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Annual Update to Fee Schedule for Use of Government Lands by Hydropower Licensees

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued its annual update to the fee schedule in 18 CFR Part 11, Appendix A, establishing per-acre rental fees for hydropower licensees occupying government lands for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The updated schedule lists fees by county across all U.S. states, with fees ranging from $1.95/acre/year (Alaska Aleutian Islands) to $97.83/acre/year (Arkansas Benton). The rule is effective April 21, 2026 and applies to all hydropower licensees operating on federal lands under Part I of the Federal Power Act.