Yuba County Hydro Project Gets Boring License Extension, Yawn
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Yuba County Water Agency gets the green light to keep running the Narrows Hydroelectric Project from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until a new license is issued. This means no interruptions in power or water services while the licensing process continues. If no new license is ready by then, the current license automatically renews, keeping things smooth and steady without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Annual License Issued for Narrows Project
An annual license for Narrows Hydroelectric Project No. 1403 is issued to Yuba County Water Agency effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until a new license or other disposition under the Federal Power Act is issued. The authorization continues project operation under the terms and conditions of the prior license for that period.
Automatic Renewal If No New License
If a new license or other disposition is not issued on or before January 31, 2027, the annual license automatically renews without further order or notice under 18 CFR 16.18(c). That automatic renewal continues the licensee's authority to operate until the Commission acts or orders otherwise.
Continued Operation If Not Subject to Section 15
If the Narrows project is not subject to section 15 of the Federal Power Act, Yuba County Water Agency is authorized to continue operating the project under the terms and conditions of the prior license until issuance of a subsequent license or other disposition under the FPA. This authorization continues the prior-license operating regime until the Commission acts.
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