Welcome
A Word From “Relicensing typically depends on input from many interested parties. I'd personally like to encourage all stakeholders to participate in the process by attending the public scoping meeting in January." |
Welcome to Loup Power District's Loup River Hydroelectric Project relicensing website. The existing license for Loup Power District’s hydroelectric project will expire in April 2014. A new license application must be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by mid-April of 2012 (two years before the existing license expires). The process for relicensing begins this year as mandated by FERC.
In this website, you will find information about the relicensing process, overall schedule, materials distributed to the public, and documents that are available for review. The site is intended to help inform and engage stakeholders throughout the multi-year relicensing process.
What's New
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Scoping Document for Relicensing
On December 12, 2008, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its Notice of Commencement for relicensing the Loup River Hydroelectric Project and its first Scoping Document, which describes the Project and identifies the proposed action (to continue to operate the Project as it operates today), alternatives to the proposed action, and protection, mitigation, and enhancement measures that will be considered during relicensing. Additionally, the Scoping Document identifies the issues to be evaluated under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during relicensing.
Scoping, part of the NEPA process, provides an opportunity for stakeholders to comment on the proposed action and alternatives to be considered as well as to identify issues and concerns that should be addressed prior to issuing a new license.
As part of the scoping process, FERC will hold a public scoping meeting in January to receive input on the scope of the Project:
Public Scoping Meeting
January 12, 2009
7:00 PM
Holiday Inn Express
524 E. 23rd Street, Columbus, NE
Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss issues and/or concerns as they pertain to the Loup River Hydroelectric Project relicensing. In addition, FERC will hold a separate scoping meeting on January 13th at 9:00 AM with resource agencies and non-governmental organizations. The District is also hosting a tour of the Project facilities for FERC. To request more information about the agency meeting or tour, call (866) 869-2087. The public is welcome to attend any or all events.
FERC's Scoping Document as well as the District's Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document for the Project can be found on this website. Copies of all documents are also available for review at the District's General Office at 2404 15th Street in Columbus.
