Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Requests Meeting to Discuss Studies and Mitigation Measures for Hydroelectric Projects

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The Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a meeting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to discuss potential studies and mitigation measures for the Dashville Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15397) and Sturgeon Pool Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15396). The corporation is seeking to reduce or eliminate certain studies in exchange for agreements on protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures. The proposed meeting aims to determine which studies can be modified or eliminated in favor of PME agreements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (CHG&E) has requested a meeting with the USFWS and NYSDEC to discuss potential studies and mitigation measures for the Dashville Hydroelectric Project and Sturgeon Pool Hydroelectric Project.
  • The corporation seeks to reduce or eliminate certain studies in exchange for agreements on protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures.
  • The proposed meeting aims to determine which studies can be modified or eliminated in favor of PME agreements.
  • The USFWS and NYSDEC had previously filed timely comments on the Pre-Application Document (PAD) and study requests for the projects.
  • The NYSDEC and USFWS recommended that CHG&E convene a meeting with stakeholders to discuss potential modifications to the studies.
  • CHG&E kindly requests that agencies provide their availability to meet with the corporation by October 22, 2025.

Statistics:

  • Two hydroelectric projects are involved: Dashville Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15397) and Sturgeon Pool Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15396).
  • The proposed meeting aims to reduce or eliminate 3 studies in advance of protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures.
  • The deadline for agencies to provide their availability to meet with CHG&E is October 22, 2025.
  • The Proposed Study Plan (PSP) is due to be filed with FERC by November 11, 2025.

Sources:

  • Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. (2025, October 15). Dashville Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15397) Sturgeon Pool Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 15396) Request for Meeting to Discuss Foregoing Studies in Lieu of Protection, Mitigation, and Enhancement Measures. https://elibrary.ferc.gov
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (2025). USFWS and NYSDEC Comments on PAD and Study Requests for Dashville Hydroelectric Project and Sturgeon Pool Hydroelectric Project.