The FERC Relicensing Timeline is a best estimate and will be updated when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issues the formal timeline in the Notice of Commencement of Proceeding.

• File Request to use Traditional Licensing Process (TLP)
• File Notice of Intent to file an application
• File Pre-Application Document

• Issue Notice of Commencement of Proceeding and decision regarding request to use TLP
• Initiation of informal consultation request

• First Stage Consultation
• Consult with resource agencies, Native American Tribes, and members of the public
• Schedule joint meeting, post notice, provide notice to resource agencies, Native American Tribes and FERC

• Joint meeting and site visit

• Written comments due to respective project applicant. (KRCD or DWR)

• Relicensing Participant must file dispute in writing to FERC

• Conduct Studies
• Second Stage Consultation

• KRCD and DWR must provide agencies and Native American tribes a copy of the Draft License Application (DLA)

• Written comments on the DLA due to the respective project applicant. (KRCD or DWR)

• File a Final License Application and provide copy to agencies, Native American tribes, governmental offices and consulted members of the public