Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative wants a new license to run the Felt Hydroelectric Project on the Teton River in Idaho. The government is now reviewing the environmental impact and asking the public to share their thoughts by December 1, 2025. This process could affect local land and energy use, so your input matters before final decisions and possible changes happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Minimum River Flows Required by Project
The Felt Hydroelectric Project is required to discharge a minimum flow of 20 cubic feet per second (cfs) from July 1 to March 14 and 50 cfs from March 15 to June 30 into the bypassed river reaches. The project normally operates run-of-river and has a maximum hydraulic capacity of 900 cfs when all turbines operate.
Conservation Plan for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Fall River proposes to implement a Yellowstone cutthroat trout conservation plan as part of its license application for the Felt Hydroelectric Project. The proposal is included in the materials being considered during the environmental analysis.
Plans to Improve Recreation Access
Fall River proposes to improve the portage trail and the recreation access trail at the Felt Hydroelectric Project and maintains a parking area, restroom, signage, and a boating take-out. These changes are part of the applicant's proposals included in the license application.
Safety Warning Sirens to Be Installed
The applicant proposes to install a warning siren at both powerhouses to alert visitors of sudden flow changes caused by sudden tripping of the project. This measure is intended to warn visitors of sudden increases or changes in flows.
Proposed Reduction of Project Boundary Acreage
Fall River proposes to remove 30.14 acres of land from the current Felt Project boundary, which occupies federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The proposal is part of the application materials being evaluated during environmental analysis.
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