Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC has filed a new major license application for the Hiram Hydroelectric Project located on the Saco River in Maine. The project, which does not affect federal lands, includes a dam, powerhouse, and transmission facilities, generating an average of 45,142 megawatt-hours annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding the application. FERC plans to conduct an environmental analysis following the latest regulations, and interested parties are encouraged to file electronically through their system or by mail within specified deadlines.
Simple Explanation
Brookfield White Pine Hydro wants permission to keep running a power plant on a river in Maine, which makes electricity for homes and businesses. People who have opinions about this or want to be involved can write letters to say so, and the government will look at how this affects the environment before deciding.