Federal Register #2026-17396

Notice of Intent for Big Island Hydroelectric Project License Application

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 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), U.S. Department of Energy - Applicant/Vendor: - GP Big Island, LLC - Project Details: - Proposed hydroelectric project on the James River in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia - Pre-application document filed - Approval for use of the traditional licensing process - Regulatory Consultations: - Initiates informal consultations with: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - NOAA Fisheries - Virginia Department of Historic Resources - Covers requirements under: - Endangered Species Act - Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act - National Historic Preservation Act - No products or services are being solicited; this is an informational and regulatory notice related to the licensing process - No OEMs or competing vendors are mentioned beyond the applicant

Description

GP Big Island, LLC has filed a notice of intent to file a license application for the Big Island Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Amherst and Bedford Counties, Virginia. The filing includes a pre-application document and a request to use the traditional licensing process, which has been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The notice initiates informal consultations under the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. The license application must be filed by September 30, 2029.

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