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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99242
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced that an application by Midwest Hydro, LLC for a subsequent license for the Janesville Hydroelectric Project on the Rock River in Janesville, Wisconsin, is open for public inspection and comment. The project includes various structures like a reservoir, dam, and turbine-generating units, and it operates in a run-of-river mode. Midwest Hydro proposes some modifications to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction. Public comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be submitted within 60 days of the notice, and the application is ready for environmental analysis.

    Simple Explanation

    Midwest Hydro wants to keep running a water-powered project on the Rock River, and they’ve asked if people have any thoughts or concerns. They won't build anything new, but they might change some borders, and people have 60 days to say what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12722
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP) has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a subsequent license to continue operating the Glen Hydroelectric Project on the Mascoma River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The project includes a dam, turbines, and other facilities to generate electricity. GMP plans to keep operating the project in a run-of-river mode, maintain a minimum water flow to protect aquatic life, and develop plans to monitor operations and manage historic properties. FERC is offering the public the opportunity to view the application and participate in the proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    Green Mountain Power wants to keep using a river in New Hampshire to make electricity, and they're asking for permission to do this safely while caring for fish and old buildings. People can look at their plan and say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5177
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application from Cocheco Falls Associates for a new minor license to operate the Cocheco Falls Dam Project in New Hampshire. The project, located on the Cocheco River, includes a dam, power generation facilities, and fish passage systems, and is operated in a run-of-river mode to maintain flow consistency. Interested parties can submit requests for additional studies or to be cooperating agencies by February 27, 2021. The Commission is also providing a timeline for processing the application, which includes opportunities for public input and additional information requests throughout 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is deciding whether to let Cocheco Falls Associates keep running a small dam in New Hampshire. They are asking people to help them learn more and share their thoughts by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16119
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Rivers Electric, LLC for a subsequent minor license to operate the Mill Pond Hydroelectric Project on Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. The project encompasses several existing structures, including a dam, reservoir, intake structure, and powerhouse, with plans to continue operating in a run-of-river mode, ensuring water outflow matches inflow. Interested parties can request additional studies or cooperating agency status by May 30, 2025, and the application is not yet ready for environmental analysis. Public engagement is encouraged, with resources available for guidance and participation in the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding if a company called Rivers Electric can keep using water to make electricity at a place called Mill Pond. People who want to say something about it or learn more have until the end of May to speak up.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99250
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    STS Hydropower, LLC has filed an application for a new major license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River near Dixon, Illinois. The project, which operates in a run-of-river mode, has an average annual generation of about 14,995 megawatt-hours and includes a variety of existing facilities like a reservoir and turbine-generating units. The application is now ready for environmental analysis, and FERC invites public comments and interventions within 60 days of this notice's issuance. STS Hydropower proposes adjustments to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction.

    Simple Explanation

    STS Hydropower wants to keep using a special water-powered machine near Dixon, Illinois, which helps make electricity. They need permission to do this, and people can tell the helpers at FERC what they think about it for the next 60 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96238
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Ampersand Gilman Hydro, LP has submitted a new application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a major license to continue operating the Gilman Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Connecticut River, straddling Vermont and New Hampshire, and does not occupy any federal or tribal lands. It consists of a dam, fish passage system, powerhouse, and transmission line, with an average annual generation of 25,000 megawatt-hours. Public comments and recommendations on the application are accepted within 60 days from the notice issue date, with electronic filing encouraged through the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    Ampersand Gilman Hydro wants to keep running their big water power project on a river between Vermont and New Hampshire, and people have 60 days to share their thoughts about it using a website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12719
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a new major license application filed by the New York Power Authority for the Vischer Ferry Hydroelectric Project located on the Mohawk River in New York. This project operates in a run-of-river mode and includes facilities such as a dam and a powerhouse with turbine-generator units. FERC is encouraging the public to file motions, comments, and protests through their eFiling system by specified deadlines. There are specific requirements for these filings, and FERC's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in engaging with the process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is letting people know about a new plan to use water from a river in New York to make electricity. They want everyone to share their thoughts or concerns about this plan, and they promise to help if anyone has questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99245
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Midwest Hydro, LLC has submitted an application to renew its license for the Beloit Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River near Beloit, Wisconsin. The project operates in a run-of-river mode, generating about 3,035 megawatt-hours annually, and no new construction is proposed. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting comments, concerns, and motions to intervene from the public within 60 days from the issuance of this notice. The company also proposes modifications to the project boundary to include additional lands necessary for operation, increasing the total area to approximately 689.21 acres.

    Simple Explanation

    Midwest Hydro wants to keep using a water power plant in Wisconsin without building anything new. They're asking people to share their thoughts or concerns about this within two months.