Federal Register #IC26-42-000

FERC Requests Public Comment on Hydropower License Surrender Information Collection

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, is requesting public comment on its information collection process for the surrender of hydropower licenses (FERC-510). - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the information collection requirements for non-federal hydropower licensees seeking to surrender their licenses - Scope: - The collection is used to evaluate impacts of license surrender, including dam safety, public safety, and environmental concerns - Requirements: - No changes proposed to current reporting requirements - Request is for a three-year extension of the collection - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved - This is an information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-510 Application for Surrender of Hydropower License (OMB No 1902-0068). This collection involves the application process for surrendering a hydropower license, which may be desired when a project is retired, damaged, or no longer wanted by the licensee. The information collected is used to assess the impact of surrendering the license, including safety and environmental concerns, before issuing an order. There are no proposed changes to the reporting requirements, and comments are due by October 30, 2026.

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