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2026-11881 — Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC, Venture Global CP Express, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Venture Global CP2 LNG and CP Express want to expand their LNG export terminal in Louisiana and the pipeline from Texas to Louisiana. This big project will boost LNG export capacity by 11.7 million tonnes per year and add pipeline capacity for 1,900 million cubic feet daily, costing about $826 million. If you’re interested, you’ve got until the intervention deadline to speak up or get involved!

2026-11880 — Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC wants to expand its Texas LNG terminal by adding a new liquefaction train and marine jetty, boosting production by over 6 million tonnes per year and allowing more LNG ships to dock. This means more energy and business for the area, but folks have a deadline to speak up or get involved. The project is moving fast, so keep an eye on the clock and your calendars!

2026-11846 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing new and updated natural gas pipeline rate filings that could change how much customers pay starting as soon as July 1, 2026. Pipeline companies like DCP Guadalupe and Transcontinental Gas are asking for rate changes or corrections, and the public has until late June or early August to share their thoughts. These updates affect energy companies and customers who rely on natural gas, with some changes already effective or coming soon.

2026-11879 — Northern Natural Gas Company; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

Northern Natural Gas Company wants to build new pipelines and a compressor station in New Mexico and Texas to boost gas delivery to a power plant and improve their system’s reliability. The project will cost about $105 million, and they’re asking to include these costs in their regular rates. If you’re interested, you need to act before the deadline to get involved in the decision.

2026-11878 — California Department of Water Resources; Notice of Availability and Adoption of Final Environmental Assessment

The California Department of Water Resources has shared its final environmental assessment, which looks at how a new water project might affect the environment. This update mainly impacts local communities and water users by ensuring the project is safe and eco-friendly. The assessment is now official, so the project can move forward without delays or extra costs.

2026-11782 — Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds from companies like NextEra Energy and ETC Tiger Pipeline. These filings could change how much customers pay starting as soon as June or July 2026. If you want to speak up or get involved, you need to act before the deadlines in mid to late June.

Previous: 2025-21356 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding a closed virtual meeting on December 16, 2025, to review important grant applications about Type 1 Diabetes research. This meeting was delayed due to a government shutdown but is now urgent to keep funding on track for vital health studies. Researchers and public health experts are affected as this helps decide who gets money to fight major health issues.

Next: 2025-21358 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

The Department of Transportation is starting a new system to track passport and visa info for FAA employees and their families. This helps keep tabs on application progress and passport expiration dates. Comments are open until December 29, 2025, and the system’s rules kick in right away, with routine uses effective at the end of December.