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Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project Annual Progress Report: Key Findings and Takeaways

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The Hybrid Renewables LLC (HRLLC) has submitted its First Annual Progress Report for the Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), covering the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. The report outlines the company's activities related to engineering design, environmental coordination, stakeholder consultation, and licensing preparation. Despite FERC's rejection of HRLLC's initial Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Notice of Intent (NOI) due to procedural deficiencies, the company remains committed to the licensing process and is preparing to refile both documents in full compliance with the Commission's requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • HRLLC has initiated consultation with federal, state, tribal, and local entities in accordance with 18 CFR SS 4.38, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Oklahoma Biological Survey.
  • The company has completed a comprehensive PAD and NOI, which were submitted on May 30, 2025.
  • HRLLC has coordinated with the City of Tulsa, Rogers County, and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) regarding the location of water infrastructure near the dam.
  • The company has received feedback from various stakeholders, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Oklahoma Historical Society (SHPO), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Oklahoma Biological Survey.
  • HRLLC is preparing to refile its PAD and NOI in accordance with 18 CFR SSSS 5.5 and 5.6, incorporating agency and tribal feedback received to date into the revised document.

Statistics:

  • The Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project has been issued preliminary permit by FERC (FERC Project No. 15353), valid for a term of 48 months.
  • The project is located adjacent to the outlet conduits of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Oologah Lake Dam in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
  • HRLLC received three official responses from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on July 7, 2025, through the Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system, regarding seven federally listed, proposed, or candidate species that may occur in the project area.

Sources:

  • Hybrid Renewables LLC (HRLLC). (2024). First Annual Progress Report for the Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 15353).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). (2024). Preliminary Permit Issuance for the Oologah Lake Dam Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 15353).
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). (2025). Comments on HRLLC's PAD submitted on July 3, 2025.
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). (2025). IPaC Coordination with HRLLC, July 7, 2025.
  • Oklahoma Biological Survey (University of Oklahoma). (2025). Verification Letter regarding American Burying Beetle, July 7, 2025.
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). (2025). Acknowledgment of HRLLC's Outreach, July 2025.
  • Oklahoma Historical Society (SHPO). (2025). Response regarding FERC's Section 106 consultation, July 2025.
  • City of Tulsa Water and Sewer Department. (2025). Coordination with HRLLC regarding water infrastructure, July 2025.
  • Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB). (2025). Coordination with HRLLC regarding pipeline data and easement boundaries, July 2025.

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