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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments on the FERC-512 information collection. This request is related to renewing the paperwork approval needed for preliminary permits, which allow companies the priority to apply for hydropower project licenses. These permits, which last up to four years, do not authorize construction but let companies study and plan potential projects. Public comments on this matter are due by March 12, 2021.

Low Head Hydro M 13, LLC., has filed an application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of constructing a hydropower project at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Lock and Dam 13 in Iowa and Illinois. The proposed project would include a powerhouse with three turbines, a substation, access roads, and transmission lines, aiming to generate approximately 94,500 megawatt-hours annually. This permit would not allow any construction or land use without permission; it simply grants priority for filing a license application later. Comments or competing applications can be submitted within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

Warrior Hydro, LLC applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the possibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River in Alabama. The project would involve building a structure to channel water from the river to turbines, aiming for a total capacity of 9.6 megawatts and an estimated annual generation of 37,000 megawatt-hours. FERC is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications, with guidelines and deadlines provided for interested parties. They encourage electronic filing through their website and provide contacts for further assistance.

Kram Hydro 6, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential of a hydropower project at the Dewey Lake Dam in Kentucky. The project would include building a powerhouse, turbines, and a transmission line, with the aim to generate 24 gigawatt-hours annually. The permit doesn’t allow any construction or land entry yet; it simply gives Kram Hydro priority to apply for a license if they decide to move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is inviting comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice.

On January 28, 2025, Low Head Hydro M 18, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the possibility of building a hydropower project at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 18 across Des Moines County, IA, and Henderson County, IL. This permit would give them priority to apply for a full license, but it doesn't allow any construction or land changes. The project would feature various components including a powerhouse, turbines, control building, and transmission lines with an expected annual energy generation of 126,800 megawatt-hours. Comments or competing applications for this project are due within 60 days of the notice's publication.

Kram Hydro 8, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to explore the potential for a hydropower project at the Howell Heflin Lock and Dam in Alabama. This project would involve building a power station and infrastructure to generate 30 megawatts of electricity using water flow from the dam. Interested parties have 60 days to submit comments, contest the application, or express interest in filing competing proposals. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic submissions and provides assistance through its Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

Allegheny Hydro Group Lock and Dam 4, Inc., a subsidiary of Current Hydro LLC, has filed a notice of intent to seek a license for the Allegheny Lock and Dam 4 Hydropower Project located in Pennsylvania. They have been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process and have begun consultations with various agencies related to environmental and historical preservation laws. The project will partially occupy federal land and aims to harness hydropower from the Allegheny River. The public can access more details and participate in the process through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) website.