Reporters press FERC on Constitution pipeline petition; chair declines to prejudge pending proceedings Reporters asked whether Williams’ petition to reissue a Constitution pipeline certificate requires a new application after environmental groups said courts vacated prior orders. Chair Sweat said the matter is pending before the Commission and he would not prejudge it, noting the need to consult colleagues.

The debate heats up as FERC faces pressure to clarify whether a new application is necessary for the Constitution pipeline after environmental groups challenge prior orders.

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Board counsel briefs members on California rulemaking process and timelines Regulations counsel Christy Shields gave the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians a step-by-step primer on adopting regulations under the California Administrative Procedure Act, highlighting required filings, control-agency review, comment windows and timing constraints that can extend rulemaking to more than a year.

Christy Shields just revealed how California's complex rulemaking process can stretch over a year, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement and careful drafting to avoid conflicts!

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Madison approves first reading to rezone two parcels for potential data-mining facility The Madison City Commission voted to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1685 to rezone two parcels to light-manufacturing, clearing the way for later talks with a potential data-mining operator; staff and a public commenter focused on power needs, data-rate eligibility and next regulatory steps.

Madison is taking a significant step toward becoming a hub for data-mining operations by approving the first reading of Ordinance 1685, but what could this mean for the city's power capacity and future development?

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Planning Board Schedules Public Hearing for Mill Road LLC Application on October 20 The planning board schedules a public hearing for Mill Road LLC's application review.

The Rhinebeck Planning Board is set to tackle a crucial public hearing on October 20 for the Mill Road LLC application, amidst concerns over regulatory delays that could impact progress.

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