Idaho Hydro Dam Seeks Reboot: Studies Wanted by February
Published Date: 1/8/2026
Notice
Summary
St. Anthony Hydro LLC has applied to renew its license to run the hydroelectric project on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Idaho. The government is asking for any extra study requests by February 23, 2026, to make sure the project stays safe and eco-friendly. This process affects local communities and could impact how the project operates and invests money in the coming years.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Deadline to Request Additional Studies
If you are a resource agency, an Indian Tribe, or a person who believes more scientific study is needed, you must file a request for an additional study no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 23, 2026. The notice also cites the rule that such requests must be filed within 60 days of the application filing date (the application was filed December 23, 2025).
Applicant Must File Final Amendments Quickly
The license applicant (St. Anthony Hydro LLC) must file any final amendments to its license application no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the Commission's notice that the application is ready for environmental analysis. This deadline will apply after the notice of ready for environmental analysis is issued (scheduled by the Commission for August 2026 in the preliminary schedule).
Public Schedule for Environmental Review
The Commission set a preliminary schedule: issue a deficiency letter in February 2026; accept the application for filing in June 2026; issue scoping notice in June 2026; allow scoping comments in July 2026; and issue a notice that the application is ready for environmental analysis in August 2026. These dates show when the public can expect opportunities to view documents and comment.
Cooperating Agencies Cannot Also Intervene
The Commission states that federal, state, local, or tribal agencies that choose to cooperate in preparing the environmental document cannot also intervene in the proceeding. Agencies that want to cooperate should follow the filing instructions and note this limitation.
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