Federal Register #1218052

Temporary Variance Request for Flint River Hydroelectric Project by Georgia Power Company

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a notice regarding Georgia Power Company's application for a temporary variance at the Flint River Hydroelectric Project. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Georgia Power Company - Products/Services Requested: - Temporary variance to lower Lake Worth by approximately 5 feet - Facilitation of installation and maintenance of shoreline structures - No specific products or part numbers listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Drawdown rate of one half-foot per day - Lake remains at target elevation for four weeks before refilling - Compliance with water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act - Adherence to run-of-river operations during the drawdown period - Public comments, motions to intervene, and protests are being solicited

Description

Georgia Power Company has filed an application requesting a temporary variance from the target water surface elevation requirements of Article 401 of their license for the Flint River Hydroelectric Project. The variance is to facilitate a scheduled drawdown of Lake Worth by approximately 5 feet to allow installation and maintenance of shoreline structures. The drawdown is planned to begin on September 21, 2026, with a drawdown rate of one half-foot per day, reaching the target elevation by September 30, 2026, and lasting for four weeks before refilling begins. The project is located on the Flint River near Albany, Georgia, in Lee and Dougherty counties. The Commission is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests by September 17, 2026.

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