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The New England Hydropower Company, LLC applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. This permit, if granted, will allow them priority to apply for a license, but does not allow any land-disturbing activities yet. The proposed project includes the installation of turbines and other infrastructure to generate electricity. The public can submit comments or competing applications within 60 days from the notice and can use the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's online platform for submissions.

The New England Hydropower Company, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a license to develop the Ashton Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The project will include modifying and adding structures to generate about 793 kW of power, as well as facilities for fish passage and measures to protect the environment. The public and interested agencies are invited to submit study requests or requests to cooperate on the environmental document by March 22, 2025, with the project following a procedural schedule that includes assessments and issuing of necessary documents throughout 2025. For more information or to get involved, individuals can contact FERC or visit their website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The EA examines the environmental impact of granting a new license for the project and finds that it would not cause significant harm to the environment if certain protective measures are followed. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and provide comments within 30 days of the notice. FERC encourages comments to be submitted electronically through their eFiling system, but paper submissions are also accepted.

New England Hydropower Company, LLC has transferred the Albion Dam Hydroelectric Project to Albion Hydro, LLC. This project, located on the Blackstone River between Cumberland and Lincoln in Rhode Island, had initially been exempt from requiring a license. This exemption transfer does not need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Albion Hydro, LLC is now responsible for the project, and all related correspondence should be addressed to their CEO, Michael C. Kerr.

One Drop Hydro, LLC, has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Manville Dam Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The proposed project includes installing two 125-kilowatt turbines and connecting them to the regional grid to generate about 1,839 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting comments and competing applications for 60 days from the issuance of this notice. People can submit their comments electronically through the Commission's eFiling system or via mail.