Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project License Renewal Notice

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced the proposed renewal of the license for the Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project, a hydroelectric dam located on Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York. The project does not affect federal lands, and the Environmental Assessment (EA) concludes that licensing the project would not significantly impact the environment. The EA is available for public review and comment through the FERC website, and comments should be filed within 30 days of the notice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project is a hydroelectric dam located on Fish Creek in Saratoga County, New York.
  • The project does not affect federal lands.
  • The Environmental Assessment (EA) concludes that licensing the project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
  • The EA is available for public review and comment through the FERC website.
  • Comments should be filed within 30 days of the notice.
  • The FERC provides all interested persons with an opportunity to view and/or print the EA via the internet through the Commission's Home Page.
  • Electronic filing is encouraged, and comments can be submitted using the Commission's eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecoment.asp.
  • The FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission proceedings and can help with inquiries and assistance with making filings.

Statistics:

  • The project is located on Fish Creek in Saratoga County in the Village of Victory, New York.
  • The EA contains the staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project.
  • Comments should be filed within 30 days from the date of this notice, which is September 9, 2025.
  • The EA is available for public review and comment through the FERC website.
  • Electronic comments can be submitted up to 6,000 characters without prior registration using the eComment system.

Sources:

  • Federal Register, Notice, In the Matter of the Application of Ames Hydro, LLC for a New License for the Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 7053-018), [FR Doc. 2025-17690 Filed 9-11-25; 8:45 am]
  • U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project, Document URL: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/asp
  • U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Environmental Assessment, Victory Mills Hydroelectric Project, Document URL: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecoment.asp