The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Avista Corporation's proposed non-capacity amendment at the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project No. 2545 in Washington and Idaho. The amendment involves replacing all existing spillway gates at the North Channel Dam within the same footprint, with no change in elevation, surface area, or capacity. No long-term environmental impacts to project operations are anticipated. Temporary impacts include ground disturbance and suspension of aesthetic spills during construction. Commission staff plans to issue the EA by April 10, 2026, followed by a 30-day comment period.12