🌊Great Lakes Hydro America
Great Lakes Hydro America, LLC submitted a notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Mattaceunk Hydroelectric Project. The assessment includes evaluating potential impacts on the endangered Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon and its critical habitat due to proposed maintenance activities, including a temporary variance in minimum flow.
Learn More💧Black Bear Hydro Partners Water Quality Certification Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission notifies the Maine Department of Environmental Protection regarding a water quality certification application from Black Bear Hydro Partners, LLC. The notice highlights the timeline for the certification process and implications of failure to act, emphasizing the regulatory framework governing hydroelectric projects under the Clean Water Act.
Learn More🚆Cumberland & Knox Railroad's Modified Certificate and Business Impact
Cumberland & Knox Railroad, LLC has applied for a modified certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate part of the Rockland Branch in Maine. This document outlines their operational lease with the state and discussions regarding adjacent rail lines, highlighting essential regulations and agreements that impact their business model and responsibilities.
Learn More🛢️Special Permit Request for Pipeline Safety by PHMSA
PHMSA is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on a request for one (1) new special permit segment and one (1) special permit segment extension submitted by Portland Natural Gas Transmission System (PNGTS), a subsidiary of TC Energy. PNGTS is seeking relief from compliance with certain requirements in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. At the conclusion of the 30-day comment period, PHMSA will review the comments received from this notice as part of its evaluation to grant or deny the special permit request.
Learn More⚡Notice of Non-Capacity License Amendment Application by Aroostook Power
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding Aroostook Power's application for a non-capacity license amendment for the Scopan Hydroelectric Project. The amendment seeks to temporarily deviate from water level and flow requirements for necessary repairs. Public comments and motions to intervene are invited. The deadline for filing is July 18, 2025.
Learn More⚡️Notice for Scoping Comments on Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a notice soliciting scoping comments for the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project located on the Little Androscoggin River. This notice includes details on the project application, the process for submitting comments, and emphasizes the importance of public engagement in the environmental review process.
Learn More🌲FERC Notice on Woodland Pulp's Environmental Assessment Availability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has reviewed Woodland Pulp, LLC's application for surrendering the license of the Forest City Project and has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA evaluates the environmental effects of the proposed surrender and establishes that it will not significantly impact the quality of the human environment. Comments are invited from the public before the deadline.
Learn More💧Merimil Limited Partnership Water Quality Certification Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues notice regarding Merimil Limited Partnership's request for a Clean Water Act water quality certification, establishing a deadline for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to act. If the department fails to respond in time, the certification is considered waived.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification Application for Hydro Kennebec, LLC
The Department of Energy announces the receipt of a water quality certification request from Hydro Kennebec, LLC for a project regulated under the Clean Water Act. The Maine DEP has one year to act on the request, or the authority to review is waived, detailing crucial compliance timelines for the involved parties.
Learn More🌊Hydro Kennebec Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy has announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Hydro-Kennebec Project, detailing a temporary variance request to lower reservoir elevation for spillway gate repairs. The assessment analyzes potential environmental impacts and alternatives, concluding that the variance does not significantly affect the human environment and details how to access the complete document.
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