FERC announces Northbrook Virginia Hydro, LLC and the City of Danville, Virginia have filed a Notice of Intent to submit a new license application for the Pinnacles Hydroelectric Project (No. 10896-027), located on the Dan River in Patrick, Henry, and Pittsylvania counties, Virginia. The Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved their request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on April 17, 2026. The Commission is initiating informal consultation under the Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act. All license applications for the project must be filed by April 30, 2029.