Search Results for keywords:"South Fork Catawba River"

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  • 2025-05352 — Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14137
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    Spencer Mountain Hydropower wants to keep using water from a river in North Carolina to make electricity. The government is checking to make sure this won't hurt the environment and will let people share their thoughts.

  • 2025-00518 — Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3205
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received an application from Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC for a subsequent license to continue operating the Spencer Mountain Hydroelectric Project on the South Fork Catawba River in North Carolina. Public comments and recommendations are invited within a 60-day period following the notice date, as part of the environmental analysis process. The project, currently in run-of-river mode, includes a dam, reservoir, powerhouse, and other facilities, with no proposed changes to their operation. The application and additional details can be accessed through FERC's eFiling system or website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether a power plant on a river in North Carolina should keep running as it is, without changing anything. They want to make sure people understand this is happening, so they can say if they like the idea or not.