FERC expands environmental review exemptions for ending water power licenses
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is updating its rules regarding how it reviews the environmental impact of ending certain water power projects.
Why it matters: This is a procedural change that allows FERC to bypass lengthy environmental impact studies for specific types of water project shutdowns, provided those shutdowns don’t significantly alter the local landscape or water levels.
Who it affects
- hydroelectric power operators
This is a final rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes for compliance purposes.
Agency: Energy Department, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document