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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FERC Corrects Error in Hydroelectric Project Comments

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In a recent exchange between David A. Graefe, Outdoor Recreation Planner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and Alyssa L Wethy, Hydropower Specialist with the National Park Service, a mistake was identified in the comments submitted by the Department of the Interior (DOI) for the Rockton and Dixon hydroelectric projects. The comments, filed on January 28, 2025, recommended the development of a recreation management plan at both projects in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). However, since both projects are located in Illinois, the intention was to recommend consultation with the Illinois DNR, not the Wisconsin DNR.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of the Interior (DOI) submitted comments on January 28, 2025, for the Rockton and Dixon hydroelectric projects.
  • The comments recommended the development of a recreation management plan at both projects in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
  • David Graefe, Outdoor Recreation Planner at FERC, pointed out the error in the comments, noting that the projects are located in Illinois and consultation with the Illinois DNR was intended, not the Wisconsin DNR.
  • The error was corrected when Alyssa Wethy, Hydropower Specialist with the National Park Service, acknowledged the mistake and confirmed that the correct intention was to recommend consultation with the Illinois DNR.
  • The correct recreation management plan submission is expected to be updated to reflect the accurate consultation recommendation.

Statistics:

  • 1 email exchange between David Graefe and Alyssa Wethy on May 7, 2025.
  • 2 hydroelectric projects involved: Rockton (P-2373) and Dixon (P-2446).
  • 1 file submission date: May 21, 2025.
  • 2 Department of the Interior (DOI)-commented files:

+ Rockton Project Comments

+ Dixon Project Comments

Sources:

  • Email exchange between David A. Graefe and Alyssa L Wethy on May 7, 2025.
  • Document Accession #: 20250521-4000 Filed Date: 05/21/2025.

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