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Apple Inc. has transferred the Monroe Drop Hydroelectric Project to Monroe Hydro, LLC. The project, exempt from licensing, is located on the Main Canal of the North Unit Irrigation District near Culver, Oregon. Monroe Hydro, LLC is now responsible for the project and all communications should be directed to Mrs. Gia Schneider at Monroe Hydro, LLC in Alameda, California. This transfer does not need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC has filed an application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Virginia. The project consists of a 24-foot-high concrete dam, two powerhouses with a total capacity of 12.5 megawatts, and other facilities, operating in a peaking mode with an annual generation of 22,504 megawatt-hours. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on the project's effects. FERC is seeking public input on the issues and alternatives to be addressed and encourages electronic filing of comments.

Swan Lake North Hydro LLC has submitted an application to amend its license for a hydroelectric project in Klamath County, Oregon. The project, which has not yet been constructed, will involve changes such as replacing turbine units, modifying the powerhouse, and making adjustments to the project's layout and materials. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is planning to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for this project and aims to release it by September 2025 for public comment. The public can reach out to the Commission’s Office of Public Participation for assistance with the proceedings.

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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received an application from Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC for a subsequent license to continue operating the Spencer Mountain Hydroelectric Project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. Public comments and recommendations are invited within a 60-day period following the notice date, as part of the environmental analysis process. The project, currently in run-of-river mode, includes a dam, reservoir, powerhouse, and other facilities, with no proposed changes to their operation. The application and additional details can be accessed through FERC's eFiling system or website.

On March 3, 2025, Southern California Edison Company and Lower Tule Hydro, LLC applied for approval to transfer the license of the 2.52-megawatt Lower Tule River Hydroelectric Project, located in the Sequoia National Forest in California. They require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval, with the new licensee having to meet all current licensing requirements. Public comments, motions to intervene, or protests regarding this transfer must be submitted by May 5, 2025, either through FERC’s electronic filing systems or in writing. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation is available for assistance to help the public engage in the process.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company has requested a temporary change to the water flow requirements at the Drum Spaulding Hydroelectric Project in California. This change is needed to restore parts of the Lower Feeley Lake Dam. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) about this request and intends to release it by April 30, 2025, for public comments. The public can send their comments until March 10, 2025, and the Office of Public Participation is available to assist with any questions or submissions.

Parker & Nelson Holdings, LLC has transferred the exemption for the 105-kilowatt Ashland Papermill Hydroelectric Project No. 5638 to 3Phase Hydro, LLC. This project, located on the Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, originally received an exemption from licensing back in 1982 and has since changed hands multiple times. The transfer did not require approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. All project-related communications should now be directed to Austin Brown at 3Phase Hydro, LLC.

PE Hydro Generation, LLC filed an application on January 3, 2022, for a new license for the Luray and Newport Hydroelectric Project located in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that it will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, as it does not expect the project to significantly impact the environment. The EA will be shared with the public for feedback, and all comments will be considered in making the final licensing decision. For questions or participation in the process, the public can contact the Office of Public Participation.

NOW NE005 LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the potential of the Champlain Canal-Hudson River-Lock and Dam C1 Hydroelectric Project in New York. This project involves using existing structures like a dam and lock, alongside the construction of new facilities like a powerhouse and a transmission line, to generate hydroelectric power. The public and other interested parties have 60 days from the notice date to comment or file competing applications. FERC encourages submissions via its electronic filing system and offers support for those needing assistance with the process.