on July 27, 2026, with no comments received.

2026-16739, Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, Venture Global CP Express, LLC; Notice of Scoping Period Requesting Comments on Environmental Issues for the Proposed CP2 LNG Expansion Project, and Notice of Public Scoping Sessions

2026-16616, Regulatory Agenda

We are publishing our regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act," and Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review." FERC's complete Agenda, available on OMB's website at https://www.reginfo.gov, is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. Our last Agenda was provided in May 2025 and in this current agenda, we have listed 42 rulemaking activities. We also note that the Agency has one inactive rulemaking that is not listed in this Agenda. This issuance of our Agenda contains ten (10) Pre-Rules, eleven (11) Notice of Proposed Rules, eight (8) Final Rules, and thirteen (13) Completed activities. Four (4) rulemakings are Section 3(f)(1) Significant; two (2) are Other Significant; one (1) is a routine rulemaking activity; two (2) are administrative, and thirty-two (32) are Substantive, Nonsignificant rulemaking activities.

Previous: 2025-02448, Utility Scale Wind Towers From Spain: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With the Final Determination of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation; Notice of Amended Final Determination; and Notice of Amended Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. government updated its rules on import taxes for big wind towers from Spain after a court decision. This affects Siemens Gamesa, Windar, and their affiliates by changing the fees they must pay. These changes could impact prices and trade starting now, so companies should pay close attention.

Next: 2025-02451, Combined Notice of Filings #1

Several wind and solar energy companies have told the government they qualify as special energy producers called Exempt Wholesale Generators. This means they can sell power without some usual rules, helping clean energy grow faster. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until late February to comment before these changes take effect.