ð§Hydro Kennebec Application Notice and Solicitation for Comments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Hydro Kennebec, LLC for a temporary amendment to its license, focusing on the installation of shorter flashboards and adjustments to reservoir elevation. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments or motions by the specified deadline.
Learn MoreðSt. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Abandonment Exemption in Maine
The Surface Transportation Board has authorized the abandonment of an approximately 24.23-mile rail line by the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Company in Cumberland County, Maine. The decision includes provisions for employee protections affected by this abandonment and outlines necessary compliance measures regarding environmental assessments. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the process and file expressions of intent for any financial assistance.
Learn Moreð«DEA Revokes Registration for Physician Assistant Rachel Jackson
The Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked Rachel Jackson's registration to handle controlled substances due to her voluntary surrender of her physician assistant license in Maine. This decision emphasizes the necessity for healthcare practitioners to maintain active state licenses to comply with federal regulations governing the dispensing of controlled substances.
Learn Moreð§Notice of Application
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Hackett Mills Hydro Associates, LLC for the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project. The notice encourages public engagement, outlines the filing process for interventions and protests, and provides a procedural schedule related to the application.
Learn Moreâ¡Notice of Environmental Impact for Hydroelectric Projects in Maine
The Department of Energy released the final environmental impact statement for the Shawmut, Weston, Lockwood, and Hydro-Kennebec hydroelectric projects located on the Kennebec River in Maine. The statement outlines the analysis of licensing proposals and includes views from various stakeholders, emphasizing public participation in the regulatory process.
Learn Moreð¬Proposed Authorization for Marine Mammal Harassment in Lubec Project
NMFS has received a request from Maine Department of Transportation (ME DOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Lubec Harbor Project in Lubec, Maine. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn Moreâ¡Regulatory Notice for Brookfield White Pine Hydro Project
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC's application for a new major license for the Lewiston Falls Hydroelectric Project in Maine. The notice includes the details for public scoping meetings, environmental site reviews, and deadlines for stakeholders to file comments or motions to intervene, facilitating public participation in the regulatory process.
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