# South Columbia Irrigation District, East Columbia Irrigation District, Quincy Columbia Irrigation District; Notice of Application To Accelerate License Expiration Date Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
a. *Application Type:* Application to Accelerate License Expiration Date.
b. *Project No.:* 2840-023.
c. *Date Filed:* January 22, 2026.
d. *Applicant:* South Columbia Irrigation District, East Columbia Irrigation District, and Quincy Columbia Irrigation District.
e. *Name of Project:* Potholes East Canal Headworks Project.
f. *Location:* The project is located at the headworks of the Potholes East Canal at O'Sullivan Dam near Moses Lake in Grant County, Washington. The project occupies federal lands managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
g. *Filed Pursuant to:* Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r and 18 CFR 16.4.
h. *Applicant Contact:* Alan Lackner; Columbia Basin Hydropower, 107 D Street NW, Ephrata, WA 98823; *[email protected];* and (509) 290-4743.
i. *FERC Contact:* Elizabeth Moats, (202) 502-6632, *[email protected].*
j. *Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests:* April 6, 2026 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission's eFiling system at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp.* Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp.* For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at *[email protected],* (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, you may submit a paper copy. Submissions sent via the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Submissions sent via any other carrier must be addressed to: Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 12225 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852. The first page of any filing should include the docket number P-2840-023. Comments emailed to Commission staff are not considered part of the Commission record.
The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency.
k. *Description of Request:* The co-licensees request to accelerate the expiration of the existing license from September 30, 2032, to November 30, 2031, to align with the license expiration date of its Main Canal Headworks Project (P-2849) to allow for coordination of relicensing proceedings for the projects.
l. *Locations of the Application:* This filing may be viewed on the Commission's website at *http://www.ferc.gov* using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at *http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp* to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1-866-208-3676 or email *[email protected],* for TTY, call (202) 502-8659. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant.
m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
n. *Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene:* Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214, respectively. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application.
o. *Filing and Service of Documents:* Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title “COMMENTS”, “PROTEST”, or “MOTION TO INTERVENE” as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting, protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene, or protests must set forth their evidentiary basis. Any filing made by an intervenor must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2010.
p. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, contact the Office of Public Participation at (202) 502-6595 or *[email protected].*
(Authority: 18 CFR 2.1)
Dated: February 18, 2026.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Secretary.