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Federal Register #Docket No. CD26-2-000

FERC Notice: Preliminary Determination for Cape Horn Mill Hydropower Facility (No Procurement)

Posted

May 29, 2026

Identifier

Docket No. CD26-2-000

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) addresses the preliminary determination for the Cape Horn Mill Project as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Cape Horn Mill Project proposed by Joshua Klein - Located along the Boardman Canal near Colfax, Placer County, California - Facility includes: - One turbine generating unit (up to 40 kW capacity) - 10-inch pipeline for water transport - Associated appurtenant facilities - Estimated annual generation: approximately 280 MWh - Regulatory Details: - Project determined to meet criteria for a qualifying conduit hydropower facility under the Federal Power Act - Exempt from licensing or exemption requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a regulatory notice, not a solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility must meet qualifying conduit hydropower criteria - Public comments and motions to intervene are invited regarding the determination

Description

This notice announces the preliminary determination of a qualifying conduit hydropower facility proposed by Joshua Klein. The project, named Cape Horn Mill Project, would have an installed capacity of up to 40 kilowatts and be located along the Boardman Canal near Colfax, Placer County, California. The facility includes one turbine generating unit, a 10-inch pipeline transporting water from and returning it to the Boardman Canal, and appurtenant facilities. The notice invites comments and motions to intervene regarding the preliminary determination that the project meets qualifying criteria and is not required to be licensed or exempted from licensing.

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