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###### Department of Energy

###### Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

          - [Docket No. EL25-8-000]

                    On November 25, 2024, the Commission issued an order in Docket No. EL25-8-000, pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 U.S.C. 824e, instituting an investigation to determine whether NorthWestern Corporation's Rate Schedule is unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory or preferential, or otherwise unlawful.                     *NorthWestern Corporation,*                     189 FERC ¶ 61,137 (2024).                

                    The refund effective date in Docket No. EL25-8-000 established pursuant to section 206(b) of the FPA, will be the date of publication of this notice in the                     **Federal Register**                    .                

Any interested person desiring to be heard in Docket No. EL25-8-000 must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in accordance with Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.214 (2024), within 21 days of the date of issuance of the order.

                    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the                     **Federal Register**                    , the Commission provides all interested persons an opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the internet through the Commission's Home Page (                    *http://www.ferc.gov*) using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. From FERC's Home Page on the internet, this information is available on eLibrary. The full text of this document is available on eLibrary in PDF and Microsoft Word format for viewing, printing, and/or downloading. To access this document in eLibrary, type the docket number excluding the last three digits of this document in the docket number field. User assistance is available for eLibrary and the FERC's website during normal business hours from FERC Online Support at 202-502-6652 (toll free at 1-866-208-3676) or email at                     *ferconlinesupport@ferc.gov,*                     or the Public Reference Room at (202) 502-8371, TTY (202) 502-8659. Email the Public Reference Room at                     *public.referenceroom@ferc.gov.*

                    The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFile” link at                     *http://www.ferc.gov.*                     In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street                     NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.                

                    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners, environmental justice communities, tribal members and others, access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or                     *OPP@ferc.gov.*

Dated: November 26, 2024.

Carlos D. Clay,

Acting Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2024-28317 Filed 12-2-24; 8:45 am]

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