TVA Adopts Fast-Track Green Lights for Low-Impact Projects

2026-05123 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) wants to speed up how they gather feedback from people, businesses, and local governments about their services and community needs. They’re asking for approval to collect this info through surveys and event sign-ups, aiming to improve how they serve the public. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by May 18, 2026—this could affect about 50,000 responses a year and save everyone time!

2026-02661 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is holding an open public meeting on February 11, 2026, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where they’ll discuss important updates like strategy changes, committee reports, and financial reviews. The day before, on February 10, the public can share their thoughts during a listening session by preregistering. These meetings keep TVA transparent and let folks have a say without costing extra money or causing delays.

2026-02540 — Meeting of the Regional Energy Resource Council

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Regional Energy Resource Council is meeting on February 18, 2026, to start their new term and update everyone on plans to keep electricity affordable and reliable for 10 million people. The public can join in person or online, share their thoughts, and learn about TVA’s energy future. This meeting sets the stage for smart energy choices that could affect your power bills and the environment.

2026-01092 — Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is updating its rules to follow new environmental laws and court decisions, making sure they protect nature while supporting energy projects. These changes affect how TVA checks the impact of its actions on the environment, especially wetlands and floodplains. The new rules start January 21, 2026, and TVA wants your feedback by February 20, 2026.

2026-00570 — Allen Aeroderivative Combustion Turbine Project

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is building six new powerful turbines at its Allen facility in Memphis to generate about 200 megawatts of electricity. This upgrade will help keep the lights on for millions in the Tennessee Valley by making the power system more reliable and flexible as demand grows. The project supports TVA’s plan to provide affordable, steady energy and is moving forward now with construction and operation plans.

2025-20362 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is holding an open public meeting on November 6, 2025, in Oxford, Mississippi, where they’ll discuss important topics like battery options and cybersecurity. People can join a public listening session the day before to share their thoughts, but they need to sign up first. This meeting keeps TVA transparent and lets the public have a say without any extra costs or delays.

Previous: 2026-00563 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)

USCIS is updating the form that collects basic info from people asking for Deferred Action, a special immigration status. They’re asking the public to comment on these changes by February 13, 2026. This update won’t cost extra money but helps keep the process smooth and clear for applicants.

Next: 2026-00565 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 84.421F Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Evidence Building Support (EBS)

The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Disability Innovation Fund’s Evidence Building Support program without changing anything. This affects individuals or households involved in the program and asks for feedback by February 13, 2026. The goal is to make sure the data collection is useful, clear, and not too much work, with about 24 responses expected each year.