Hydropower License Renewal Brings the Usual Federal Comment Period
Published Date: 11/3/2026
Notice
Summary
International Falls Power Company wants a new license to run its hydroelectric project on the Rainy River in Minnesota. This affects local communities and anyone interested in clean energy from this project. People have until December 28, 2026, to speak up, join in, or protest before the Commission makes a decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
You can formally join or protest by Dec 28, 2026
You can file a protest or a motion to intervene in the license application for Project No. P-5223-040. Motions to intervene and protests must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 28, 2026, and filings should include the project number and comply with the Commission's filing rules.
Project will keep the 2018 Rainy Lake rule curve
International Falls Power Company proposes to continue operating the project according to the 2018 rule curve that regulates Rainy Lake levels as prescribed by the International Joint Commission under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. The project application (filed November 24, 2025; Project No. 5223-040) describes the reservoir and dam components and states the operation will follow that 2018 rule curve.
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