Federal Register #P5982

Notice of Application for Surrender of Exemption for Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, concerns Seefeld Corporation's application to surrender its exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project in Whatcom County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project located on the Nooksack River and Smith Creek - Seefeld Corporation is the applicant - Action Requested: - Surrender of exemption and decommissioning of the hydroelectric project - Removal of infrastructure including: - Weir - Intake pipe - Settling tank - Generators - Disconnection from the electrical grid - Removal of wood portions of the powerhouse - No work planned within the streambed - Public Participation: - Notice invites public comments, motions to intervene, and protests - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with water quality certification from the Washington Department of Ecology - Adherence to FERC procedural rules for public participation - No OEMs or vendors are specified - No products or services are being procured as part of this notice

Description

This notice pertains to the application by Seefeld Corporation for the surrender of its exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project located on the Nooksack River and Smith Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. The application has been accepted for filing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The notice invites comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application, with a deadline of September 17, 2026. The proposed action includes decommissioning the project by removing infrastructure such as the weir, intake pipe, settling tank, generators, and parts of the powerhouse, with no work proposed within the streambed.

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