Opportunity
Federal Register #Project No. 6898-004
Notice of Environmental Assessment Preparation for Chapman Dam Project (No Procurement)
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
September 14, 2026
Identifier
Project No. 6898-004
This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, concerns The Dam, LLC's intent to prepare an environmental assessment for the Chapman Dam Project in Virginia. - Government buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project details: - Chapman Dam Project No. 6898, North Fork Shenandoah River, Shenandoah County, Virginia - The Dam, LLC proposes to surrender its exemption from licensing for this inoperable project - Project is disconnected from the power grid; all features will remain in place - Environmental assessment: - To be conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being requested or procured - Unique requirements: - Focus is on regulatory compliance and environmental review, not acquisition
Description
The notice announces the intent of The Dam, LLC to prepare an environmental assessment related to their project on the North Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. The project involves surrendering its exemption from licensing for the Chapman Dam Project No. 6898. The project is currently inoperable and disconnected from the power grid, with all project features remaining in place. The environmental assessment will be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act and is planned to be issued by December 15, 2026, with a 30-day comment period.