PE Hydro Generation, LLC submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for water quality certification from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (Virginia DEQ). This request, relating to the Clean Water Act, was officially received by the Virginia DEQ on December 17, 2024. Virginia DEQ has until December 17, 2025, to act on this request. If they do not respond by that date, the certification will be considered waived according to the Clean Water Act.
Simple Explanation
PE Hydro Generation, LLC is asking for a special permission from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to make sure their project does not hurt the water. If Virginia doesn't answer by December 17, 2025, it's like saying "okay, go ahead" to the project without any more questions.