Idaho Power Company Notice of Intent to File License Application for Cascade Hydroelectric Project Using Traditional Licensing Process
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) published a notice that Idaho Power Company has filed its intent to apply for a new license for the Cascade Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 2848-037) on the North Fork of the Payette River near Cascade, Idaho. The company requested and received approval to use the Traditional Licensing Process instead of the Integrated Licensing Process. A Pre-Application Document (PAD) has been filed and is available for public review. FERC is initiating informal consultation under the Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, and National Historic Preservation Act. Idaho Power is designated as the Commission's non-federal representative for these consultations. The existing license expires on January 31, 2031, requiring all license applications to be filed by January 31, 2029.
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Key Changes
- Idaho Power Company filed Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document on January 30, 2026
- Request to use Traditional Licensing Process approved by FERC on March 18, 2026
- All new license applications must be filed by January 31, 2029 (24 months before license expiration)
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