Federal Register #2026-20999

FERC environmental assessment of proposed Salida Hydro Nos. 1 & 2 Project decommissioning

FERC’s notice evaluates the proposed decommissioning of the Salida Hydro Nos. 1 & 2 Project in Colorado. - Government agency: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), identified in the notice as part of the Department of Energy. - Applicant: Public Service Company of Colorado, which proposes to surrender the project license, decommission facilities, remove specified structures, and restore the site. - Location: South Arkansas River and Fooses Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado, including portions of federally administered lands. - FERC staff concluded the proposed action would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. - This is an environmental assessment notice, not a procurement solicitation. No products, services, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested.

Description

FERC staff reviewed Public Service Company of Colorado’s application to surrender the license for the Salida Hydro Nos. 1 & 2 Project and prepared an Environmental Assessment. The licensee proposes to decommission the project, remove certain Salida U2 facilities and the remaining decommissioned Salida U1 powerhouse and adjacent substation, and restore the site. The project is located on the South Arkansas River and Fooses Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado, and is partially on federal lands. The EA analyzes potential environmental effects and alternatives, and concludes that the proposed action would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment; comments are due November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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