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  • 2024-27981 — Establishing Reasonable Period of Time and Clarifications Regarding Clean Water Act Section 401(a)(1) Certifications for Hydroelectric Proceedings
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96524
    Reading Time:about 42 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has finalized a rule clarifying timelines and requirements for water quality certifications under section 401(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act related to hydroelectric projects. This rule specifies that certifying authorities have one year to act on certification requests and affirms that projects discharging into U.S. waters need such certification or a waiver. The regulation updates language for consistency with Environmental Protection Agency terms and sets a timeline for filing certification requests. Changes include revising when certain certifications are required and ensuring procedural alignment with existing federal laws, aiming to enhance clarity, efficiency, and consistency in related hydroelectric proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission made a new rule that says if someone wants to build or change a dam and it might let dirty water into rivers or lakes, they have one year to check and make sure the water stays clean. They updated some words to match other rules and changed the timing for when people have to ask permission, so everything works nicely together.

  • 2021-02059 — Sappi North America, Inc., Presumpscot Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Lease of Project Lands Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7723
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    Sappi North America wants to let its smaller company, Presumpscot Hydro, take care of some water energy projects in Maine. People have a chance to say what they think about this plan and write letters to the government's energy office.

  • 2021-01613 — Financial Assurance Measures for Hydroelectric Projects
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7081
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on potential changes to how financial assurance measures are required for hydroelectric project licenses. This inquiry aims to determine if additional financial safeguards are needed to ensure that hydroelectric projects can maintain safety and environmental standards throughout their operation. Different options being considered include requiring bonds, creating trust or remediation funds, or mandating insurance policies for potential hazards. Comments on these proposals, including any alternative suggestions, are due by March 29, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether hydroelectric power projects, like big water wheels, should have more money saved up just in case something bad happens, like a dam breaking. They want to know if these projects should have things like special safety money or insurance to make sure they can fix things if needed.