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Public Scoping for Kootenai River Nutrient Addition Project

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is proposing to provide funding to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) for the implementation of a pilot study to enhance nutrient levels in the Kootenai River downstream of the Libby Dam Reservoir, Lake Koocanusa, in Lincoln County near Libby, Montana. The Reservoir acts as a phosphorous sink, limiting the amount of natural phosphorous in the river below Libby Dam and causing a reduction in ecological productivity that affects the food web and the fish populations that the river supports. MFWP is the project sponsor and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) operates Libby Dam. BPA, MFWP, and USACE are requesting comments on issues to be considered during a joint environmental review of the project. More specifically, comments are requested on the range of reasonable alternatives, mitigation, issues, and potential impacts to be considered in the environmental review.

For more information: https://www.bpa.gov/nepa/kr-nutrient-addition

Comment Period Ends 9/25/2024

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National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Programmatic Agreement

Bonneville Power Administration is seeking public comment on a National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 Programmatic Agreement that will establish a tailored review process and programmatic mitigation for projects impacting BPA-owned transmission lines in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. To safely operate the transmission system and ensure reliability and resiliency, BPA Transmission Services conducts similar activities on a regular basis to ensure transmission lines are repaired, replaced, maintained, and upgraded. Section 106 allows federal agencies to modify the process to be more standardized and streamlined based on the nature of the projects and historic properties. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has more information on the Section 106 process and the role of the public at this website - https://www.achp.gov/section-106-quicklinks. For questions contact Tracy Schwartz at teschwartz@bpa.gov

For more information: Link to Draft document https://www.bpa.gov/-/media/Aep/environmental-initiatives/cultural-resources/national-historic-preservation-act-section-106-programmatic-agreement-draft.pdf

Comment Period Ends 9/22/2024

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Public Rate Design Methodology

BPA is replacing the Tiered Rates Methodology (TRM), which expires on Sept. 30, 2028, with the Public Rate Design Methodology (PRDM). The PRDM process is working in parallel with the Provider of Choice contracts and BPA’s 7(i) Rate Cases and will go into effect on October 1, 2028. The development of the PRDM began in January 2024, and the final product of this process will serve as BPA's Initial Proposal in the BP-26 rate proceedings. BPA is seeking input and comments on the draft PRDM as presented at a public workshop on Aug. 14.

For more information: https://www.bpa.gov/energy-and-services/rate-and-tariff-proceedings/public-rate-design-methodology-2029

Comment Period Ends 9/30/2024

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