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Marlow Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a minor license to operate the Nash Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ashuelot River, located in Marlow, New Hampshire. The project, which already exists, includes various facilities such as a dam, generators, and a transmission line, with a total capacity of 225 kilowatts. Marlow Hydro plans to increase the flow of water bypassing parts of the project to 14.5 cubic feet per second. FERC is currently accepting comments on this application until April 17, 2025, and is involved in assessing the environmental impact as part of the scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for a new major license to operate the Balch Hydroelectric Project in California. Located on the North Fork Kings River, the project includes a diversion dam, reservoirs, powerhouses, and infrastructure necessary for electricity generation and distribution. The public can submit scoping comments on the environmental impact of the project by January 12, 2025. The Commission will evaluate the potential environmental effects as part of the licensing process and invites the public to participate in this process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a notice for public inspection of a new major license application filed by Lyonsdale Associates, LLC for the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project on the Moose River in New York. The project aims to generate electricity using water from the river and includes proposals for recreation facilities, minimum water flow maintenance, and environmental management plans. The public is encouraged to submit scoping comments electronically by February 16, 2025. FERC will either prepare an environmental assessment or impact statement to evaluate the project's potential environmental effects.

Powerhouse Systems, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent minor license related to the Weston Dam Project located on the Upper Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire. The project features a 220-foot-long dam, two turbine-generator units, and a 300-foot transmission line but does not include recreation facilities. FERC encourages the public to submit scoping comments by December 27, 2024, as part of the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the commission's proceedings.