FERC eLibrary: Hydropower Orders

Letter to Brookfield re Brassua 10th Part 12D Report

FERC New York Regional Office issued a letter to Brookfield Renewable Power regarding the 10th Part 12D Report for the periodic inspection of the Brassua Project (P-2615). The letter addresses compliance with FERC inspection requirements for hydropower projects. Recipients include hydropower project operators and energy companies.

Letter to NY Power Authority Re Blenheim-Gilboa Underwater Inspection

FERC's New York Regional Office issued correspondence to the New York Power Authority regarding the September 16, 2025 underwater inspection of the Low-Level Inlet Structure at the Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Project (P-2685). The letter communicates inspection findings and any required follow-up actions to the hydropower facility operator.

Letter to NYSEG on Kents Falls Penstock Rewatering - P-2738

FERC's New York Regional Office issued a letter to New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) addressing the planned rewatering of the penstock at the Kents Falls Development of the Saranac River Project (P-2738), scheduled for October 24, 2025. The correspondence falls under FERC's hydropower licensing oversight and standard applicant communications.

Letter Accepting Dam Safety Surveillance Report for North Hartland

FERC New York Regional Office issued a letter accepting the Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report submitted by Essex Hydro Associates for the North Hartland Project (P-2816). The report, filed March 4, 2026, was accepted as compliant with FERC dam safety requirements. This is a routine administrative acknowledgment for the licensed hydropower facility.

Letter to Relevate Power on Dam Safety Report for Campton Hydroelectric Project P-3253

FERC's New York Regional Office issued a letter to Relevate Power regarding the 2025 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report for the Campton Hydroelectric Project (P-3253). The letter constitutes agency guidance on dam safety compliance requirements under FERC's jurisdiction over hydroelectric projects.

Letter Accepting Wells River Dam Safety Surveillance Report

FERC New York Regional Office accepted Essex Hydro Associates' Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report dated 03/03/2026 for the Wells River Project under License P-4770. The acceptance confirms the project operator's compliance with federal dam safety monitoring requirements.

Hydro Power LLC Woodsville Project P-5307 Emergency Action Plan Accepted

FERC's New York Regional Office issued a delegated order accepting Hydro Power LLC's Emergency Action Plan for the Woodsville Project (P-5307) filed on April 8, 2026. The acceptance confirms the hydropower project's emergency preparedness documentation meets federal dam safety requirements under FERC jurisdiction.

Letter to Patriot Hydro LLC, Part 12D Plan Update, Upper LaChute Project

FERC's New York Regional Office sent a letter to Patriot Hydro LLC regarding their Part 12D plan and schedule update submission for the Upper LaChute Project (P-5760). The letter acknowledges the June 25, 2025 submittal and associated memo under standard hydropower licensing compliance procedures. This is routine regulatory correspondence between FERC and the hydropower licensee.

Ashuelot River Hydro Dam Safety Surveillance Report 2025 - Lower Robertson P-8235

FERC's New York Regional Office sent a letter to Ashuelot River Hydro, Inc. regarding the 2025 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report for the Lower Robertson Project (P-8235). The correspondence acknowledges or requests review of ongoing dam safety monitoring requirements for this licensed hydropower facility. Hydropower project operators must maintain dam safety surveillance programs and submit periodic reports to FERC for review.

FERC Approves Land Rights Change for Saluda Hydroelectric Project P-516

FERC issued a delegated order approving Dominion Energy South Carolina's request to change land rights for the Saluda Hydroelectric Project (P-516). The order, issued under 195 FERC 62,016, modifies the project's existing license to reflect the approved land rights modification. No substantive changes to project operations or capacity were indicated in the order.