The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received notice from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality on April 14, 2025, about a request for a water quality certification related to a project by Black Canyon Hydro, LLC. This request was initially submitted on March 7, 2025. According to the rules, Wyoming DEQ has until March 7, 2026, to take action on the certification request; otherwise, the authority to certify is considered waived. This notice ensures that the agency has a reasonable period of time to respond, following the guidelines set by the Clean Water Act.
Simple Explanation
The government is letting everyone know that they are giving Wyoming a year to decide if a company called Black Canyon Hydro can build something without harming the water. If Wyoming doesn't decide by then, it will be like saying "okay" by not saying anything at all.