North Carolina Dam Set for Removal: Eco-Check Passed
Published Date: 2/7/2025
Notice
Summary
UP Property 2, LLC wants to remove a dam on the Deep River in North Carolina by giving up their special exemption. The government checked the plan and found it won’t harm the environment much. This change affects local landowners and river users, with no big costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed removal of Deep River dam
UP Property 2, LLC proposes to surrender the exemption for the High Falls Project (Project No. 7987) by removing the dam down to the riverbed on the Deep River in Moore County, North Carolina. The notice and Environmental Assessment are dated January 31, 2025.
FERC finds no significant environmental impact
Commission staff prepared an Environmental Assessment for the proposed surrender and concluded the proposed surrender would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
Public help available from FERC Office
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners and Tribal members — access publicly available information and navigate Commission processes for filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing. Contact information and online access directions are provided in the notice.
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