Study Plan Request: Hydro Operations Model

Study Plan Request: Hydro Operations Model

This study request for a water balance/hydro operations model was proposed by the licensee, Yuba County Water Agency, and accepted by FERC. It describes the need to measure and value inter-day power operations, and can be used for hydro flexility valuation. “The...
Conservation Groups’ Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project

Conservation Groups’ Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project

Intervenors Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, American Rivers, National Parks Conservation Association, Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn, The Wilderness Society, Hoonah Indian Association, Thomas L. Mills, Sr., and Patrick G. Mills, and Intervenor-Movants Sophie McKinley and Dianne McKinley, respectfully file these comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement: Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project and Land Exchange (October 2003) (DEIS).

Tribal Policy Statement

Tribal Policy Statement

FERC policy statement to articulate its commitment to promote a government to-government relationship between itself and federally-recognized Indian tribes. The policy statement recognizes the sovereignty of tribal nations and the Commission’s trust responsibility to Indian tribes. The policy statement also establishes a tribal liaison position. Finally, the policy establishes certain actions specific to the hydroelectric program.