FERC Issues Final Programmatic Agreement for Beaver Falls Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a final programmatic agreement for the Beaver Falls Hydroelectric Project, a proposal to develop a hydropower facility on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. The commission staff, led by Lauren Townson, Office of Energy Projects, Division of Hydropower Licensing, has been in communication with the Forest Service regarding the project's environmental impacts. On June 10, 2025, Forest Supervisor Monique Nelson provided her signature page for the final programmatic agreement, which was then filed with FERC on June 18, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has issued a final programmatic agreement for the Beaver Falls Hydroelectric Project, ensuring the project's compliance with environmental regulations.
  • The agreement was signed by Monique Nelson, Acting Tongass Forest Supervisor, on June 10, 2025, and has been filed with FERC on June 18, 2025.
  • Lauren Townson, Commission staff member, facilitated communication with the Forest Service regarding the project's environmental impacts.
  • The project, located on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, has undergone environmental assessments to minimize its ecological footprint.
  • The documents, including the final programmatic agreement and the signature page, have been provided to the public for review.
  • The project's development is subject to ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Statistics:

  • The project is located on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.
  • The Forest Service signed the final programmatic agreement on June 10, 2025.
  • FERC issued the final programmatic agreement on June 18, 2025.
  • The agreement has been filed with FERC as Document Accession # 20250618-3027.
  • The project's proposal was previously discussed by the commission staff, led by Lauren Townson.

Sources:

  • "FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM" dated June 18, 2025
  • Document Accession # 20250618-3027, Filed Date: 06/18/2025