Federal Register #Project No. 1930-090

FERC Licensing for Kern River No. 1 Hydroelectric Project – Allis-Chalmers Turbines and GE Generators

This opportunity concerns the application for a new major license for the Kern River No. 1 Hydroelectric Project in Kern County, California, managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Department of Energy. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project located on federal lands within Sequoia National Forest, under U.S. Forest Service jurisdiction - OEMs and Vendors: - Allis-Chalmers (turbines) - General Electric (generators) - Southern California Edison Company (applicant and project operator) - Products/Services Requested: - Four Allis-Chalmers hydroelectric turbines (total 43,000 horsepower) - Four General Electric horizontal shaft generators (total installed capacity 26,280 kilowatts) - Operation of the hydroelectric project in run-of-river mode - Associated facilities: 27-acre impoundment, 58-foot-high cyclopean-concrete overflow gravity dam, drainage tunnel, water intake, flowline, forebay, penstock, powerhouse, tailrace, switchyard, access roads, powerline, communication line, gauging stations, stilling wells, and appurtenant facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project occupies federal lands and must comply with U.S. Forest Service requirements - Licensing process includes environmental analysis and public participation - SCE proposes continued run-of-river operation, minimizing environmental impact - Application includes detailed technical specifications for all major equipment and facilities - OEMs are central to the project, with Allis-Chalmers and General Electric providing the main hydroelectric generation equipment.

Description

This notice pertains to the application tendered by Southern California Edison Company for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It establishes the procedural schedule for licensing and the deadline for submission of final amendments related to the Kern River No. 1 Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the lower Kern River in Kern County, California, occupying federal lands within the Sequoia National Forest. The application includes detailed descriptions of the project facilities and operations, and the notice provides information on how to access the application and participate in the licensing process.

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