Federal Register #2538-106

FERC environmental assessment of proposed Beebee Island hydropower modifications

FERC’s environmental assessment concerns proposed modifications to the Beebee Island hydropower project in New York. - Government buyer/agency: U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). - Project proponent: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. - Proposed modification: Replace the remaining conventional wooden flashboards with a pneumatic flashboard system at the Beebee Island Project on the Black River. - Requested temporary operating variances: Permit a 1.0-foot reservoir drawdown, reduce fish-attraction flows, and suspend veiling-flow requirements. - Environmental finding: FERC’s assessment concludes the proposed action would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. - Procurement status: This is an environmental assessment notice, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs, product quantities, or procurement line items are identified.

Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission prepared an Environmental Assessment for Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.’s proposed work at the Beebee Island Project No. 2538 on the Black River in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. The proposal is to replace the remaining conventional wooden flashboard system with a pneumatic flashboard system. The application also seeks a temporary 12-week variance from license requirements to allow a 1.0-foot reservoir drawdown, reduced fish attraction flows, and suspension of veiling flow requirements. Comments must be filed by December 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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