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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice for Overdue Restoration Plan on Utah Yellowstone Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice to Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. for the overdue Restoration Plan for the Yellowstone Hydroelectric Project No. 1773 in Utah. The project, located on the Yellowstone River in Duchesne County, involves stream restoration to satisfy the Forest Service. The company was required to file the finalized Restoration Plan within 180 days of the October 27, 2022 Order Approving Surrender of Project License and Decommissioning of Project Features, which was April 25, 2023. However, the company has yet to submit the plan, despite previous extensions of time granted by FERC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Restoration Plan for the Yellowstone Hydroelectric Project No. 1773 is overdue, as required by the October 27, 2022 Order Approving Surrender of Project License and Decommissioning of Project Features.
  • Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. must file the finalized Restoration Plan within 60 days of May 12, 2025, including documentation of consultation with and approval of the Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and Moon Lake Water Users Association.
  • Failure to file the Restoration Plan may result in further action by FERC.
  • The Commission has previously granted extensions of time to submit the Restoration Plan, with the latest extension granted by order dated November 22, 2024, extending the deadline to February 1, 2025.
  • The company must file the requested information using the Commission's eFiling system or submit a paper copy addressed to the Secretary of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Statistics:

  • The project is located on the Yellowstone River in Duchesne County, Utah, within the Ashley National Forest and the Uintah and Ouray Reservations.
  • The company has until July 11, 2025, to file the finalized Restoration Plan.
  • FERC has granted three extensions of time to submit the Restoration Plan, with the latest extension granted by order dated November 22, 2024.
  • The Commission encourages electronic filing of the Restoration Plan.

Sources:

  • FERC Service Memorandum, Project No. 1773-042--Utah Yellowstone Hydroelectric Project
  • Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., 181 FERC P 62,067 (2022)
  • Moon Lake Electric Association, 61 FERC P 62,030 (1992)

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