Federal Register #P5982001

Public Comment Solicitation: Decommissioning of Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project (Seefeld Corporation)

This opportunity involves the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking public input on Seefeld Corporation's proposal to surrender its exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project in Whatcom County, WA. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - Seefeld Corporation (applicant and project owner) - Project Scope: - Surrender and decommissioning of Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project - Removal of weir - Cutting and filling intake pipe - Demolition of settling tank - Removal of generators - Disconnection from electrical grid - Removal of wood portions of powerhouse - No work proposed within the streambed - Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is for public comments, motions to intervene, and protests - Input requested from federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with environmental jurisdiction or expertise - No procurement of products or services; focus is on regulatory review and environmental considerations - No specific part numbers or quantities for products/services; only decommissioning activities are described.

Description

Seefeld Corporation has filed an application to surrender its exemption for the Smith Creek Hydroelectric Project located on the Nooksack River and Smith Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. The project does not occupy federal lands. The surrender involves decommissioning activities including removal of the weir, intake pipe, settling tank, generators, and parts of the powerhouse, with no work proposed within the streambed. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application, with a deadline of September 17, 2026.

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