Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 9021
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The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (Vermont DEC) received a request from Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP for a water quality certification, related to a project, as per the Clean Water Act. This request was submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on January 24, 2025. Under FERC's regulations, Vermont DEC has until January 24, 2026, to make a decision on this certification request. If Vermont DEC does not act within this timeframe, their authority to certify the request is considered waived.
Simple Explanation
A company called Ampersand Gilman Hydro asked Vermont for a special permission to make sure their project doesn't hurt the water. Vermont has until January 24, 2026, to say yes, no, or they miss their chance to decide.