Hydro Power Renewal: Edison's Big Ask on Federal Turf
Published Date: 2/19/2025
Notice
Summary
Southern California Edison is asking to renew the license for its Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project in California, which affects 536 acres of federal land. The government is inviting people and agencies to request extra studies or join the process by March 31, 2025. This sets the stage for careful review and planning, impacting local communities and the environment while keeping the power flowing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New major license application filed
Southern California Edison filed an application for a New Major License for the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 1388-082) on January 29, 2025. The existing project is located on Lee Vining and Glacier Creeks in Inyo County, California and affects 536 acres of Federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Public deadlines to request studies
If you or your agency want extra scientific studies or to be a cooperating agency for the Lee Vining Project relicensing, you must file a study request or cooperating agency request by March 31, 2025. The application was filed January 29, 2025, and the Commission instructs requests be filed within 60 days of that filing.
Applicant not proposing operational changes
Southern California Edison states it is not proposing any changes to project facilities or operation as part of this relicensing application. That means the company intends to request a new license without proposing alterations to how the project is currently built or operated.
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