Federal Register #2232949

FERC Review of Duke Energy Carolinas Temporary Variance Request for Lookout Shoals Development

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, reviewing an application from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC for a temporary variance at the Lookout Shoals Development on the Catawba River, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (applicant and operator) - Products/Services Requested: - Application for temporary variance to deviate from the 80 cubic feet per second minimum continuous flow release - No specific equipment, materials, or commercial products are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Temporary change in water flow to allow rehabilitation of the riveted penstock supplying water to junior units - Both junior units and the adjacent larger unit will be out of service during maintenance - Implementation of a pulse flow strategy to mitigate environmental impacts - Environmental mitigation strategy developed in consultation with: - North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality-Division of Water Resources - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Compliance with federal regulations and environmental protection requirements - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are invited as part of the review process

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted for filing an application from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, for a temporary variance from the 80 cubic feet per second minimum continuous flow release requirement at the Lookout Shoals Development on the Catawba River in North Carolina. The variance is requested for the period from October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, to allow rehabilitation of the riveted penstock supplying water to the junior units. During this maintenance, the licensee proposes a pulse flow strategy to mitigate environmental impacts, which has been agreed upon with relevant resource agencies. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests by August 7, 2026.

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