The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that the Southern California Edison Company has filed an application for a new major license for the Lee Vining Hydroelectric Project, located on Lee Vining and Glacier Creeks in Inyo County, California. This project includes several dams and powerhouses, affecting federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Interested agencies and individuals can request additional environmental studies by March 31, 2025. The application process will follow a set procedural schedule, and public engagement is encouraged through FERC's Office of Public Participation.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is letting people know that a company wants to keep using water from certain creeks in California to make electricity, and they're asking anyone who cares about the environment to say if more studies should be done by the end of March 2025.