FERC: Continued Project Operation Authorization for Hamilton, Ohio and American Municipal Power

FR: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued an annual license for the Greenup Hydroelectric Project to the City of Hamilton, Ohio, and American Municipal Power, Inc. This authorization allows for continued project operation from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, or until a new license is issued.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice authorizing the continued operation of the Greenup Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 2614) for the City of Hamilton, Ohio, and American Municipal Power, Inc. This annual license is effective from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, and continues the terms and conditions of the prior license. This action is taken under Section 15(a)(1) of the Federal Power Act (FPA) and relevant FERC regulations, ensuring uninterrupted operation while a new license is considered or the project is otherwise disposed of.

Regulated entities, specifically the licensees, are authorized to continue project operations under the existing license terms. No immediate new actions are required beyond adhering to the conditions of the prior license. The authorization period provides a transition until a new license is issued or another disposition is determined by FERC. The notice also clarifies procedures for projects not subject to Section 15 of the FPA, allowing continued operation until FERC acts on a subsequent license application or orders otherwise. The Office of Public Participation is available for inquiries.

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City of Hamilton, Ohio and American Municipal Power, Inc.; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation

A Notice by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on 03/19/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-05427 (91 FR 13305) Document Headings ###### Department of Energy

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2614-000] The license for the Greenup Hydroelectric Project No. 2614 was issued for a period ending February 28, 2026.

Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee(s) under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project's prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project.

If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 2614 is issued to the City of Hamilton, Ohio and American Municipal Power, Inc. for a period effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.

If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before February 28, 2027, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise.

If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that the City of Hamilton, Ohio and American Municipal Power, Inc. is authorized to continue operation of the Greenup Hydroelectric Project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until the issuance of a subsequent license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first.

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 OPP@ferc.gov.

(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)

Dated: March 16, 2026.

Debbie-Anne A. Reese,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2026-05427 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-05427 (91 FR 13305)