Federal Register #PEIS 455000001781540537

TVA Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Generator Interconnection Transmission Activities

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is launching a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts of transmission system activities supporting generator interconnection requests across its Power Service Area. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) - Scope of Work: - Preparation of a PEIS to streamline and standardize NEPA reviews for transmission actions under TVA's Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP), Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (SGIP), and Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS) - Covers new construction, upgrades, maintenance, and modifications of transmission lines, substations, switchyards, communication infrastructure, access roads, and related system components - Includes public and stakeholder engagement, environmental analysis, and development of programmatic review frameworks - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on bounding environmental criteria, standardized screening tools, and siting guidance - PEIS will enable tiered, site-specific reviews for future projects - TVA is seeking input on alternatives, environmental impacts, and analysis methods - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned in this opportunity

Description

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intends to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to evaluate the environmental effects of transmission system activities associated with generator interconnection requests across TVA's Power Service Area. The PEIS will establish a programmatic framework to support efficient, consistent, and predictable National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for generator interconnection related transmission actions under TVA's Large Generator Interconnection Procedures, Small Generator Interconnection Procedures, and Expedited Resource Addition Study. It will also support tiered, site-specific reviews where needed, aiming to streamline environmental decision-making and maintain compliance with environmental statutes.

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