FERC Notice on Blackstone Hydro Associates' Withdrawal of Fishway Monitoring Plan

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Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has terminated a proceeding concerning Blackstone Hydro Associates' withdrawal of its Downstream Fishway Effectiveness Monitoring Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project. The withdrawal became effective on March 2, 2026, as no opposition was filed.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has terminated a proceeding related to the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project (No. 3063). Blackstone Hydro Associates, the licensee, initially filed a Downstream Fishway Effectiveness Monitoring Plan, which was later withdrawn. As no objections were raised and the Commission took no action to disallow it, the withdrawal became effective on March 2, 2026, terminating the proceeding.

This action signifies the closure of a regulatory matter. Regulated entities should note that withdrawals of previously filed plans, when unopposed, can proceed to termination without further commission action. No specific compliance actions are required for other entities as this pertains to a specific licensee's withdrawal.

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On October 3, 2024, and supplemented on February 13, 2025, Blackstone Hydro Associates (licensee), filed a Downstream Fishway
Effectiveness Monitoring Plan for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project No. 3063. (1) On February 13, 2026, the licensee filed a request to withdraw its Downstream Fishway Effectiveness Monitoring Plan.

No motion in opposition to the request for withdrawal has been filed, and the Commission has taken no action to disallow the
withdrawal. Pursuant to Rule 216(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, (2) the withdrawal of the application became effective on March 2, 2026, and this proceeding is hereby terminated.

(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)

Dated: March 12, 2026. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2026-05186 Filed 3-16-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717-01-P