Dominion Energy South Carolina Submits Annual Cultural Resource Report for Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project

Strategic Insights -

The Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing the company's cultural resource activities for the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project. The annual report, filed electronically, reflects the status of the requirements set forth by the project license and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) order modifying and approving the Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP). The report includes comments from the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SC SHPO) and the US Forest Service (USFS) on the company's draft report.

Key Takeaways:

  • The report is submitted to FERC as required by Article No. 410 of the Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project License issued on June 17, 1996, and the FERC order modifying and approving CRMP issued on October 22, 2002.
  • Comments were received from the SC SHPO dated April 7, 2025, and the USFS on April 17, 2025.
  • Automatic responses were received from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the USFS on April 7, 2025.
  • The report reflects ongoing efforts by Dominion Energy South Carolina to comply with cultural resource management requirements.
  • The Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project is a significant energy infrastructure project located in South Carolina.
  • The project's cultural resource management plan (CRMP) was modified and approved by FERC on October 22, 2002.
  • Dominion Energy South Carolina's Manager of Civil Engineering, Ray Ammarell, signed the report on behalf of the company.

Statistics:

  • The Neal Shoals Hydroelectric Project was licensed by FERC on June 17, 1996.
  • The CRMP was modified and approved by FERC on October 22, 2002, as part of FERC Project No. 2315.
  • Replies to the draft report were received from the SC SHPO and USFS by April 17, 2025.
  • Automatic responses were sent by ACHP and USFS on April 7, 2025.

Sources:

  • [Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. Fossil Hydro Operations 220 Operation Way, MC B223, Cayce SC 29033 DominionEnergySC.com June 17, 2025, on file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission OEP/Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance 888 First Street, N. E. Washington, D. C. 20426]