Sunshine Act Meetings

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!

2026-02540 — 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.

2026-00564 — Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is now using three new environmental shortcuts from the Department of Energy to speed up certain project approvals. This change, effective since October 20, 2025, helps TVA make quicker decisions on projects that don’t harm the environment, saving time and possibly money. If you’re involved with TVA projects, expect faster green lights on some activities!

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: 2026-02648 — Call for Nominations for the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The government is looking for people to join the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to help protect and manage wild horses and burros on public lands. They need six new members with different backgrounds, and nominations are open until April 13, 2026. Board members don’t get paid but can get travel expenses when working for the board.

Next: C1-2026-02421 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission fixed a mix-up where one of their meeting notices was accidentally listed under the wrong agency. They’ve officially withdrawn the incorrect notice to clear things up. This correction helps everyone stay on the right page with meeting info—no money or deadline changes, just smoother info flow!