Federal Register #UL265000

FERC Jurisdictional Inquiry for East Branch Hydroelectric Project (Orleans County, VT)

This notice announces a pending jurisdictional inquiry by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the unlicensed East Branch Hydroelectric Project in Orleans County, Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Subject: Jurisdictional status of the East Branch Hydroelectric Project on the East Branch of the Missisquoi River - Location: Orleans County, Vermont - Inquiry requested by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation - Scope and Requirements: - Focus is on determining whether the project requires FERC licensing - Key factors include Commerce Clause jurisdiction, construction date, and connection to the interstate transmission grid - Notice solicits comments, protests, and motions to intervene from interested parties - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory and public participation notice - Unique Aspects: - Emphasis on regulatory jurisdiction and public input, not procurement of goods or services

Description

This notice announces a pending jurisdictional inquiry concerning the unlicensed East Branch Hydroelectric Project located on the East Branch of the Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy are investigating whether the project falls under FERC's licensing jurisdiction based on criteria including Commerce Clause jurisdiction and connection to the interstate transmission grid. The notice solicits comments, protests, and motions to intervene from interested parties by May 11, 2026, to participate in the proceeding.

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