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Search Results: keywords:"Hydroelectric Project"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1478
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Southern California Edison Company is transferring its licenses for the Santa Ana River 1 & 3 Hydroelectric Project and the Mill Creek Hydroelectric Project to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District. These projects are located in San Bernardino County, California, on federal land within the San Bernardino National Forest. The transfer requires approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the public is invited to submit comments or protests about this transfer within 30 days of the notice's issue date. Contact information for both applicants and FERC is provided for those who wish to engage in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    Southern California Edison wants to give its water energy projects to another company, and people have 30 days to say if they think it's a good idea or not. Anyone can share their thoughts with the people in charge, but they need to make sure to do it in the way asked.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104142
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Pacific Gas & Electric Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a temporary change in the water flow requirements from the Kings penstock into Dinkey Creek for the Haas-Kings River Hydroelectric Project. This variance is needed to allow maintenance work, specifically the replacement and testing of a turbine shut-off valve. The company proposes to stop the supplementary water release from January 6 to May 31, 2025, while maintaining a minimal water flow in the North Fork Kings River. The public is encouraged to submit comments, protests, or requests to intervene by January 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Pacific Gas & Electric wants to change how much water flows from a special pipe into a river so they can fix a big part of their electricity project. They plan to do this from January to May 2025, and people are invited to share their thoughts by January 15, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8007
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    A new hydroelectric project application from Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the North Branch No. 3 Hydroelectric Project has been filed and is available for public review. The project is located on the North Branch Winooski River in Vermont and involves minor modifications to existing facilities. The public is invited to submit motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations within 60 days of the notice's date. The Commission encourages the use of their electronic filing system for submissions and has provided contact information for support in this process.

    Simple Explanation

    A company wants to make small changes to a water power project on a river in Vermont, and they have told everyone about it so people can give their opinions. People have 60 days to say if they're okay with it or if they have any concerns.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7551
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Ada County, along with Fulcrum, LLC and Barber Pool Hydro, LLC, has submitted a joint application to transfer part of the license for the Barber Dam Hydroelectric Project, located in Ada County, Idaho. The project currently involves three parties, with Ada County as the transferor, Fulcrum, LLC as a co-licensee, and Barber Pool Hydro, LLC as the transferee. They seek approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change the listed licensees but maintain Fulcrum, LLC and Barber Pool Hydro, LLC as co-licensees. Interested parties have 30 days from the notice date to file comments or objections with FERC.

    Simple Explanation

    Ada County and two companies want to share a special permission (like a team badge) to use a big water project in Idaho, and they are asking for approval to switch who is listed on this badge. People who care about this have 30 days to say what they think to the team that runs the project rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13154
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Quinebaug Associates, LLC has filed a new major license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project located in Windham County, Connecticut. The project consists of two power-generating developments with a combined capacity of 2,181 kilowatts, generating an average of 7,460 megawatt-hours annually. The application includes plans to continue operating in run-of-river mode, maintain minimum water flows for environmental protection, and improve facilities for fish passage. Interested parties have until April 28, 2025, to request additional studies or seek cooperating agency status.

    Simple Explanation

    Quinebaug Associates wants to keep using water to make electricity at a special place in Connecticut. They want to make sure fish can pass through easily and keep water flowing properly. People can ask questions or join in the decision-making by April 28, 2025.