Feds to Assess Environmental Impact of Cheat River Hydro Dam
Published Date: 3/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Lake Lynn Generation wants to renew the license for their hydroelectric project on the Cheat River near Morgantown, WV, and Point Marion, PA. The government will prepare an environmental assessment to make sure the project won’t harm the environment, with a draft ready by September 30, 2025. Local communities, landowners, and anyone interested can share their thoughts during a 45-day comment period, helping shape the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
45-Day Public Comment Window
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) on September 30, 2025, for the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project and open a 45-day public comment period. If you are a local resident, landowner, or interested party, you can submit comments during that 45-day window to help shape the licensing decision.
Help Available to Participate
The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) will help members of the public, including landowners, community organizations, and Tribal members, to access information and make filings like comments or interventions. You can contact OPP at (202) 502-6595 or [email protected] for assistance.
EA Planned, No Major Federal Action Anticipated
Commission staff says they do not anticipate that relicensing the Lake Lynn Project would be a "major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment," and therefore staff intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the application. The EA will be the document circulated for review and considered in the final licensing decision.
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