Current Hydro LLC Submits Revised Shapefiles for New Cumberland Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project

Strategic Insights -

Current Hydro LLC has submitted a revised document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, providing shapefiles for the Commission's Additional Information Request (AIR) #12 regarding the New Cumberland Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project (P- 15045). The revised shapefiles differentiate between transmission line and non-transmission line acreage on federal land, as requested by the Commission. This submission marks a step in the regulatory process for the project, which is overseen by Current Hydro LLC, the agent for Current Hydro Project 19, LLC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed a second Additional Information Request (AIR) on July 2, 2025, requiring Current Hydro LLC to provide information on transmission line versus non-transmission line acreage on federal land for the New Cumberland Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project (P- 15045).
  • Current Hydro LLC submitted a complete response package on August 1, 2025, which included the revised shapefiles.
  • The revised shapefiles differentiate between transmission line and non-transmission line acreage on federal land, addressing the Commission's request in AIR #12.
  • Hailee Kessel, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Current Hydro LLC, is available to address any questions or provide clarifications on the submission.
  • The submission is a critical step in the regulatory process for the project, as it responds to the Commission's request for additional information.

Statistics:

  • July 2, 2025: FERC filed a second Additional Information Request (AIR) regarding the Final License Application (FLA) for the New Cumberland Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project (P- 15045).
  • August 1, 2025: Current Hydro LLC submitted a complete response package for the Commission's AIR #12.
  • The submission included revised shapefiles that differentiate between transmission line and non-transmission line acreage on federal land.

Sources:

  • Current Hydro LLC, One Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston, MA 02108 (www.currenthydro.com)
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426 (www.ferc.gov)