The City of Ketchikan, Alaska d/b/a Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) is beginning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the 7.1 megawatt (MW) Beaver Falls Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 1922) (Project). This is a multi-year, federally mandated process that has the ultimate goal of obtaining a new operating license for the Project. This new license will dictate Project operations and associated Project resource management measures for the next 40 years.

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FERC requires KPU to collaborate and consult with stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Indian tribes, and other interested parties throughout the entire multi-year relicensing process. KPU and stakeholders will work together to address operational, economic, and environmental issues associated with the Project. KPU’s ultimate goal is to receive a new FERC operating license that satisfies operational needs and appropriately addresses the concerns of stakeholders.

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KPU welcomes you to the Beaver Falls Relicensing website and hopes that the site serves as a helpful and informative public resource throughout relicensing. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the Contact Us page.