Alabama Power's Hydro Project Gets Final Eco-Impact Green Light
Published Date: 4/4/2025
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Summary
The final environmental report for Alabama Power’s R.L. Harris Hydroelectric Project is now ready for everyone to see. This affects local communities, wildlife areas, and Native American tribes near the Tallapoosa River in Alabama. The report helps decide how the project will be licensed moving forward, with important info available online for public review and input.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Final EIS released for Harris Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the R.L. Harris Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2628) on March 31, 2025. The project is on the Tallapoosa River near Lineville in Randolph, Clay, and Cleburne Counties and includes land in the James D. Martin-Skyline Wildlife Management Area about 110 miles north of Harris Lake; the EIS describes the applicant's relicensing proposal and alternatives and documents views of agencies, tribes, NGOs, and the public. You can view or print the final EIS online via the FERC eLibrary using the docket number and contact FERC Online Support for help.
Help for public participation and filings
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) will help landowners, community organizations, Tribal members, and others access information and navigate FERC processes, including making filings like interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing. For assistance you can call OPP at (202) 502-6595 or use FERC Online Support (toll-free (866) 208-3676 or TTY (202) 502-8659) and register at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx to get email notices about filings.
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