HRC Coalition members in Washington State filed comments on the Enloe Hydroelectric Project on the Similkameen River.  Due to the inadequate analysis of the record, Coalition members found this project to be not yet ready for Environmental Analysis.

The Snohomish County PUD No. 1 in Washington has further advanced in its intent to build and operate a tidal energy project in the Admirarty Inlet. Earlier this week, the PUD filed its draft license application with FERC.

Yesterday, FERC issued a new 30-year license to American Electric Power (AEP), a subsidiary of Appalachian Power Company, for continued operation of the 636 MW Smith Mountain Project.

Clark Canyon Hydro has received a license to add hydropower to an existing dam on the Beaverhead river in Beaver County, Montana.

The US House passed a bill earlier this week to allow six more years to start construction for developing hydropower at Melvin Price Lock and Dam on the Mississippi River in Alton, IL.

Avista Corporation has received a new 50-year license to operate its Spokane River hydroelectric projects (P-2545) that includes projects in Idaho and Washington.

FERC has issued a 43-year license to the Chelan County PUD in Washington for continued operation of the Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project.

Last Friday, FERC issued a 50-year license to the Puget Sound Energy Inc. for operation of Baker River Hydroelectric Project (P-2150) in Skagit and Whatcom counties, Washington.

FERC issued a 40-year license today to United Water Conservation District for operation of Santa Felicia hydroelectric project in Ventura County, CA.

Last week, FERC issued a 40-year license for continued operation of Bar Mills hydroelectric project in York County, Maine.