Federal Register #2722-023; 15373-000

FERC Environmental Assessment Notice for PacifiCorp Hydropower Projects (Utah)

This notice announces the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) intent to prepare an environmental assessment for PacifiCorp's hydropower projects in Utah. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy (DOE) - Involvement of U.S. Forest Service for federal lands - OEMs and Vendors: - PacifiCorp (project owner and operator) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being solicited or procured - Notice pertains to regulatory review and environmental assessment only - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Assessment covers PacifiCorp's application for a conduit exemption for the Pioneer Project (Project No. 15373-000) - Includes administrative surrender of license for Project No. 2722-023 - Facilities near Ogden, Utah, with some to be removed from FERC jurisdiction and others to remain under exemption - Public comment opportunity on environmental impacts - No procurement activity or contract opportunity is present in this notice

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment for projects numbered 2722-023 and 15373-000 associated with PacifiCorp. The projects involve a conduit exemption and administrative surrender of a license for hydropower facilities located near Ogden, Utah, within federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The assessment will evaluate the environmental impacts of continuing operation of the hydropower project with certain facilities removed from Commission jurisdiction. The notice includes details on the project, involved agencies, and links to relevant documents for public review and comment.

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