⚡Notice of Application for Temporary Variance Under Article 402
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation; Notice of Application for a Variance Under Article 402 Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Summary
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation has filed for a temporary variance of Article 402 Minimum Flow Requirement related to its Station 5 Project on the Genesee River in New York. The request allows for the closure of a fish bypass until December 1, 2025, due to ongoing dam safety improvements, and invites public comments and interventions from agencies and stakeholders.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The notice involves a request for a temporary variance from established regulatory requirements (Article 402 Minimum Flow Requirement) affecting Rochester Gas and Electric's operations, which may have implications for compliance, environmental assessments, and potential disruption to service. Stakeholders may need to understand and respond to proposed regulatory changes by September 26, 2025.