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Lake Lynn Generation, LLC has applied to relicense its hydroelectric project on the Cheat River, located near Morgantown, West Virginia and Point Marion, Pennsylvania. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) plans to prepare an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential impact of this project, as it is not expected to significantly affect the environment. The EA will be open for a 45-day comment period, allowing interested parties to provide feedback. For questions or public participation help, contact FERC's Office of Public Participation.

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.

EONY Generation Limited has submitted an application for a new major license for the Philadelphia Hydroelectric Project, located on the Indian River in New York. The project includes a reservoir, dams, and a powerhouse with a turbine that generates electricity. As part of the licensing process, EONY proposes to continue its run-of-river operations and improve facilities, including adding a minimum flow for aquatic habitat and making a fishing platform accessible. Interested parties are encouraged to submit additional study requests by March 29, 2021, and follow the procedural schedule for the license application review.

Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has applied to renew the license for its hydroelectric project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to assess the impact of relicensing the project and has indicated that it does not anticipate substantial negative effects on the environment. The EA will be shared for public comments, which will be considered in the final decision. The public can seek assistance from FERC's Office of Public Participation with inquiries or to file comments.

Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC has filed an application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Virginia. The project consists of a 24-foot-high concrete dam, two powerhouses with a total capacity of 12.5 megawatts, and other facilities, operating in a peaking mode with an annual generation of 22,504 megawatt-hours. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is initiating a scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement on the project's effects. FERC is seeking public input on the issues and alternatives to be addressed and encourages electronic filing of comments.

Parker & Nelson Holdings, LLC has transferred the exemption for the 105-kilowatt Ashland Papermill Hydroelectric Project No. 5638 to 3Phase Hydro, LLC. This project, located on the Squam River in Grafton County, New Hampshire, originally received an exemption from licensing back in 1982 and has since changed hands multiple times. The transfer did not require approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. All project-related communications should now be directed to Austin Brown at 3Phase Hydro, LLC.

On March 3, 2025, Southern California Edison Company and Lower Tule Hydro, LLC applied for approval to transfer the license of the 2.52-megawatt Lower Tule River Hydroelectric Project, located in the Sequoia National Forest in California. They require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval, with the new licensee having to meet all current licensing requirements. Public comments, motions to intervene, or protests regarding this transfer must be submitted by May 5, 2025, either through FERC’s electronic filing systems or in writing. The Commission’s Office of Public Participation is available for assistance to help the public engage in the process.

GR Catalyst Two, LLC has filed a new major license application for the Dahowa Hydroelectric Project on the Battenkill River in Washington County, New York. The project includes various structures like a dam, powerhouse, and transmission lines, and it generates about 33,500 megawatt-hours annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites the public to inspect the application and has set a deadline of January 31, 2025, for submitting additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status. Final amendments to the application must be submitted within 30 days after the notice for ready environmental analysis is issued.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed an application for a new major license for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project, located on the South Fork Stanislaus River in California. The project includes several structures such as a dam, reservoir, and powerhouse. The public is invited to file protests or motions to intervene within 60 days from the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can access more information and file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

PE Hydro Generation, LLC filed an application on January 3, 2022, for a new license for the Luray and Newport Hydroelectric Project located in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that it will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, as it does not expect the project to significantly impact the environment. The EA will be shared with the public for feedback, and all comments will be considered in making the final licensing decision. For questions or participation in the process, the public can contact the Office of Public Participation.