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FERC Issues Notice for Lowell Tannery Hydroelectric Project License Renewal

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published a notice for the renewal of the Lowell Tannery Hydroelectric Project's license in Maine. The project, located on the Passadumkeag River, has undergone an environmental assessment that concludes licensing the project with environmental protections would not significantly affect the human environment. Interested parties can view and comment on the Environmental Assessment (EA) through FERC's online portal, with comments due by September 25, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lowell Tannery Hydroelectric Project, located on the Passadumkeag River in Maine, is seeking a renewed license under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) regulations.
  • An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared by FERC staff, concluding that licensing the project with environmental protections would not significantly affect the human environment.
  • Interested parties can view the EA online through FERC's portal, and comments are due by September 25, 2025.
  • FERC encourages electronic filing, and commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters using the eComment system.
  • Submissions can also be made via mail or other carriers, with required addresses for paper copies.
  • The Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports public engagement and can assist with navigating Commission processes.
  • OPP can be contacted for public inquiries and assistance with filings.

Statistics:

  • September 25, 2025: Deadline for comments on the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lowell Tannery Hydroelectric Project.
  • 6,000 characters: Maximum length for brief comments submitted through the eComment system.
  • (866) 208-3676: Toll-free phone number for FERC Online Support.
  • (202) 502-8659: TTY phone number for FERC Online Support.
  • https://ferconline.ferc.gov/: Website for FERC's online portal and eFiling system.

Sources:

  • Federal Register notice: FR Doc. 2025-16637.
  • FERC's Home Page: http://www.ferc.gov/ .
  • FERC's eFiling system: http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ efiling.asp.
  • FERC's eComment system: http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/ ecomment.asp.
  • FERC's public participation contact: OPP@ferc.gov or (202) 502-6595.

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