Lake Lynn Generation, LLC Submits Aquatic Biomonitoring Plan Update for FERC Review

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Lake Lynn Generation, LLC has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) detailing its consultation process for the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2459). The document outlines the proposed aquatic biomonitoring plan update for the project, which would cover the years 2024-2027. The plan aims to continue water quality monitoring as an activity under both the aquatic biomonitoring plan and Article 405 of the FERC license.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lake Lynn Generation, LLC proposed continuing water quality monitoring for the remaining term of the License, consulting with the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
  • On January 26, 2024, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources concurred with the proposal, with no concerns or objections expressed by the remaining Resource Agencies.
  • The proposed aquatic biomonitoring plan update would cover the years 2024-2027 and would not include any additional aquatic biological monitoring during the current license term.
  • The ongoing required water quality monitoring will continue as an activity under both the aquatic biomonitoring plan and Article 405 of the FERC license.
  • The WVDNR will include any recommendations regarding future biological monitoring in its recommendations to the FERC on new license conditions in the ongoing relicensing proceeding.

Statistics:

  • The Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2459) has a license that expires on November 30, 2024.
  • The proposed aquatic biomonitoring plan update would cover a period of four years (2024-2027).
  • The ongoing required water quality monitoring will continue for the duration of the current license term.

Sources:

  • Letter from Lake Lynn Generation, LLC to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, August 8, 2025.
  • Email from Joyce Foster to the Resource Agencies, December 14, 2023.
  • Email from Jocelyn J. Phares to Joyce Foster and others, January 26, 2024.