Rural Development (RD) within the USDA plans to adopt a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Sweetheart Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska, originally prepared by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2016. This hydroelectric project, located on federal and state lands near Juneau, aims to generate significant energy annually and may be supported by RD's Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. RD requests public comments on this adoption decision, ensuring the environmental analysis remains relevant and aligned with regulatory standards. Comments can be submitted until May 28, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The people who look after farms and small towns in the U.S. want to use water in Alaska to make electricity, and they want to make sure it won't hurt nature. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts about it by the end of May 2025.