Federal Register #Project No. 6276-042

Environmental Assessment Notice for Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project Surrender

This notice concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) environmental review of Brooks Energy, LLC's request to surrender its exemption for the Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 6276, located on the Deep River at the Chatham and Lee county border, North Carolina - Brooks Energy, LLC is the project owner seeking to surrender its exemption from licensing - The dam was breached in 2023; generating equipment has not operated since 2020 - No new construction, modifications, or ground-disturbing activities are proposed - Dam removal is planned as part of a watershed restoration project - Involved Organizations: - American Rivers and Resource Environmental Solutions (leading restoration) - Supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Unique Requirements: - Public comments and interventions are invited regarding the environmental assessment and proposed surrender - The notice is part of a regulatory process, not a procurement for products or services - No products or services are being requested or procured in this notice

Description

This notice announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff regarding Brooks Energy, LLC's application to surrender its exemption from licensing for the Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project No. 6276. The project is located on the Deep River at the border between Chatham and Lee counties, North Carolina. The EA analyzes the potential environmental effects of the proposed surrender and concludes that it would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The dam was breached in 2023, and no modifications or ground disturbing activities are proposed. The dam removal is planned as part of a watershed restoration project with support from federal agencies.

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