FERC Issues Notice for Environmental Assessment of Red River Lock and Dam Projects

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the environmental assessment of two hydroelectric projects, Red River Lock and Dam No. 4 and Red River Lock and Dam No. 5. The projects, proposed by BOST4 Hydroelectric LLC and BOST 5 Hydroelectric LLC, aim to replace the licensed single bulb turbine with five smaller bulb turbines at each project, increasing their total generating capacity to 28.1 megawatts. The assessment concludes that the proposed amendments, with proper environmental measures, would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The public has until August 7, 2025, to file comments on the matter.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC has issued a notice for the environmental assessment of Red River Lock and Dam No. 4 and Red River Lock and Dam No. 5 projects.
  • The projects proposed by BOST4 Hydroelectric LLC and BOST 5 Hydroelectric LLC involve replacing the licensed single bulb turbine with five smaller bulb turbines at each project.
  • The total generating capacity of the projects would increase to 28.1 megawatts, and water use would remain unchanged.
  • The assessment concludes that the proposed amendments would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
  • Comments on the matter are due by August 7, 2025, and can be filed electronically or in paper form.

Statistics:

  • Total generating capacity of the projects: 28.1 megawatts
  • Proposed amendments to the projects: Replacement of single licensed turbine with five smaller bulb turbines
  • Public comment deadline: August 7, 2025
  • FERC document number: P-12757 or P-12758
  • Contact information: FERC Online Support (202) 502-8659, TTY

Sources:

  • ("FR Doc. 2025-13028", Filed 7-10-25; 8:45 am)
  • ("The Federal Register", July 8, 2025)