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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Lock 13 Hydro Partners Submits Revised Lease Amendment for Evelyn Hydroelectric Project

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The Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC has submitted a revised lease amendment for the Evelyn Hydroelectric Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The revised lease amendment is a response to a request from FERC to clarify the Linweave Clause's application to the entire lease. The original lease was signed with the Kentucky River Authority (KRA) on June 11, 2022, and the revised amendment was filed on July 6, 2025. The Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC is seeking to ensure that the project complies with the requirements outlined in Article 306 of the License issued by FERC on June 17, 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • FERC required the Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC to obtain a Lease and Operating agreement for the Evelyn Hydroelectric Project within 90 days of the issuance of the License on June 17, 2021.
  • A second request for extension of time was issued by FERC on January 31, 2022, which allowed the Licensee more time to obtain the necessary agreement.
  • The Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC signed a Lease with the KRA on June 11, 2022, and filed it with FERC.
  • FERC requested a change to the lease to clarify the application of the Linweave Clause, and a revised lease containing incorrect language was filed on June 6, 2025.
  • The revised lease amendment was filed on July 6, 2025, with the correct language requested by FERC.
  • The Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC seeks to ensure compliance with Article 306 of the License and is available to answer any questions or provide further information.

Statistics:

  • 90 days: the time frame allotted by FERC for the Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC to obtain a Lease and Operating agreement.
  • June 17, 2021: the date on which FERC issued the License for the Evelyn Hydroelectric Project.
  • January 31, 2022: the date on which FERC issued a second request for extension of time for the Licensee to obtain the necessary agreement.
  • June 11, 2022: the date on which the Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC signed a Lease with the KRA.
  • June 6, 2025: the date on which the Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC filed a revised lease with incorrect language.
  • July 6, 2025: the date on which the Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC filed a revised lease amendment with the correct language.

Sources:

  • FERC - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Evelyn Hydroelectric Project - P-14799
  • Kentucky River Authority (KRA)
  • Lock 13 Hydro Partners, LLC - David Brown Kinloch, President

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