FERC and Hydropower-Related Licensing and Relicensing
Blum Environmental Consulting has extensive knowledge of the changing regulatory environment, including in-depth knowledge of FERC regulatory processes and the resource agencies involved in the licensing and relicensing of hydroelectric projects.
SERVICES
Preliminary Permits
Strategic Planning and Project management
Integrated Licensing Process
Traditional Licensing Process
Alternative Licensing Process
Expedited licensing for small/low impact projects
Drafting and Coordination of FERC licensing Documents
Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document (PAD)
Study Scoping, Studies and Reports
Draft and Final License Applications
Agency correspondence and consultation
NEPA/SEPA documentation: Applicant-prepared Environmental Assessments, Biological Assessments and Biological Evaluations; miscellaneous environmental permitting
Environmental Studies
Fisheries/Habitat Investigations
Instream Flow Studies
Agency Consultation, and Public Meetings
Negotiation/Facilitation of Settlement Agreements
Compliance Plan development and implementation
PARTIAL LIST OF PROJECTS AND CLIENTS
Grant Creek Hydroelectric Project
Kenai Hydro, Ltd
Moose Pass, Alaska
Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project
Energy Northwest
Richland, Washington
Box Canyon Hydroelectric Project
Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County
Newport, Washington
Rocky Reach and Lake Chelan Hydroelectric Projects
Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County
Wenatchee, Washington
Blue Lake Hydroelectric Project
City and Borough of Sitka
Sitka, Alaska
Spokane River Hydroelectric Project
Avista Corporation
Spokane, Washington