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FERC Issues Formal Notice on Environmental Assessment for Hydroelectric Power Projects

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice announcing the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the BOST4 and BOST5 Hydroelectric LLC projects. The projects aim to replace licensed single bulb turbines with five smaller bulb turbines at each site, maintaining the same total generating capacity of 28.1 megawatts and water use. The EA concludes that the proposed amendments, with proper environmental measures, would not significantly affect the environment. The notice invites public comments, with a deadline of August 7, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has issued a formal notice for the BOST4 and BOST5 Hydroelectric LLC projects, announcing the availability of the EA.
  • The projects propose replacing licensed single bulb turbines with five smaller bulb turbines at each site, maintaining the same total generating capacity and water use.
  • The EA concludes that the proposed amendments, with proper environmental measures, would not significantly affect the environment.
  • The public has until August 7, 2025, to submit comments on the proposed projects.
  • The FERC encourages electronic filing through the eFiling system or eComment system, with a maximum of 6,000 characters without prior registration.
  • Comments can be submitted via email, mail, or in person at FERC's offices in Washington, DC, or Rockville, Maryland.

Statistics:

  • The proposed amendments involve replacing single bulb turbines with five smaller bulb turbines at each site.
  • The total generating capacity of the projects remains at 28.1 megawatts.
  • The water use of the projects will not change from the current licenses.
  • The public has 30 days (until August 7, 2025) to submit comments on the proposed projects.

Sources:

  • FERC Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment, Document No. XIII-2 (July 8, 2025)
  • FERC Form 10-01-000, Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment, Project Nos. 12757-008 and 12758-008 (July 8, 2025)

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