AP&T Submits Document to FERC, Expresses Appreciation for USFS Cooperation

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As required by Article 104 of the Goat Lake Hydroelectric Project (License P-11077), Alaska Power & Telephone Company has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission detailing their annual consultation with the U.S. Forest Service. The company, led by Permitting Specialist Mika Cline, has been trying to schedule a meeting with the USFS since July 25th, 2025, but has yet to receive a response. The document, dated August 28, 2025, expresses the company's appreciation for the high level of cooperation they have received from the USFS staff in Juneau.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alaska Power & Telephone Company has submitted a document to FERC detailing their annual consultation with the U.S. Forest Service for the Goat Lake Hydroelectric Project (License P-11077).
  • The company, led by Permitting Specialist Mika Cline, has been trying to schedule a meeting with the USFS since July 25th, 2025, but has yet to receive a response.
  • The document expresses the company's appreciation for the high level of cooperation they have received from the USFS staff in Juneau.
  • Cc'ed on the document are Power Operations Manager Darren Belisle and Director of Energy Operations Bill Farrell.
  • The document includes email correspondence from July 25th and August 18th, 2025.
  • The submission is a requirement under Article 104 of the Goat Lake Hydroelectric Project license.
  • AP&T has been operating and improving Goat Lake Hydro over the years with the help of USFS staff.

Statistics:

  • 60 days: The timeframe within which the licensee must meet with the U.S. Forest Service under Article 104 of the Goat Lake Hydroelectric Project.
  • 2: The number of emails sent by Mika Cline to the USFS on July 25th and August 18th, 2025, requesting a meeting.
  • 1: The number of responses received from the USFS as of August 28, 2025.
  • 2025: The year in which the document was submitted to FERC by AP&T.

Sources:

  • ALASKA POWER & TELEPHONE COMPANY (Filing with FERC, August 28, 2025)
  • U.S. Forest Service (mailto interaction on July 25th and August 18th, 2025)
  • FERC (Hydro Washington D.C. Office of Secretary, 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426)