Federal Register #Project No. 2735-104

Notice of Environmental Assessment for Helms Pumped Storage Project (No Procurement)

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, announces the availability of an environmental assessment for the Helms Pumped Storage Project: - Government buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project details: - Helms Pumped Storage Project No. 2735 - Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - 1,080-megawatt hydroelectric facility - Located in Fresno and Madera Counties, California - Occupies federal lands managed by: - U.S. Forest Service - Bureau of Reclamation - Bureau of Land Management - Purpose of notice: - Availability of environmental assessment for public review - Assessment analyzes environmental impacts of licensing the project - Concludes that, with protective measures, the project would not significantly affect the environment - No procurement action: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are requested or mentioned - No goods or services are being solicited - Notable requirements: - Focus is on environmental review and public input, not procurement

Description

This notice announces the availability of an environmental assessment for the Helms Pumped Storage Project No. 2735, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The project is a 1,080-megawatt facility located in Fresno and Madera Counties, California, occupying federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Land Management. The assessment evaluates potential environmental impacts and concludes that licensing the project with protective measures would not significantly affect the human environment. Interested parties are invited to view the assessment and submit comments by September 8, 2026.

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