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United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

FERC Public Scoping Meeting Transcript: New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project and Pike Island Hydroelectric Project

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A public scoping meeting was convened by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to discuss the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project and Pike Island Hydroelectric Project. The meeting was held at the Wingate by Wyndham in Steubenville, OH, with BJ DeFelice and Ralph Spano attending as representatives of Intermodal Holding, a company involved in the development of hydropower and backup systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • The public scoping session was convened at 9:03 a.m. and 5:03 p.m. EST, but no one from the public showed up to make any comments during the morning session.
  • During the evening session, BJ DeFelice spoke in support of the projects, highlighting the benefits of hydropower and the potential for the state to develop new harbors and systems.
  • DeFelice emphasized the importance of learning more about the projects and expressed his company's support for the initiatives.
  • The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Statistics:

  • 0 people attended the public scoping session during the morning meeting.
  • 1 person, BJ DeFelice, attended the public scoping session during the evening meeting and spoke in support of the projects.
  • 2 projects were discussed during the meeting: the New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project and the Pike Island Hydroelectric Project.
  • 2 meetings were held: a morning meeting at 9:00 a.m. and an evening meeting at 5:00 p.m.

Sources:

  • FERC Public Scoping Meeting Transcript: New Cumberland Hydroelectric Project and Pike Island Hydroelectric Project (Document Accession # 20250519-4000 Filed Date: 05/19/2025)
  • Larry Flowers's Certificate of Official Reporter (Document Accession # 20250519-4000 Filed Date: 05/19/2025)
  • Meeting transcripts: 0506AMMeeting.docx, 0506AMMeeting.txt, 0506PMMeeting.docx, and 0506PMMeeting.txt (Document Content(s) 0506AMMeeting.docx........................................................1, 0506AMMeeting.txt.........................................................4, 0506PMMeeting.docx........................................................8, and 0506PMMeeting.txt........................................................12)

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