Notice2026-06432
Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P.; Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
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April 2, 2026
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 63 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16692-16694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06432]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
[Project No. 2538-106]
Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P.; Notice of Application for Non-
Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing and Soliciting
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
b. Project No: 2538-106.
c. Date Filed: June 2, 2025.
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d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P.
e. Name of Project: Beebee Island Project.
f. Location: The project is located on Black River in the town of
Watertown, in Jefferson County, New York. The project does not occupy
federal lands.
g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
h. Applicant Contact: Timothy Parker, Brookefield Renewable, 184
Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676, (607) 664-7425,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2c6dbdfddc6dacb9cc2d3c0d9d7c0f2d0c0ddddd9d4dbd7ded6c0d7dcd7c5d3d0ded79cd1dddf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="22564b4f4d564a5b0c5243504947506240504d4d49444b474e4650474c475543404e470c414d4f">[email protected]</span></a>.
i. FERC Contact: Mark Mattozzi, (202) 502-8087,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fcb19d8e97d2b19d888893868695bc9a998e9fd29b938a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="743915061f5a391500001b0e0e1d34121106175a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>.
j. Cooperating agencies: With this notice, the Commission is
inviting federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies with jurisdiction
and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues affected
by the proposal, that wish to cooperate in the preparation of any
environmental document, if applicable, to follow the instructions for
filing such requests described in item k below. Cooperating agencies
should note the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the
preparation of any environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94
FERC ] 61,076 (2001).
k. Water Quality Certification: A water quality certificate under
section 401 of the Clean Water Act is required for this proposal from
New York Department of Environmental Quality (New York DEQ). The
applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of
issuance of this notice either: (1) a copy of the request for water
quality certification submitted to the New York DEQ; or (2) a copy of
the water quality certification or evidence of waiver of water quality
certification.
l. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and
protests: April 29, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file
motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations using the
Commission's eFiling system at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp</a>. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000
characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at
<a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp</a>. You must include your
name and contact information at the end of your comments. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d5939087969abbb9bcbbb086a0a5a5baa7a195b3b0a7b6fbb2baa3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d69093849599b8babfb8b385a3a6a6b9a4a296b0b3a4b5f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-
8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy.
Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to:
Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent
via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue,
Rockville, MD 20852. The first page of any filing should include the
docket number P-2538-106. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not
considered part of the Commission record.
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person whose name appears on the official service
list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or
documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that
may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they
must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
m. Description of Request: The licensee proposes to remove the
remaining 3-foot-high wooden flashboard system located atop
approximately two-thirds of the dam crest and replace it with a
pneumatic flashboard system. The purpose of the proposed pneumatic
flashboard system is because conventional wooden flashboards fail
annually from high flows in the river, and often multiple times each
year. The proposed pneumatic system consists of steel plates supported
by inflatable air bladders that can be raised or lowered in response to
operational needs or flood events. The proposed system would enhance
operational control at the spillway and improve the dam safety program
at the Beebee Island Project. The system would improve operational
efficiency, and would provide more stable environmental conditions by
reducing reservoir elevation fluctuations.
The licensee proposes a drawdown of approximately 1.0 foot below
the crest of the dam for a duration of approximately six weeks to
install the pneumatic flashboard system. Reservoir elevation would be
returned to normal following construction activities. No new ground
disturbance is expected. The proposed work would have no effect on the
minimum flow release of the project. Temporary and minor disturbances
to turbidity during installation would be minimized through best
management practices and adherence to applicable environmental
regulations.
n. Locations of the Application: This filing may be viewed on the
Commission's website at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov">http://www.ferc.gov</a> using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. You may also register
online at <a href="http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp">http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp</a> to be
notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or
other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#266063746569484a4f484375535656495452664043544508414950"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bdddec9d8d4f5f7f2f5fec8eeebebf4e9efdbfdfee9f8b5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a>, for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may
obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
o. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
p. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the
Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only
those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the
Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments,
protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the
specified comment date for the particular application.
q. Filing and Service of Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all
capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO
INTERVENE'' as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the
person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply
with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All
comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their
evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied
by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared
by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR
385.2010.
r. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office
of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ac5dadacaeceff8e9a4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bdf2ededfddbd8cfde93dad2cb">[email protected]</span></a>.
(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1.)
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Dated: March 30, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-06432 Filed 4-1-26; 8:45 am]
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