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.
Simple Explanation
The New England Hydropower Company wants a special permission to check if building a small power station by the river in Rhode Island is a good idea, and people can speak up about it by sending their thoughts online.