LIHI Certificate #159 – Macomb Project, New York

Macomb Project, LIHI #159
項目名稱 Macomb
理海證書編號
 159
LIHI 證書期限 2019年4月26日 – 2029年4月25日
擁有者 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP，布魯克菲爾德再生能源集團的子公司
狀態 紐約
地點 River Mile 17.3 on the North Salmon River
裝置容量 1.0 MW
平均年發電量 6,200 MWh
設施類型 河流的奔流
聯邦能源監管委員會 不。 P-7321 issued 2006, expires 11/30/2041

The Macomb Project is the most downstream hydroelectric project on the “North” Salmon River (not to be confused with the Salmon River in Oswego County) in the Town of Malone in Franklin County, New York. From its 源頭 in the Adirondack Mountains, the river flows approximately 50 miles northwest to its confluence with the St. Lawrence River near Dundee, Quebec. The Project was originally constructed in 1899 for the sole purpose of energy production. A second 發電站 was built in 1904 (High Falls No. 2) upstream of the original powerhouse which was subsequently retired in 1940. Several improvements were made between 1940 and 1987. There are several other dams on the Salmon River including the Mountain View Project, Chasm Project (LIHI #158), Ballard Mill, and Whittelsey Project, all upstream of Macomb.

該項目包括： 壩, integrated 溢洪道, 壓力水管, two intake structures, powerhouse, 導流管, and one turbine.

The dam is a concrete gravity overflow-type, 106 feet long and 32 feet high. Two stone intake structures are capped with concrete, one located at each end of the dam, positioned 90 degrees to the spillway. The intake structure on the right bank of the river (looking downstream) consists of a manually-operated steel slide gate at the upstream end of a 6-foot-diameter pipe that discharges immediately downstream of the dam. The 38-foot-long, 25-foot-high intake structure along the left bank of the river has a manually-operated steel slide gate. When open, flow passes through the gate to a 6.5-foot-diameter, 60-foot-long gated riveted steel penstock that leads to the powerhouse. The water intake has trashracks with 1-inch clear spacing on a year-round basis. The powerhouse contains a single horizontal Francis unit with an installed capacity of 1.0 MW. The intake and penstock create a short bypassed reach, approximately 100 feet long.

The project impounds a 14-acre impoundment known as Lamica Lake. The project is operated in a pulsing mode when river flow exceeds 125 cfs. Efforts are made to maintain impoundment fluctuations within 0.25‐foot of the dam crest. The project operates in run‐of‐river mode when river flows are 125 cfs or less. This flow regime was developed in consultation with USFWS and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

Waters in the project reach are designated as Class C waters best used for fishing, fish propagation, and primary/次要的休閒活動 where appropriate. The project operates under a sediment management plan which aims to minimize the potential for sediment releases that could impact habitat and populations downstream.

The project is located at the site of a natural falls that has historically created a hydraulic barrier, preventing 溯河洄游魚類 from passing by the project. Though the Salmon River once supported freshwater runs of walleye, muskellunge, and northern pike, the present fish community in Lamica Lake consists of warm-water fish species such as bass and bullhead, as well as brown and rainbow trout, present via stocking. The US Department of the Interior has no plans for a 魚道 prescription for the project. Trashracks with 1-inch spacing prevent 夾帶 and a fish stocking tube allows the NYSDEC to stock trout directly into the tailrace.

The project lands consist of roughly 9 acres. Land uses in the project vicinity are primarily low density residential, commercial, recreation, agriculture, and forestry. The impoundment fluctuation limit of 0.25 feet helps to minimize erosion potential and protect 濕地, 河岸, and littoral habitat in the project vicinity. The project also conducts sediment flushing procedures when inflows exceed 700 cfs at the upstream Chasm Project.

Threatened or endangered species potentially present in the project vicinity include the Northern long-eared bat. Based on consultation with the NYSDEC’s Natural Heritage Program, there are no critical habitats or records of listed species in the project area. Operations at the project must comply with the USFWS 4(d) rule concerning the protection of the northern long-eared bat which restricts tree clearing activities from June1 – July 31.

Historic properties in the project area include the High Falls No.1 powerhouse ruins as well as the project dam, powerhouse, gatehouse, and intakes. The project owner collaborated with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to develop mitigation measures to ensure cultural and historic resources were properly preserved. 扣押 fluctuation limits help mitigate any impacts and the project submits annual reports to the SHPO on any activities pertinent to resource stewardship.

Recreational resources in the project area include a car-top boat launch, a downstream angler access trail, shoreline fishing area, and a recreational trail. Public access is provided free of charge.

合規狀態

目前證書中沒有針對設施的特定條件。

2025: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. The project remains in compliance based on the annual review. The project reported minor baseflow deviations due to debris buildup, unit trips, and computer monitoring issues.

2024: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. The project remains in compliance based on the annual review. The project reported minor baseflow deviations due to debris buildup, transmission or unit trips, and computer monitoring issues, none of which were FERC violations. All issues other than unavoidable trash rack debris buildup were corrected.

2023: No material changes or compliance issues were identified. The project remains in compliance based on the annual review. The project reported minor baseflow deviations due to debris buildup or icing, none of which were FERC violations.

2022: 未發現重大變更或合規問題。根據年度審查，該項目仍符合規定。

2021: 沒有報告變更或合規問題。根據年度審查，該項目仍符合規定。

2020: 沒有報告變更或合規問題。根據年度審查，該項目仍符合規定。

2019: 目前證書的年度報告尚未生效。

認證歷史

2022 年 1 月 1 日： 根據 2022 年 1 月 1 日發布的 LIHI 第二版認證手冊第 2.05 版，LIHI 證書期限已延長。

September 4, 2019: The decision to certify the Macomb Hydroelectric Project is final. No appeals were received during the appeal period which closed on August 22, 2019. The certification term for the Project is from April 26, 2019 through April 25, 2024.

July 22, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Macomb Hydroelectric Project.

該決定是初步決定，需等待 30 天的上訴期。只有在 60 天的評論期內對初始申請發表評論的人才有資格提出上訴。此類上訴需要包括有關該項目為何不符合 LIHI 標準的解釋。申訴請求可以透過電子郵件發送至 評論@lowimpactHydro.org with “Macomb Hydroelectric Project” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420. All requests will be posted to the website.  The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on August 22, 2019.  完整的申請和審閱者報告如下。

If no appeal requests are received and the decision becomes final, the Certification term for the Project (pending LIHI #159) will be April 26, 2019 for a term of five (5) years, which will expire on April 25, 2024.

April 30, 2019: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute has received a complete application for Low Impact Certification of the Macomb Hydroelectric Project.  LIHI is seeking public comment on this application.  Specifically, we are interested in knowing whether you think the Project meets the LIHI Low Impact Certification Criteria, as revised in the 2nd Edition Handbook.  Please review the program and criteria in LIHI’s revised 手冊 然後查看下面該項目的申請資料。

與特定 LIHI 標準（流量、水質、魚類通道等）直接相關的評論將最有幫助，但所有評論都會被考慮。意見可以透過電子郵件提交給研究所 評論@lowimpactHydro.org with “Macomb Project Comments” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 329 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 6, Lexington, MA 02420.  Comments must be received on or before 5 pm Eastern time on April 20, 2019 予以考慮。所有評論都將發佈到網站上，申請人將有機會回應。任何回應也將被發布。

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