Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, and Approving the Use of the Traditional Licensing Process
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Notice
Summary
Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC is gearing up to get a license for their Herkimer Hydroelectric Project on West Canada Creek in New York. They’ve kicked off the official process, including checks with wildlife and historic groups, and got the green light to use the usual licensing steps. This means local communities and the environment will be involved as the project moves forward, with key updates expected soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
License Application Filing Deadline
Stone Ridge says it will apply for a new license for Project No. 15359, and the Commission requires that each application (including any competing application) be filed at least 24 months before the current license expires. All applications for this project must be filed by March 31, 2025.
Traditional Licensing Process Approved
The Commission approved Stone Ridge's request to use the Traditional Licensing Process in a letter dated January 7, 2025. That approval allows Stone Ridge to proceed under the Commission's usual licensing steps for the Herkimer Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 15359).
Consultations Under ESA, Magnuson-Stevens, NHPA Started
The Commission is initiating informal consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (50 CFR part 402), consultation under section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (50 CFR 600.920), and consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR 800.2).
Public Help and Participation Offered
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) offers assistance to members of the public — including landowners, environmental justice communities, and Tribal members — to access information and navigate Commission processes and to help make filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing. The OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or by email as listed in the notice.
Applicant Designated to Handle Consultations
The Commission designated Stone Ridge as the Commission's non‑Federal representative to carry out informal consultations under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and consultations under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for this project.
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