Federal Register #2026-07773

FERC Updates Annual Fee Schedule for Hydropower Licensees Using Government Lands

This final rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, updates the annual fee schedule for hydropower licensees using government lands: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Scope of Update: - Revises per-acre rental fees for hydropower projects using government lands - Fees are specified by county or geographic area for fiscal year 2026 - Applies to all hydropower licensees occupying federal lands - Products/Services: - No specific products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory fee update - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are named, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Ensures reasonable annual charges for the use, occupancy, and enjoyment of government lands by hydropower projects - Details are provided in the revised appendix to 18 CFR Part 11 - Period of Performance: - Fee schedule is effective for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026) - Place of Performance/Administration: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426

Description

This final rule issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy updates the fee schedule for the use of government lands by hydropower licensees. It specifies per-acre rental fees by county or geographic area for fiscal year 2026, effective from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The update ensures reasonable annual charges for the use, occupancy, and enjoyment of government lands by hydropower projects. The rule is effective April 21, 2026.

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