Independent regulatory commissions
Southern California Edison Company (SCE) has submitted the Final Year 4 Operations Compliance Report, Biological Monitoring Report, and Technical Review Group (TRG) Annual Consultation Meeting Summary for 2024, in compliance with the Final Long-Term Operating Rules (LTORs) for the Big Creek No. 4 Hydroelectric Project. The submission includes reports on
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has submitted a notification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding a planned station outage and initiation of the Hydro Project Maintenance and Emergency Protocol (HPMEP) for the East Fork Hydroelectric Project No. 2698. The outage is necessary for a life extension maintenance project to
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice for the environmental assessment of PacifiCorp's Yale Hydroelectric Project License Amendment. The proposed modification involves installing a rock filter and drain berm on the downstream side of the Yale saddle dam, which would require a 2-week-long reservoir
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice regarding the Isabella Hydroelectric Project No. 8377-030, announcing the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed capacity amendment to the project. The project, located on the Kern River in Kern County, California, aims to increase the total
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In a recent exchange between David A. Graefe, Outdoor Recreation Planner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and Alyssa L Wethy, Hydropower Specialist with the National Park Service, a mistake was identified in the comments submitted by the Department of the Interior (DOI) for the Rockton and Dixon hydroelectric
Independent regulatory commissions
Pend Oreille County Public Utility District #1 has submitted a critical document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, outlining historical properties management plan compliance actions for the Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project. As part of the 2024 Implementation and Monitoring Plan, the report highlights significant cultural and archaeological resources within the
Independent regulatory commissions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has withdrawn its request for informal consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regarding the Hydro Kennebec, LLC's proposal to temporarily lower the reservoir by 3 feet at the Hydro-Kennebec Hydroelectric Project. The project, located on the Kennebec River
Independent regulatory commissions
On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) posted an official list of federally threatened, endangered, candidate, and proposed species, and designated or proposed critical habitats that may occur within the boundary of, or be affected by, the licensing of the Wilder Hydroelectric Project. The list
Independent regulatory commissions
The Walden Hydroelectric Project, owned by Renew NY1, LLC, has submitted a comprehensive protection plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to safeguard Indiana bats, Northern Long-eared bats, and Bald Eagles within the project area. The plan, developed in consultation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
A public scoping meeting was convened by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to discuss the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project and Pike Island Hydroelectric Project. The meeting was held at the Wingate by Wyndham in Steubenville, OH, with BJ DeFelice and Ralph Spano attending as
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) environmental assessment for the Brighton Hydroelectric Project No. 3633. The document, submitted by EPA Region 3, provides EPA's comments pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 309 of
United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Washington-based WW Op Zone Fund 1, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a preliminary permit to develop the proposed Lower Crompton Dam Hydroelectric Project on the South Branch Pawtuxet River in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The project aims to harness the river'
