FERC Seeks Comments on Hydropower License Transfer Reporting
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FERC is extending its existing information collection for transfers of hydropower licenses and leases of project property. The notice does not change the current reporting or recordkeeping requirements. Companies or parties involved in transferring a hydropower license must continue filing a joint written application so FERC can assess whether the proposed new license holder is qualified. Comments on the information collection are due by August 10, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Extends the existing FERC-511 information collection for three years
- Keeps current reporting and recordkeeping requirements unchanged
- Sets an August 10, 2026 deadline for public comments
Obligations
What this law requires
Parties seeking to transfer a hydropower license or lease of project property must file the required FERC-511 information collection materials so FERC can evaluate the proposed transfer under the Federal Power Act and 18 CFR requirements.
Anyone submitting comments on the FERC-511 information collection by email must specify Docket No. IC26-35-000 and the FERC Information Collection number FERC-511 in the email.