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Pacific Power Partners, LLC has informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it is now the owner of the exemption from licensing for the Canyon Creek Hydroelectric Project No. 7192. This project, originally exempted from licensing on November 15, 1983, is located on Canyon Creek in El Dorado County, California. According to federal regulations, the transfer of this exemption does not require the Commission's approval. This notification was filed on October 4, 2024, and was announced by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, the Secretary, on February 26, 2025.

EONY Generation Limited has submitted an application for a new major license for the Philadelphia Hydroelectric Project, located on the Indian River in New York. The project includes a reservoir, dams, and a powerhouse with a turbine that generates electricity. As part of the licensing process, EONY proposes to continue its run-of-river operations and improve facilities, including adding a minimum flow for aquatic habitat and making a fishing platform accessible. Interested parties are encouraged to submit additional study requests by March 29, 2021, and follow the procedural schedule for the license application review.

Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent license to continue operating the Glen Hydroelectric Project on the Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The project includes a dam, turbines, and other facilities to generate electricity. GMP plans to keep operating the project in a run-of-river mode, maintain a minimum water flow to protect aquatic life, and develop plans to monitor operations and manage historic properties. FERC is offering the public the opportunity to view the application and participate in the proceedings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from the Alabama Power Company for the non-project use of lands and waters at the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama. The company wants to build new and modify existing docks to accommodate more watercraft. The commission is inviting comments and motions to intervene regarding this proposal by February 14, 2025. Public comments, protests, and motions can be submitted online or by mail, following the provided guidelines.

Marlow Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a minor license to operate the Nash Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ashuelot River, located in Marlow, New Hampshire. The project, which already exists, includes various facilities such as a dam, generators, and a transmission line, with a total capacity of 225 kilowatts. Marlow Hydro plans to increase the flow of water bypassing parts of the project to 14.5 cubic feet per second. FERC is currently accepting comments on this application until April 17, 2025, and is involved in assessing the environmental impact as part of the scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has begun a proceeding to terminate the license of Goose River Hydro Inc. for the Goose River Hydroelectric Project in Maine due to implied surrender. The project, which has not generated electricity since 2003, includes several developments with some facilities in disrepair. FERC found that the company failed to fulfill necessary requirements and adhere to previous directives, as Goose River Hydro, Inc. is dissolving and lacks the assets and rights to maintain the project. Public comments, protests, and motions to intervene need to be submitted by March 1, 2021, with specific filing instructions provided for electronic or paper submissions.

Kram Hydro 10, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Mississippi Lock and Dam #20 Hydroelectric Project on the Mississippi River near Lima Township, Illinois. If granted, this permit would give Kram Hydro 10 priority to apply for a license to build the hydropower project, which would generate an estimated 252.8 gigawatt hours of electricity annually using two 20-megawatt Kaplan turbines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice's publication. The Commission encourages electronic submissions through its eFiling system and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that a new major license application for the Townsend Water Power Project on the Beaver River in Pennsylvania is ready for environmental analysis. The application was filed by the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority and involves various project facilities including a dam, reservoir, and power generation units with a total capacity of 5,000 kilowatts. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice's issuance date to submit comments, recommendations, or prescriptions. FERC encourages electronic submission through their eFiling system and provides contact details for support and further information.

Kurt and Velma Zilm have informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that they are now the owners of the exemption from licensing for the Zilm Hydroelectric Project No. 7313, which is located in Garfield County, Colorado. The original exemption was granted on January 20, 1984, and this transfer of ownership does not need the Commission's approval. The Zilms reside in Hamden, Connecticut.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC for a new license to operate the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project on the Little Androscoggin River in Maine. The public can view and comment on the application, and individuals have 60 days from the notice's issuance date to file motions to intervene or protests. The project currently operates in a run-of-river mode without any proposed new construction and generates approximately 1,602 megawatt-hours each year. The FERC also provides resources to help the public engage in this process and understand how to file interventions, comments, or protests.