Alaska Town Seeks Hydro License Renewal Review
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The City of Pelican, Alaska, is applying for a new license to keep running its small hydroelectric project on Pelican Creek. The government will prepare an Environmental Assessment to make sure the project won’t harm the environment, with a report expected by January 29, 2027. This process affects local residents and anyone interested in the project’s future, with chances to share their thoughts before the final decision.
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Public review of Pelican hydro project
If you live in Pelican, Alaska, or are interested in the Pelican Project, FERC staff will prepare an Environmental Assessment for the 0.7-megawatt Pelican Project after the City filed a new license application on September 16, 2024. The draft Environmental Assessment will be issued for public review on January 29, 2027, and you can file comments or interventions that staff will consider before the Commission makes its final licensing decision.
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