The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a water quality certification request from STS Hydropower, LLC as part of a project in Illinois. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was informed of this request on April 15, 2025. Illinois EPA has until April 1, 2026, to act on the request; otherwise, their authority may be considered waived under the Clean Water Act. This is part of the regulations set by 18 CFR 4.34.
Simple Explanation
The government is checking if a company called STS Hydropower in Illinois can use water without making it dirty, and the local environment group has a year to decide. If they don’t decide in time, it’s like saying it’s okay.