Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro Applies for License Renewal
Published Date: 6/17/2025
Notice
Summary
Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro, LLC has applied to renew its license for the Ogdensburg Hydroelectric Project on the Oswegatchie River in New York. The public and agencies have until July 29, 2025, to ask for extra studies or join the review process. This relicensing could affect local energy production and environmental rules, so stay tuned for updates and possible changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Operations, Flow Rules, and Environmental Measures
Ampersand proposes to continue operating the project in run-of-river mode, maintain the impoundment at or above the spillway crest elevation of 258.0 feet mean sea level, and follow specific flow rules (minimum and maximum powerhouse capacities of 183 and 3,650 cfs, minimum flow releases and operational discharge patterns including 183 cfs, 450 cfs, 632 cfs, and 730 cfs thresholds). Ampersand also proposes to implement an Invasive Species Management Plan and to consult with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer before land-clearing or land-disturbing activities.
Application Filed; Public Can Participate
Ampersand Ogdensburg Hydro filed a new license application for the Ogdensburg Hydroelectric Project (P-9821-109) on May 30, 2025. The public and agencies can view the filing and participate in the relicensing process, and are specifically invited to request additional studies or cooperating-agency status.
Deadline to Request Extra Studies
If you want the Commission to require extra scientific studies, you must file a study request and serve the applicant by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 29, 2025. Use FERC's eFiling system or submit a paper filing that clearly identifies Ogdensburg Hydroelectric Project (P-9821-109).
Cooperating Agencies Can't Also Intervene
Agencies that choose to cooperate in preparing the Commission's environmental document are subject to the Commission's policy that cooperating agencies cannot also intervene in the proceeding (see 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001)).
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