Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a new major license to rehabilitate and operate the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project located on West Canada Creek in New York. The project has been inactive since 2006 and some parts are in poor condition, but Stone Ridge plans to repair and run it in a similar way to the previous operation, generating 6,500-7,000 megawatt-hours annually. The public can inspect the application and participate in the review process by submitting requests for additional studies or by becoming a cooperating agency. The deadline for these filings is May 20, 2025, and final amendments to the application must be submitted within 30 days after the notice of readiness for environmental analysis.
Simple Explanation
Stone Ridge Hydro wants to fix and run an old power plant in New York, and people can give ideas or ask for more studies by May 20, 2025, but they might find the rules a bit confusing.