Federal Register #UL264000

FERC Jurisdictional Inquiry for Baldin Brook Hydroelectric Project – Public Comments Invited

This notice concerns a regulatory review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Baldin Brook Hydroelectric Project in Vermont. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Jurisdictional inquiry for the unlicensed Baldin Brook Hydroelectric Project on Baldin Brook, Lamoille County, Vermont - Initiated at the request of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation - Focus is on determining FERC's jurisdiction under the Federal Power Act - Participation: - Public comments, protests, and motions to intervene are solicited - Procurement Information: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - The notice is strictly regulatory, focusing on public participation and legal determination of licensing status

Description

This notice announces a pending jurisdictional inquiry regarding the unlicensed Baldin Brook Hydroelectric Project located in Lamoille County, Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is investigating whether the project falls under its licensing jurisdiction based on criteria in the Federal Power Act. The Commission is soliciting comments, protests, and motions to intervene from interested parties by May 15, 2026. This inquiry follows a request from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation for a jurisdictional determination.

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