Federal Register #8369-050

FERC Seeks Input on Saranac Lake Hydroelectric Project License and Environmental Plans

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, seeking input on the Village of Saranac Lake's application for a subsequent license to operate the Lake Flower Dam Hydroelectric Project. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Continued operation of a 134-foot-long, 33-foot-high dam on the Saranac River - Operation of a 200-kilowatt Kaplan turbine-generator unit for hydroelectric power generation - Maintenance of existing recreation facilities, including parks and river access - Development of a new whitewater park (Boothe River Park) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Kaplan turbine-generator unit (200 kW) - Implementation of environmental management plans (invasive species, bat and bald eagle, impoundment drawdown, compliance monitoring) - Maintenance and development of recreational facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmental stewardship, including specific management plans for wildlife and invasive species - Integration of recreational facility management with hydroelectric operations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice, but the project centers on hydroelectric equipment and environmental services.

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has deemed the application for Project No. 8369-050, the Lake Flower Dam Hydroelectric Project, ready for environmental analysis. The project involves a dam and hydroelectric facility on the Saranac River in Franklin and Essex Counties, New York. The Village of Saranac Lake proposes to continue operating the project in run-of-river mode, maintain recreation facilities, develop a whitewater park, and implement environmental plans. FERC is soliciting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions related to this application, with deadlines for submissions in August and October 2026.

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