Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Requests Additional Information for Pyrites Hydroelectric Project

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a request for additional information from Pyrites Hydro, LLC regarding the Pyrites Hydroelectric Project (No. 6115-018). The commission requires documentation of the approval of the Invasive Species Management Plan (ISMP) by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York DEC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) before proceeding with the review process. Additionally, the commission requests detailed information on the proposed monitoring and treatment of invasive species at the project site.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FERC has requested documentation of approval of the ISMP by the New York DEC and USFWS, as required by Article 401(a) and WQC Condition 15.
  • The commission requires detailed information on the proposed monitoring and treatment of invasive species at the project site, including the frequency of monitoring and treatment.
  • Pyrites Hydro, LLC is required to file the requested information within 45 days of the date of the letter, i.e., by August 29, 2025.
  • The commission strongly encourages electronic filing and provides assistance for submitting the information through the Commission's eFiling system.
  • Invasive species management is a critical component of the project's licensing process, and the commission requires documentation of approval from relevant regulatory agencies.

Statistics:

  • 45 days: The timeframe given to Pyrites Hydro, LLC to file the requested information.
  • 2 agencies: The New York DEC and USFWS, which must approve the ISMP before the commission can proceed with the review process.
  • 1 document: The Invasive Species Management Plan (ISMP) that requires documentation of approval from the New York DEC and USFWS.

Sources:

  • FERC: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Washington, D.C. 20426)
  • Pyrites Hydro, LLC: Pyrites Hydroelectric Project Pyrites Hydro, LLC (Manchester, NH 03101)
  • New York DEC: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Albany, NY 12233)
  • USFWS: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Washington, D.C. 20240)