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RD Bailey Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project: Annual Progress Report

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Rye Development has submitted a preliminary permit annual report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the RD Bailey Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project. The project, issued a preliminary permit on October 3, 2022, is located in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, West Virginia. As a condition of permit issuance, Rye Development is required to submit progress reports every 12 months, which will include an update on project activities and outreach efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The RD Bailey Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric project located in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, West Virginia, which was issued a preliminary permit by FERC on October 3, 2022.
  • The project is managed by Rye Development on behalf of the permittee, Rye Bailey Hydroelectric, LLC, which is responsible for preparing a Pre-Application Document and initiating outreach with state and federal resource agencies, local municipalities, and other stakeholders.
  • The project aims to identify resource information and issues, with the permittee responsible for preparing a Pre-Application Document for the Project.
  • The permittee can be contacted for any questions or additional information regarding the proposed project through Michael Rooney at (412) 400-4186 or via email at michael@ryedevelopment.com.

Statistics:

  • The project is located in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, West Virginia.
  • The project was issued a preliminary permit by FERC on October 3, 2022.
  • The permittee is required to submit progress reports every 12 months as a condition of permit issuance.
  • The project will involve outreach with state and federal resource agencies, local municipalities, and other stakeholders to identify resource information and issues.

Sources:

  • Electronically Filed: 1455 SW Broadway, Suite 290, Portland, OR 97201, September 25, 2025, via e-filing to Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20426.
  • Rye Development to Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Subject: RD Bailey Lock and Dam Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 15277 2025 Preliminary Permit Annual Report.

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