Independent regulatory commissions
The Santa Clara Valley Water District has submitted a detailed construction progress report to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, outlining activities and milestones achieved during May 2025. The report highlights crucial updates on the project's ongoing work, including seismic retrofitting efforts,
Independent regulatory commissions
The National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) West Coast Region has submitted a biological opinion and essential fish habitat (EFH) response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding the Santa Clara Valley Water District's Anderson Dam Hydroelectric
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued guidance to the Northern Indiana Public Service Company regarding the Norway and Oakdale Hydroelectric Project. The guidance focuses on the compliance of the project with FERC regulations, particularly with regards to safety measures and incident reporting. Key Takeaways: * The FERC has received
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order authorizing the construction of vertical drilling through spillway piers 17 and 19 at the Lower Baker Development of the Baker River Hydroelectric Project, FERC No. 2150. The order, issued on May 29, 2025, follows a review of the proposed drilling
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order regarding the Swan Falls Exploration Drilling Program, a project initiated by Idaho Power Company's Chief Dam Safety Coordinator, Mr. Garrett Bishop. The commission's team, led by Acting Regional Engineer Eric Kennedy, has reviewed the project'
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Gannett Fleming, Inc., a leading dam safety engineering firm, has been selected as the Independent Consultant (IC) team for the Middle Fork Dam Project. The team, led by Randy Bowersox, PE, and Matthew Parker, PE, will perform a Part 12D Periodic Inspection (PI) and prepare the Periodic Inspection Report (PIR)
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has acknowledged receipt of the 2024 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report (DSSMR) for the Salmon River Project, a hydroelectric facility owned and operated by Brookfield Renewable Energy. The report, submitted by Compliance Specialist Michael Smith, was reviewed by FERC's New York
Independent regulatory commissions
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the time to address Recommendation 21 (R-21) from the 11th 5-year Part 12D safety inspection report for the Belden Forebay Dam, part of the Upper North Fork Feather
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The New England Hydropower Company, LLC (NEHC) has submitted a response to the National Park Service's (NPS) comments on the Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project, addressing five rounds of duplicative and redundant comments submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over the past three years. The NPS'
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order authorizing Idaho Power Company to proceed with an exploration program at the Lower Salmon Falls Project, following a review of the proposed Drilling Program Plan. The plan, transmitted by Chris Edwards on March 5, 2025, included a Revised Drilling Program
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a correspondence with government agencies regarding the surrender application of the Raeford Hydroelectric Project, P-6619. The letter, dated May 23, 2025, was sent to Julie Smith, State Historic Preservation Officer, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. The correspondence regards Lake Upchurch Dam
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Yale Saddle Dam Improvement Project, part of the Yale Hydroelectric Project, located on the Lewis River in Washington state. The project, operated by PacifiCorp, aims to improve post-earthquake dam stability, addressing seismic
