Opportunity
Federal Register #P-597-025; P-15372-000
Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment – PacifiCorp Stairs Project (No Procurement)
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
August 05, 2026
Identifier
P-597-025; P-15372-000
This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, announces PacifiCorp's intent to prepare an environmental assessment for the Stairs Project in Salt Lake County, Utah. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - PacifiCorp (project proponent) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Notice pertains to regulatory actions: conduit exemption request and administrative license surrender for hydropower facilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No construction, modification, deconstruction, or ground disturbance is planned - The environmental assessment is required under the National Environmental Policy Act - The notice is informational and not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
This notice announces PacifiCorp's intent to prepare an environmental assessment related to its operations of the Stairs Project No. 597 and No. 15372 located in Salt Lake County, Utah. The project involves seeking a conduit exemption and administrative surrender of the license for certain facilities, with no construction or ground disturbance planned. The environmental assessment will analyze potential impacts and is scheduled for issuance by November 6, 2026, with a 30-day comment period. The notice is part of the federal regulatory process under the National Environmental Policy Act and involves the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.