Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17945
FERC Notice: Columbia Basin Hydropower Licensing Intent and Environmental Scoping Request
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
September 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-17945
NAICS
221111, 221118
This opportunity concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, announcing Columbia Basin Hydropower's intent to file license applications for two hydroelectric projects in Grant County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Cooperating agencies: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries - Applicant: - Columbia Basin Hydropower (CBH) - Projects: - Potholes East Canal Headworks Hydroelectric Project - Summer Falls Hydroelectric Project - Both projects are part of the Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia Basin Project irrigation system - Requested Actions: - Public comments on Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) - Submission of study requests and identification of environmental issues - Participation in scoping sessions and environmental site reviews - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental scoping and public input for hydroelectric licensing - No procurement of goods or services at this stage - No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - Notable Details: - Initiates pre-filing process for potential licensing - Emphasizes environmental consultation and public participation
Description
This notice pertains to the filing of a license application related to Columbia Basin Hydropower, including the filing of a Pre-Application Document (Pad), commencement of the pre-filing process, and scoping. Comments on the Pad and scoping document are requested. The notice includes information about the project locations at Potholes East Canal Headworks Hydroelectric Project and Summer Falls Hydroelectric Project, both located in Grant County, Washington. The projects are part of the Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia Basin Project irrigation system. The notice also details the process for public comments, scoping sessions, and environmental site review.