Marines' Base Goes Oceanic Hydropower: Waves to Watts?
Published Date: 2/27/2025
Notice
Summary
Hydropower Highway LLC wants to study building a big new hydropower project at Camp Pendleton, California, that could generate lots of clean energy using the ocean as a lower reservoir. The government has accepted their application for a preliminary permit, giving them first dibs to apply for a full license if the study looks good. People have 60 days to share their thoughts, join in, or suggest competing ideas—so get ready to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No Land Entry Without Owner Permission
A preliminary permit, if issued, does not allow the permit holder to perform any land‑disturbing activities or to enter lands or waters owned by others without the owners' express permission. The permit only grants priority to file a license application during the permit term and does not change property owners' rights.
60-Day Window To Comment or Intervene
Members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, have 60 days from February 21, 2025 to file comments, motions to intervene, competing applications, or notices of intent for docket P-15146. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can help people make filings.
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