Scott's Mill Hydro Project Under FERC Environmental Microscope in Virginia
Published Date: 8/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Scott's Mill Hydro, LLC wants to build a new 4.5-megawatt hydroelectric project on the James River in Virginia. The government is preparing an Environmental Assessment to check how this project might affect the environment and will ask the public for their thoughts starting August 4, 2026. This process helps make sure the project is safe and fair for local communities, landowners, and nature.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Public comment period for Scott's Mill EA
If you live near the James River in Amherst or Bedford Counties, Virginia, you can review the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed 4.5-megawatt Scott's Mill hydroelectric project when the Commission issues it on August 4, 2026. The EA will be open for a 30-day public comment period, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation can help landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members submit comments (phone: (202) 502-6595).
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