License Surrender and Decommissioning of Hydroelectric Facilities: Planning, Process, and Implementation

This session explores the complex process of surrendering hydropower licenses and decommissioning facilities, with emphasis on regulatory requirements, environmental considerations, and stakeholder engagement.

Participants will learn about key steps in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license surrender process, essential components of decommissioning plans, and strategies for managing environmental restoration, dam removal, and site rehabilitation.

The discussion covers best practices for coordination with federal and state agencies, tribal consultation, public involvement, and timeline management throughout the decommissioning journey.

Presenter(s)

Tim SullivanVice President of Operations and Senior Regulatory SpecialistGomez and Sullivan Engineers, D.P.C.Moderator

Lesley BrotkowskiSenior Regulatory AdvisorKleinschmidt AssociatesPanelist

Todd OlsonDirector, Licensing & CompliancePacifiCorpPanelist

Julia WoodPartnerRock Creek Energy GroupPanelist