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  • 2025-00838 — Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3823
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC, co-licensees, have filed a Non-capacity Amendment of License for two projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine. They plan to upgrade generating units, install a new transformer, and modify transmission lines, which will change the installed capacity and transmission infrastructure. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced it intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for these projects, scheduled for completion by May 5, 2025, with a 30-day comment period to follow. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and filings related to this process.

    Simple Explanation

    Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC want to make some changes to their power projects in Maine, and the government will check how this might affect the environment. People can share their thoughts, but only for a short time after the check is done.

  • 2021-02059 — Sappi North America, Inc., Presumpscot Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Lease of Project Lands Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7723
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    Sappi North America wants to let its smaller company, Presumpscot Hydro, take care of some water energy projects in Maine. People have a chance to say what they think about this plan and write letters to the government's energy office.