Midwest Hydro, LLC has requested a water quality certification from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a project under the Clean Water Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has informed the Wisconsin DNR that they have one year, until January 31, 2026, to make a decision on the request. If the Wisconsin DNR does not act within this period, the certification request will be considered waived under the law.
Simple Explanation
Midwest Hydro, LLC wants to do a project using water in Wisconsin, but they need a special permission from Wisconsin to make sure the water stays clean. The people who manage energy projects say Wisconsin has until January 31, 2026, to decide if they will give this permission or not. If Wisconsin doesn't decide by then, it's like saying "yes" automatically.