Federal Register #2026-22805

FERC seeks input on construction deadline extension request for Overton Lock and Dam hydroelectric project

FERC is seeking public input on Red River Hydro LLC’s request to extend construction deadlines for its proposed Overton Lock and Dam hydroelectric project in Louisiana. - Government entities: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), within the Department of Energy; the project is located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John H. Overton Lock and Dam in Rapides Parish. - Applicant: Red River Hydro LLC requests additional time to begin and complete construction. - Public input: FERC invites comments, protests, and motions to intervene. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory licensing notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, or part numbers are requested.

Description

Red River Hydro LLC requests extensions of time for the Overton Lock and Dam Project, an unconstructed hydroelectric project on the Red River in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The requested extensions would allow construction to commence by April 2, 2028, and be completed by April 2, 2030. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted the application for filing and solicits comments, protests, and motions to intervene by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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