Federal Register #Project No. 1869-066

Solicitation for Comments and Interventions on NorthWestern Energy's Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project Application

This opportunity concerns the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy, reviewing NorthWestern Energy's application for a new major license for the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project in Montana. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEM/Vendor: - NorthWestern Energy - Project Scope: - Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Clark Fork River, Sanders County, Montana - Includes two dams, two powerhouses, a reservoir, fish passage facilities, generator step-up transformers, and multiple recreation areas - Requested Actions: - Motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions from interested parties - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental analysis, continued operation, boundary adjustments, fish passage management, and recreation facility management - No specific products or purchase quantities listed; emphasis is on regulatory and operational aspects

Description

This notice announces that the application from NorthWestern Energy for the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project has been accepted for filing. The project is located on the Clark Fork River in Sanders County, Montana, and includes two dams, two powerhouses, and associated facilities. The notice solicits motions to intervene, protests, comments, recommendations, preliminary terms and conditions, and preliminary fishway prescriptions. The application is ready for environmental analysis and includes proposals for project operation and boundary adjustments.

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