Alaska Power & Telephone Company Submits Annual Consultation for Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project

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Alaska Power & Telephone Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the annual consultation for the Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project. The company has contacted various fishery agencies, including NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game, to propose an annual meeting. However, the agencies have responded that they do not see a need for an annual meeting in 2025. The document details the company's efforts to comply with Article 420 of the FERC license and includes contact emails and agency responses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on August 15, 2025, regarding the annual consultation for the Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project.
  • The company proposed an annual meeting with NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game on July 30, 2025, but the agencies declined, stating they do not see a need for an annual meeting in 2025.
  • The document includes contact emails and agency responses from the consulted fishery agencies.
  • Mika Cline, Permitting Specialist for Alaska Power & Telephone Company, is the contact person for any questions regarding the submittal.
  • The document was submitted to the FERC Hydro Washington D.C. Office of Secretary on August 15, 2025, and is available for viewing on the FERC eLibrary.

Statistics:

  • 60 days: the time frame in which the annual filing with FERC must be made following the annual consultation.
  • 2025: the year in which the annual consultation and filing took place.
  • 3: the number of fishery agencies contacted by Alaska Power & Telephone Company for the annual consultation.

Sources:

  • "ALAKSA POWER & TELEPHONE COMPANY" (2025, August 15). Falls Creek Hydroelectric P-11659 Article 420 Annual Consultation 2025. Retrieved from https://elibrary.ferc.gov
  • "Federal Energy Regulatory Commission". (n.d.). E-Filed FERC Hydro Washington D.C. Office of Secretary. Retrieved from 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426