🌊Notice of Application for Surrender of License by Sugar River Hydro II, LLC
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Sugar River Hydro II, LLC to surrender its license for the Sugar River II Hydroelectric Project. The notice invites stakeholders for comments, motions to intervene, and discusses the applicant's plans for securement and management of project assets post-surrender. Public engagement and cooperation with environmental agencies are encouraged.
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🏞️Draft EIS Notice for Vernon, Bellows Falls, and Wilder Hydropower Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Vernon, Bellows Falls, and Wilder Hydroelectric Projects. Stakeholders are invited to review the document and participate in public comment sessions to address environmental concerns and regulatory compliance related to the projects' relicensing.
Learn More⚡Revised Procedural Schedule for Mine Falls Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a notice regarding the revised procedural schedule for the environmental assessment of relicensing the 3-megawatt Mine Falls Hydroelectric Project in Nashua, New Hampshire. The assessment aims to evaluate potential environmental impacts and outlines key milestones and target dates.
Learn More⚡Compliance Requirements for Lowell Hydroelectric Project Application
The Department of Energy has accepted Boott Hydropower's application for the Lowell Hydroelectric Project, soliciting public comments and interventions. The project involves significant environmental and operational requirements, including fish passage facilities and regulatory compliance under the Federal Power Act. Interested parties can participate in the process through designated filing methods before specific deadlines.
Learn More💧Notice of Water Quality Certification for Ampersand Gilman Hydro
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued notice concerning a Clean Water Act certification request for the Ampersand Gilman Hydro project. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is given a deadline to act on the request, which, if unmet, could lead to project delays or regulatory challenges.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class E Airspace for Lebanon, NH by FAA
This action changes the referenced BURGR Outer Marker (OM) in the airspace legal description to Point in Space Coordinates due to the decommissioning of the BURGR OM. This action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment - Gilman Hydro Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding the Intent to Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the relicense application of the 4.95-megawatt Gilman Hydroelectric Project. The notice details the application process and opportunities for public engagement and comment, ensuring all concerns are addressed prior to a final licensing decision.
Learn More🦞Notice for Exempted Fishing Permit Opportunities for Businesses
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) renewal application from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the applicant. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
Learn More🌊Notice of Application for Non-Capacity Amendment by Great River Hydro
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Great River Hydro, LLC for a non-capacity amendment concerning the Vernon Hydroelectric Project. This amendment seeks to remove 29.5 acres of land from the project boundary while maintaining current project operations. The notice invites public comments, protests, and motions to intervene by April 24, 2025.
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