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  • 2025-06612 — Rivers Electric, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing with the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Relicensing and a Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16119
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Rivers Electric, LLC for a subsequent minor license to operate the Mill Pond Hydroelectric Project on Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. The project encompasses several existing structures, including a dam, reservoir, intake structure, and powerhouse, with plans to continue operating in a run-of-river mode, ensuring water outflow matches inflow. Interested parties can request additional studies or cooperating agency status by May 30, 2025, and the application is not yet ready for environmental analysis. Public engagement is encouraged, with resources available for guidance and participation in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding if a company called Rivers Electric can keep using water to make electricity at a place called Mill Pond. People who want to say something about it or learn more have until the end of May to speak up.

  • 2021-03368 — BOST2 Hydroelectric LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10266
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    BOST2 Hydroelectric LLC has submitted an application for a preliminary permit to explore the feasibility of the Shawno County Pump Storage Project in Wisconsin. This project would involve constructing several reservoirs, tunnels, and a powerhouse to generate electricity. The application gives the company priority to file a full license application later but doesn't allow them to start construction. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is now inviting public comments, motions, and competing applications related to this project within 60 days of this notice's issuance.

    Simple Explanation

    BOST2 Hydroelectric wants to see if they can build a big project in Wisconsin to make electricity using water, and they are asking for comments and ideas from people. They can't start building yet, but people can say what they think about it or suggest their own ideas within two months of this notice.

  • 2025-02280 — Green Lake Water Power Company; Notice of Revised Procedural Schedule for Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Project Relicense
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9080
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    Green Lake Water Power Company has applied to continue operating the Green Lake Hydroelectric Project, which generates 425 kilowatts of power. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing this application and preparing an environmental assessment (EA) to understand the potential effects of renewing the project's license. The timeline for completing this assessment has been updated multiple times and may continue to change. Any inquiries about the procedure can be directed to Amanda Gill at the contact details provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The Green Lake Water Power Company wants to keep using the river to make electricity, and some people are checking if it's okay for nature. They're taking a long time and changing their plan a lot to make sure everything is just right.

  • 2021-01869 — Village of Gouverneur, New York; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7373
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Village of Gouverneur, New York, has filed an application to continue operating its 160-kilowatt Gouverneur Hydroelectric Project on the Oswegatchie River. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, as staff believes it won't significantly affect the environment. The EA will be shared for review, and comments from the public will be considered before the final licensing decision. The assessment is expected to be completed within a year of this notice's release date.

    Simple Explanation

    The village of Gouverneur in New York wants to keep using a special machine to make electricity from a river. Before they say yes, a group of people will check if it’s safe for nature and listen to what everyone thinks about it.

  • 2025-01429 — Big Wood Canal Company; Notice Soliciting Applications and Waiving Regulations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8019
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Big Wood Canal Company intended to renew its license for the Magic Dam Hydroelectric Project but missed the application deadline. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is now open to receiving license applications from other potential applicants due to this delay. However, FERC is making exceptions to allow the Big Wood Canal Company to still file an application because they completed the necessary pre-filing requirements. Interested applicants have 90 days from this notice to express their intent to apply and have up to 18 months to submit their applications, while complying with the relevant regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Big Wood Canal Company wanted to keep using a dam for making electricity but didn't ask in time. Now, other people can try to get permission to use it too, but the rules are being bent a little so the company can still try.

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