Federal Register #Project No. 2902-025

Notice of Intent for Big Island Hydroelectric Project License Application

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, announces GP Big Island, LLC's intent to file a license application for the Big Island Hydroelectric Project in Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Big Island Hydroelectric Project on the James River, Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia - GP Big Island, LLC designated as the Commission's non-federal representative for environmental and historic consultations - Regulatory Requirements: - Traditional licensing process approved - Initiates consultations under: - Endangered Species Act - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - National Historic Preservation Act - Procurement Status: - No specific products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being solicited at this stage - Notice signals future opportunity related to hydroelectric project licensing and compliance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on environmental and historic preservation compliance - Coordination with multiple federal regulatory frameworks

Description

This notice announces GP Big Island, LLC's intent to file a license application for the Big Island Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia. The notice also approves the use of the traditional licensing process for this project. The filing includes a Pre-Application Document and initiates consultations under various environmental and historic preservation laws. The license application must be filed by September 30, 2029.

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