⚡Environmental Assessment Notice for Smith's Falls Hydro Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project, reviewing its potential environmental impacts. The assessment confirms that issuing an exemption for the project, with protective measures, would not significantly affect the human environment. Interested parties can access the EA and submit comments online.
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⚡Stowe Electric Department's Environmental Assessment Notice
The Town of Stowe Electric Department has filed for an exemption from licensing for the Smith's Falls Hydroelectric Project in Vermont. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission intends to prepare an environmental assessment to evaluate the project's impacts. The process aims for meaningful public participation as comments will be considered in the final decision.
Learn More🌫️Vermont's Regional Haze SIP
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by Vermont on July 1, 2024, as satisfying applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's Regional Haze Rule for the program's second implementation period. Vermont's SIP submission addresses the requirement that states must periodically revise their long-term strategies for making reasonable progress towards the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility, including regional haze, in mandatory Class I Federal areas. The SIP submission also addresses other applicable requirements for the second implementation period of the regional haze program. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the Clean Air Act.
Learn More⚡Notice of Environmental Assessment for Vermont Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces an environmental assessment for Missisquoi, LLC's relicense application concerning the Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric Project in Vermont. The assessment aims to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and involves public engagement and comments for the final decision.
Learn More💧Town of Stowe Electric Department Water Quality Certification Notice
The Department of Energy notifies the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the Town of Stowe Electric Department's request for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification. The notice includes timelines for action and emphasizes the importance of compliance in environmental regulation.
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🏭Subzone Status Approved for Century Arms, Inc. in Vermont
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has approved subzone status for Century Arms, Inc. in Georgia, Vermont. This approval, granted to further activate FTZ 55, allows for specific regulatory benefits under the FTZ Act, fostering a favorable environment for the business and contributing to local economic growth.
Learn More💧Notice of Reasonable Period for Water Quality Certification
The Department of Energy issued a notice concerning Missisquoi, LLC’s water quality certification application under the Clean Water Act. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has one year to act on this request, with implications for ongoing and future energy projects if the certification is waived.
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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