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  • 2025-02079 — Lakeport Hydroelectric One, LLC and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8795
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lakeport Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. This assessment reviews the potential environmental impacts of re-licensing the project and concludes that, with protective measures, it should not significantly affect the environment. The public can view or print the EA through FERC's website and has 30 days to file comments electronically or by mail. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and filings related to the project.

    Simple Explanation

    The government checked to see if a plan to keep using a water-powered electricity project in New Hampshire would harm nature. They think it's okay if special care is taken to protect the environment. People can say what they think about this plan for the next 30 days.

  • 2021-02498 — Santa Clara Valley Water District; Notice of Availability of Supplemental Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8611
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed a proposal from the Santa Clara Valley Water District to lower the water level in the Anderson Reservoir, build a new outlet tunnel, and establish measures downstream. This assessment was part of their environmental review process and aimed to determine the likely environmental impacts. FERC concluded the proposed actions would not significantly affect the environment if certain protective measures are in place. The public can access this supplemental environmental assessment through FERC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Santa Clara Valley Water District wants to make changes to a big water area called Anderson Reservoir by lowering the water level and building a new tunnel. The people in charge of checking how this might affect nature say it should be okay if they follow special safety rules.

  • 2021-02899 — Great Falls Hydroelectric Company, City of Paterson, New Jersey; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9330
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Great Falls Hydroelectric Project, located near Paterson, New Jersey. This assessment reviews the potential environmental impacts and concludes that licensing the project with certain protective measures will not significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can view the EA online via FERC's eLibrary, and comments can be electronically filed within 30 days from the notice date. For more information or assistance, individuals can contact FERC Online Support or Chris Millard for further inquiries.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants to allow a water power project in New Jersey, and they've checked that it won't harm the environment too much if done carefully. People can tell them what they think online, but it's a bit tricky to do.

  • 2025-01581 — Idaho Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8021
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the American Falls Hydroelectric Project in Idaho. This assessment examines the potential environmental impacts of continuing the project's operation at the American Falls Dam. The EA concludes that with certain protective measures, the project would not significantly harm the environment. The public is invited to view the EA online and submit comments within 30 days of the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission looked at how running a power project at a dam in Idaho might affect the environment. They think it's mostly okay if certain rules are followed, and they want people to look at their report online and share their thoughts.

  • 2021-01346 — Blackstone Hydro Associates; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6640
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Central Falls Hydroelectric Project on the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The EA examines the environmental impact of granting a new license for the project and finds that it would not cause significant harm to the environment if certain protective measures are followed. The public can view the EA on FERC's website and provide comments within 30 days of the notice. FERC encourages comments to be submitted electronically through their eFiling system, but paper submissions are also accepted.

    Simple Explanation

    The government checked if a new project on a river would harm the environment and decided it would be okay if certain rules are followed. People can read the report online and give their opinion, even if it's a bit hard to understand how.