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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received an application from Wiscons8, LLC for a subsequent minor license for the Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project located on the Waupaca River in Wisconsin. Public inspection of the application is available, and additional study requests from interested parties must be filed by January 28, 2025. Wiscons8 proposes to maintain the current run-of-river operation, replace turbine equipment for better efficiency, and update control systems. A timeline for the licensing process is detailed, with final amendments due 30 days after the notice of readiness for environmental analysis is issued.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application from Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC for a new license to operate the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project on the Little Androscoggin River in Maine. The public can view and comment on the application, and individuals have 60 days from the notice's issuance date to file motions to intervene or protests. The project currently operates in a run-of-river mode without any proposed new construction and generates approximately 1,602 megawatt-hours each year. The FERC also provides resources to help the public engage in this process and understand how to file interventions, comments, or protests.