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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that Walden Hydro, LLC has filed an application for a new major license for the Walden Hydroelectric Project in New York. The project is located on the Wallkill River and involves existing structures but does not occupy federal land. Public comments and recommendations on the application are invited within 60 days of the notice date, with replies due within 105 days. FERC will conduct an environmental analysis following updated regulations, and the project is proposed to continue in a run-of-river mode without operational changes.

Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a new major license to rehabilitate and operate the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project located on West Canada Creek in New York. The project has been inactive since 2006 and some parts are in poor condition, but Stone Ridge plans to repair and run it in a similar way to the previous operation, generating 6,500-7,000 megawatt-hours annually. The public can inspect the application and participate in the review process by submitting requests for additional studies or by becoming a cooperating agency. The deadline for these filings is May 20, 2025, and final amendments to the application must be submitted within 30 days after the notice of readiness for environmental analysis.

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.

Lake Lynn Generation, LLC has submitted a hydroelectric application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking a new major license for the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project, located on the Cheat River in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The application is now ready for environmental analysis, and the public is invited to submit comments or recommendations within 60 days of this notice. The project includes facilities such as a concrete dam and powerhouse, and it generates about 144,741 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. Lake Lynn Generation plans to maintain the current operations and proposes to implement various management plans and remove some land from the project boundary.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that a new major license application for the Townsend Water Power Project on the Beaver River in Pennsylvania is ready for environmental analysis. The application was filed by the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority and involves various project facilities including a dam, reservoir, and power generation units with a total capacity of 5,000 kilowatts. Interested parties have 60 days from the notice's issuance date to submit comments, recommendations, or prescriptions. FERC encourages electronic submission through their eFiling system and provides contact details for support and further information.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted a new major license application for the Rio Hydroelectric Project located on the Mongaup River in New York. Interested parties can submit motions to intervene, protests, and comments within 60 days from the notice's publication date. The Eagle Creek companies have applied for a license to continue operating this energy project, which includes various structures like reservoirs, spillways, and powerhouses. The project generates around 24,859 megawatt-hours of electricity annually. Anyone can view the application online and participate by submitting their comments or interventions according to the Commission's guidelines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to adjust the Class E airspace around Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This proposal aims to create new Class E airspace from 700 feet above the ground while removing existing Class E airspace that begins at 1,200 feet, which has become unnecessary due to other airspace coverage. The changes are meant to improve the airport's operations, particularly for instrument flight rules (IFR), and include updates to the airport's legal description. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 21, 2025.

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.

STS Hydropower, LLC has filed an application for a new major license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River near Dixon, Illinois. The project, which operates in a run-of-river mode, has an average annual generation of about 14,995 megawatt-hours and includes a variety of existing facilities like a reservoir and turbine-generating units. The application is now ready for environmental analysis, and FERC invites public comments and interventions within 60 days of this notice's issuance. STS Hydropower proposes adjustments to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction.

Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP has submitted a new application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a major license to continue operating the Gilman Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Connecticut River, straddling Vermont and New Hampshire, and does not occupy any federal or tribal lands. It consists of a dam, fish passage system, powerhouse, and transmission line, with an average annual generation of 25,000 megawatt-hours. Public comments and recommendations on the application are accepted within 60 days from the notice issue date, with electronic filing encouraged through the Commission's website.