Federal Register #P8791005

FERC Solicits Input on Starks Hydroelectric Project Decommissioning and Stream Restoration

This opportunity concerns the decommissioning and environmental restoration of the Starks Hydroelectric Project in Maine: - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Applicant/Vendor: - R.J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. (project owner and applicant) - Project Scope: - Surrender of exemption for the Starks Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 8791-005) - Decommissioning of a non-operational hydroelectric facility - Removal of dam, powerhouse, and related structures - Restoration of approximately 0.26 miles of Lemon Stream to a natural, free-flowing channel - Includes re-grading, floodplain restoration, filling the tailrace, and reconstruction of the west bank - Notable Requirements: - Restoration activities must occur during the low flow period (June 15 to September 30) - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers are identified in the notice - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are solicited - No bid schedule, product line items, or specific procurement of goods is included in this notice

Description

R.J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. has filed an application to surrender its exemption for the Starks Hydroelectric Project located on Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine. The project has not operated for 20 years and the applicant no longer wishes to retain the exemption. The proposal includes decommissioning the project by removing the dam, powerhouse, and related features, restoring approximately 0.26 miles of Lemon Stream to a natural, free-flowing channel. Construction is planned for the low flow period between June 15 and September 30, 2027, pending necessary permits. The Commission is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests from the public and interested parties by July 3, 2026.

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