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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3150
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Brown Bear II Hydro, Inc. has announced its intention to file a new license application for the Worumbo Hydroelectric Project located on the Androscoggin River in Maine. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites comments on the project's Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) as part of the pre-filing process. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, FERC is only accepting written submissions and will not conduct a public meeting. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to submit their comments or requests for agency cooperation. The project's environmental review process involves consultation with various agencies under environmental protection and historic preservation laws.

    Simple Explanation

    Brown Bear II Hydro wants to continue using the Androscoggin River in Maine to make power using water, and they're telling everyone about their plans. The government is asking people to share their thoughts about this, but only in writing because of COVID-19.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7089
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice regarding the Northern States Power Company's intent to file a license application for the Gile Flowage Storage Reservoir Project in Wisconsin. The notice begins the pre-filing process and requests public comments on the Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1, with a deadline for submissions set for March 17, 2021. The commission encourages electronic filing of comments and study requests, as part of the planning process for the project, without holding a public scoping meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The notice also discusses collaborations with various agencies and the Northern States as FERC’s non-federal representative for specific consultations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping a company in Wisconsin get ready to ask for a special permission to use a lake for storing water, and they want to hear what people think before March 17, 2021. But because of a big sickness going around, they can't meet in person to talk about it, so they are asking everyone to send their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13159
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received a notice of intent to file a license application from the Boise-Kuna, Nampa & Meridian, Wilder, and Big Bend Irrigation Districts for a new license regarding the Lucky Peak Hydroelectric Project on the Boise River in Idaho. The notice announces the start of a pre-filing process and invites comments on the project's Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1 (SD1), with a deadline for comments set for May 12, 2025. Scoping meetings, open to the public and various stakeholders, will take place on April 15 and 16, 2025, at Hyatt Place Boise/Downtown. FERC's scoping process will be part of preparing an environmental document to assess the project's impact.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC (a government agency) is working on a new project about using the river in Idaho for energy, and they want people to say what they think about it. People can join meetings and share their thoughts by a deadline to help make sure everything is done right and safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3206
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC has announced its intention to apply for a new license for the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project located on West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. The company has been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has filed a Pre-Application Document outlining the proposed plan and schedule. Consultations with various agencies, including those responsible for endangered species and historic preservation, are being initiated. All applications for the new license must be submitted by March 31, 2025, and the public is invited to participate and stay informed through FERC's online resources.

    Simple Explanation

    Stone Ridge Hydro wants to keep using a river in New York for making electricity, and they have to ask permission from a group that checks if it's okay. They're starting to talk to other groups to make sure everything is safe and fair, and people can learn more and share ideas too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7288
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) indicating its intent to apply for a new license for the Hayward Hydroelectric Project on the Namekagon River in Wisconsin. They have also been approved to use the Traditional Licensing Process and are seeking to consult with various agencies about environmental and historical regulations. The company has provided a Pre-Application Document, which is available on the FERC website, and has declared their intent to submit the final application by November 30, 2023. Public consultation is being initiated as part of this process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Northern States Power Company wants to keep using water to make electricity at a place called the Hayward Hydroelectric Project in Wisconsin, and they've told a big group that keeps an eye on them they will ask for permission soon. They're also talking to other important groups to make sure everything is okay with nature and history.