Federal Register #2842047

Notice of Application for License Variance for Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project

This notice concerns the City of Idaho Falls' request for a temporary license variance for the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Snake River in Idaho. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project located on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement for products or services - Project Details: - Temporary variance requested for minimum bypass flow at Upper Development Dam #1 - Purpose is to allow construction of a cofferdam and maintenance on pelican gates - Activities include environmental consultation, fish relocation, and best management practices to protect water quality - Public Participation: - Notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties - Place of Performance: - Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project, Snake River, Bonneville County, Idaho (on federal land) - FERC office in Washington, DC as the contracting office

Description

The City of Idaho Falls has filed an application for a temporary license variance related to the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Snake River in Bonneville County, Idaho. The variance requests a temporary reduction of minimum bypass flow to facilitate construction and maintenance activities on the pelican gates at the Upper Development Dam #1. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding the application, with a deadline of May 21, 2026. The project occupies federal lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and is filed pursuant to the Federal Power Act.

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