6 Jun 2025
🌊Draft Environmental Impact Statement Notice for Hydroelectric Projects
FirstLight MA Hydro LLC, Northfield Mountain LLC; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Projects and Public Comment Sessions Soliciting Comments
Summary
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Projects. The document contains analyses of proposed projects and invites public comments, facilitating stakeholder engagement ahead of potential licensing decisions. Comments can be submitted electronically or in-person during public sessions.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The notice outlines requirements for public comments on the draft environmental impact statement related to the relicensing of hydroelectric projects. Business owners should be aware that compliance with environmental regulations can directly affect operational licenses and local economic dynamics.