Federal Register #P-8369-050

FERC Seeks Public Input on Lake Flower Dam Hydroelectric Project Environmental Review

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a public scoping period for the environmental review of the Lake Flower Dam Hydroelectric Project in Saranac Lake, New York. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Proposed by the Village of Saranac Lake - Involves continued operation and potential relicensing of a hydroelectric facility - Facility features a 200-kilowatt Kaplan turbine-generator, dam infrastructure, and recreational amenities - Technical Features: - Dam and spillway structures - Kaplan turbine-generator (200 kW capacity) - Associated recreational facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Development of environmental management plans (invasive species, bat and bald eagle, impoundment drawdown, compliance monitoring) - Public and agency input sought on environmental issues and potential impacts - Preparation of an environmental document under NEPA - No procurement of products or services is requested at this stage - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice

Description

This notice announces the scoping period for the environmental review of the Lake Flower Dam Hydroelectric Project proposed by the Village of Saranac Lake. The project involves the development and continued operation of a hydroelectric facility at Lake Flower Dam, including a 200-kilowatt Kaplan turbine-generator and associated infrastructure. The scoping process seeks public and agency input on environmental issues and potential impacts related to the project, which will inform the preparation of an environmental document under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Comments are requested by April 27, 2026.

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