Idaho Hydro Gets Eco-OK: 30 Days for Locals to Weigh In on Water Power
Published Date: 1/23/2025
Notice
Summary
Idaho Power wants to keep running the American Falls Hydroelectric Project in Idaho, and the government checked to make sure it won’t harm the environment. They found it’s safe to continue with some protective rules. People have 30 days to share their thoughts before the new license is approved, so this affects local communities and energy users soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
30-Day Public Comment Window
You can file comments on the Environmental Assessment for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project within 30 days from the date of this notice. The Commission accepts electronic filings and provides contact help and phone support for submitting comments.
EA Finds No Significant Environmental Harm
The Commission staff prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and concluded that licensing the American Falls Hydroelectric Project, with appropriate environmental protective measures, would not be a major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the human environment. The notice says the project occupies 7.37 acres of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation land in Power County, Idaho.
Help for Public Participation
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public—including landowners, environmental justice communities, and Tribal members—access information and file interventions or comments for this project. For assistance, OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or via the email address provided in the notice.
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