Federal Register #Project No. 2422-066

Temporary Variance Request for Sawmill Hydroelectric Project Reservoir Elevation

This opportunity concerns a regulatory application for operational changes at a hydroelectric facility: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Applicant/Vendor: - Great Lakes Hydro America, LLC - Project Details: - Temporary variance requested to lower reservoir elevation by 1.0 foot at the Sawmill Hydroelectric Project (Androscoggin River, Coos County, New Hampshire) - Purpose: Replacement of Waste Gate Number 2 and Number 3 at the DC Dam - Operations to remain run-of-river with minimum bypass flow maintained during work - Services Requested: - Regulatory approval for temporary operational change (not a procurement of goods or services) - Unique Requirements: - Work to be completed within an eight-week window - Reservoir elevation to be lowered from 1,094.5 feet to 1,093.5 feet - Compliance with environmental and operational standards during the variance period - No OEMs or specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are solicited regarding the application

Description

Great Lakes Hydro America, LLC has filed an application for a temporary variance from reservoir elevation requirements at the Sawmill Hydroelectric Project located on the Androscoggin River in Coos County, New Hampshire. The variance is requested to lower the reservoir elevation by 1.0 foot to allow replacement of Waste Gate Number 2 and Number 3 at the DC Dam. The applicant proposes to maintain run-of-river operations and provide minimum bypass flow during the approximately eight-week work period from August 1 to October 1, 2026. Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are solicited by June 29, 2026.

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