Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Notice for Taftsville Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding the Taftsville Hydroelectric Project No. 2490, located on the Ottauquechee River in Vermont. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, FERC's staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing the project's potential environmental impacts. The EA concludes that licensing the project with protective measures would not significantly affect the environment. Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the FERC website or by mail.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Taftsville Hydroelectric Project No. 2490 is located on the Ottauquechee River in Vermont and is subject to a subsequent license.
  • The Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared by FERC staff concludes that licensing the project would not significantly affect the environment.
  • The EA contains staff's analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the project.
  • Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the FERC website or by mail.
  • Comments are due on or before September 2, 2025.
  • Electronic filing is strongly encouraged through the Commission's eFiling system.
  • The FERC website provides full instructions and contact information for submitting comments and accessing the EA.

Statistics:

  • The project is located on the Ottauquechee River in Vermont.
  • The Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
  • The EA concludes that licensing the project with protective measures would not significantly affect the environment.
  • Comments are due on or before September 2, 2025.
  • Electronic filing is strongly encouraged through the Commission's eFiling system.

Sources:

  • Federal Register Volume 90, No. 163 (2025):

Document Number 2025-16298(Washington: Office of the Federal Register, August 25, 2025)