Hydropower Developer Gets Another Chance to Start Building
Published Date: 11/9/2026
Notice
Summary
Red River Hydro LLC is asking for more time to start and finish building their hydroelectric project at the Overton Lock and Dam in Louisiana. This affects local energy plans and federal land managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The public can share their thoughts or objections by December 4, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Licensee Seeks Multi‑Year Construction Extensions
Red River Hydro LLC filed a request asking the Commission to extend the time to start construction to April 2, 2028 and to complete construction to April 2, 2030. The filing states the last required start date was April 2, 2024 and that a single 2‑year extension would have set the deadline at April 2, 2026, which has passed.
Public Filing Deadline and Participation Rights
Anyone may submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene in this proceeding; submissions must be received by December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Commission encourages electronic filing via its eFiling or eComment systems and specifies labeling, service, and evidentiary requirements for filings.
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