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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested a temporary change in the requirements for maintaining the water level at Lake Fordyce. This request is part of a project to fix seepage issues at the Fordyce Dam, which is a component of the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. PG&E plans to lower the lake’s water level to install a liner on the dam and ensure a safe working environment, while still maintaining a minimal water flow downstream. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments, protests, or motions to intervene concerning this request within 15 days of the notice's issue.

Gas Transmission Northwest, LLC (GTN) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to build a new compressor station in Oregon. This request is open for public involvement, where individuals can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 22, 2021. Protests and interventions grant individuals certain rights in the proceedings, whereas comments allow individuals to express their views. The public can track ongoing updates about the project through FERC’s website and can choose to receive notifications through the eSubscription service.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a temporary change to the minimum water flow requirements at the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This modification aims to lower the water flow from the Lower Feeley Lake Dam for maintenance work from June to November 2025. FERC is accepting comments, protests, and motions to intervene until March 10, 2025. The public can submit these electronically or by mail, and those who wish to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene.

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.

The Town of Stowe Electric Department has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking an exemption from licensing for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project located on the Little River in Vermont. The project involves modifying an existing dam and adding new structures like a powerhouse and a turbine, with an aim to generate electricity for the local grid. Public comments, motions to intervene, and any protests regarding the application are open for 60 days from the date of the notice, and the Commission encourages electronic filing through their online system. The project aims to enhance local recreational facilities and ensure environmental considerations are addressed, with the entire application process expedited due to prior coordination and the limited scope of changes proposed.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a new major license application filed by the New York Power Authority for the Vischer Ferry Hydroelectric Project located on the Mohawk River in New York. This project operates in a run-of-river mode and includes facilities such as a dam and a powerhouse with turbine-generator units. FERC is encouraging the public to file motions, comments, and protests through their eFiling system by specified deadlines. There are specific requirements for these filings, and FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the process.

CRP NH Ayers Island, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend its license for the Ayers Island Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. They want to change the way the project operates from a "modified" peaking mode to a "run-of-river" mode, which means the river's flow will be used more naturally without storing water. Additionally, they want to remove the top one-foot flashboard section from the spillway, which is usually installed in the summer. Comments, protests, and motions to intervene about this application can be submitted until February 12, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted a hydroelectric application from Midwest Hydro, LLC, for the Rockton Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River in Winnebago County, Illinois. The project, which currently operates in a run-of-river mode and generates approximately 5,076 megawatt-hours annually, does not propose any new construction but includes modifications to the project's boundary. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice issuance date to submit motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, and fishway prescriptions, with reply comments due within 105 days. The Commission emphasizes electronic filing through its eFiling system and offers assistance through its Office of Public Participation.

The Upper Peninsula Power Company has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a temporary change to the water levels required by Article 402 at the Dead River Hydroelectric Project in Michigan. The company wants to adjust the start-of-month target water levels at Silver Lake and Dead River Storage Basins for 2021 to improve water quality. The deadline for public comments, motions to intervene, and protests is 30 days from the notice's issue date. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically on FERC's website and follow specific guidelines if they wish to participate formally in the proceedings.

Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to give up its license for the Kayuta Lake Hydroelectric Project on the Black River, New York. The application comes after the company deemed continued operations economically unfeasible due to anticipated licensing conditions. The company plans to remove the hydropower equipment but will keep the recreational facilities, with the dam's management returning to the New York State Canal Corporation. The public can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this matter until April 11, 2025, using FERC's electronic or postal filing systems.