Federal Register #2381071

FERC Seeks Input on PacifiCorp's Ashton Hydroelectric Project Rehabilitation and Management

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, soliciting public input on PacifiCorp's application for the Ashton Hydroelectric Project in Idaho. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - PacifiCorp (project applicant and operator) - Project Scope: - Rehabilitation of one turbine-generator unit (either Unit 2 or 3) to improve efficiency and increase nameplate capacity from 6.7 MW to 7.58 MW - Project infrastructure includes: - Earth and rock-filled dam - Spillway - Diversion tunnel - Intake structure - Reservoir - Powerhouse with three turbine-generator units - Tailrace - Transformer and transmission line - Recreational facilities - Services Requested: - Turbine-generator unit rehabilitation - Continued run-of-river operation - Annual trout stocking - Wildlife enhancement - Cultural resources management - Recreation site management - Notable Requirements: - Exemption from licensing requested - Environmental and recreational management plans must be implemented - FERC waives scoping due to limited project changes and prior agency coordination - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed; focus is on project rehabilitation and ongoing management services.

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from PacifiCorp for filing regarding the Ashton Hydroelectric Project located on the Henrys Fork of the Snake River in Fremont County, Idaho. The notice indicates the intent to waive scoping, soliciting motions to intervene and protests, and states that the application is ready for environmental analysis. The project includes rehabilitation of a turbine unit to improve efficiency and increase capacity, operation in run-of-river mode, and implementation of various environmental and recreational plans. Comments, recommendations, and terms and conditions are being solicited with deadlines for submissions provided.

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