DEQ issues 401 certifications for hydroelectric projects and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission administers the federal licensing process. The water quality certification typically includes operating conditions designed to ensure project operations will not violate water quality standards.
DEQ coordinates the section 401 certification licensing process with Oregon's hydroelectric water rights program administered by the Oregon Water Resources Department and conducted independently under the state's administrative rules (
OAR 340-048).
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Draft 401 Hydropower Certifications
Removal of Lower Klamath Project – FERC Project No. 14803
Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project – FERC Project No. 2195
Through June 27, 2018, people may comment on the proposed section 401 water quality certification for the Clackamas River hydroelectric project.
Information on the date and time of the public hearing for the proposed water quality certification are in the public notice. The public comment period ends 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Final 401 Hydropower Certifications
Bull Run Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 477
Bull Run Reservoir #2 Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 2821
Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 2242
Dorena Dam Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 11945
Mason Dam Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 12686
North Umpqua Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 1927
Opal Springs Hydroelectric Project
PacifiCorp Energy Prospect Nos. 1,2 and 4 Hydroelectric Project FERC Project No. 2630
Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 2030
PGE Clackamas Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 2195
Wallowa Falls Hydroelectric Project-FERC Project No. 308
Willamette Falls Hydroelectric Project - FERC Project No. 2233