New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Intervenes in Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project

Strategic Insights -

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has submitted a notice of intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project. The intervention is justified by the NYSDEC's expertise and responsibility in managing the State's environmental resources, including water quality certifications for hydroelectric facilities. The Department's participation is deemed necessary to protect the public interest and ensure that the project's environmental impacts are thoroughly examined. The intervention does not seek to disrupt the proceeding, and the NYSDEC has not requested a hearing at this time.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has intervened in the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project as a fully party in the proceeding.
  • The NYSDEC's intervention is justified by its expertise and responsibility in managing the State's environmental resources, including water quality certifications for hydroelectric facilities.
  • The Department has identified its representatives, Sita Crounse, Esq. and Andrew Brunner, who will receive communications and serve as contacts for the proceeding.
  • The NYSDEC has asserted that its participation will not disrupt the proceeding and that existing parties will not be burdened.
  • The Department has requested the right to produce evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and have notice of and an opportunity to appear at hearings in the proceeding.

Statistics:

  • Docket Number: P-3255-016
  • Project Location: Within the State of New York
  • NYSDEC's Phone Numbers:

+ Sita Crounse, Esq.: (518) 402-9198

+ Andrew Brunner: (518) 408-0516

  • NYSDEC's Email Addresses:

+ Sita Crounse, Esq.: sita.crounse@dec.ny.gov

+ Andrew Brunner: andrew.brunner@dec.ny.gov

Sources:

  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (Notice of Intervention).
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project. Docket No. P-3255-016)