Opportunity
Federal Register #Project No. 2538-106
Notice of Intent: Environmental Assessment for Erie Boulevard Hydropower Project (FERC)
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
June 24, 2026
Identifier
Project No. 2538-106
NAICS
541620
This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, announces the intent to prepare an environmental assessment for the Erie Boulevard Hydropower Project on the Black River in Watertown, New York. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Assessment concerns the Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P. project (Project No. 2538-106) - Proposed replacement of conventional wooden flashboards atop the Beebee Island dam with a pneumatic flashboard system - Pneumatic system consists of steel plates supported by inflatable air bladders - Aims to improve operational control, dam safety, and environmental stability - Installation of a sump pump and pipe to provide required veiling flows - Planned reservoir drawdown to facilitate installation - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for the equipment - No procurement of products or services is requested in this notice - The notice is for environmental assessment and public participation, not for acquisition - Public Participation: - Instructions provided for intervention and comment submission - No contract, solicitation, or award is associated with this notice
Description
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intend to prepare an environmental assessment for the Erie Boulevard Hydropower project (Project No. 2538-106) located on the Black River in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. The project involves replacing the remaining wooden flashboards with a pneumatic flashboard system to improve operational control, dam safety, and environmental conditions. The assessment will evaluate environmental impacts and facilitate public participation, with a planned issuance date of November 2, 2026. The notice includes information on how to intervene and participate in the proceeding.