Maryland River Hydro Plant Slated for Shutdown and Eco-Cleanup Review
Published Date: 5/12/2025
Notice
Summary
KC Brighton, LLC wants to shut down and clean up their hydroelectric project on the Patuxent River in Maryland. The government checked the plan and says it won’t harm the environment much. People have until June 11, 2025, to share their thoughts before the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
License Surrender and Decommissioning Planned
KC Brighton, LLC has applied to surrender its license and decommission the Brighton Hydroelectric Project (Project No. P-3633-044) on the Patuxent River in Howard and Montgomery counties, Maryland. The notice says the project does not occupy any federal lands.
FERC Finds No Significant Environmental Impact
FERC staff prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and concluded the proposed surrender and decommissioning "would not constitute a major federal action that would significantly affect the quality of the human environment." This is the Commission staff's formal finding in the EA for Project No. P-3633-044.
Public Comment Period and Assistance
The public may view the EA online and must file comments by June 11, 2025. The Commission encourages electronic filing and its Office of Public Participation can help members of the public, including landowners and Tribal members, with filings and questions.
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