Dam It! Maine Hydro Project Seeks Renewal Amid Public Protest Window
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
Hackett Mills Hydro Associates wants to renew their license to keep running their hydroelectric project on the Little Androscoggin River in Maine. The government is now accepting public comments, protests, or requests to join the discussion for the next 60 days. This is a chance for locals and interested folks to have a say before any decisions or changes happen.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
60-Day Window to Protest or Intervene
You have 60 days from the issuance date of this notice (issued March 14, 2025) to file a protest or a motion to intervene in FERC Docket No. P-6398-026. Only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with FERC rules may become a party to the proceeding; protests alone do not make you a party.
Public Comment and Scoping Schedule
The Commission set a procedural schedule: Scoping Document 1 will be issued for comment in April 2025, comments on Scoping Document 1 are due in May 2025, Scoping Document 2 (if needed) may be issued in July 2025, and a Notice of Ready for Environmental Analysis is expected in August 2025. If you want to comment on environmental issues, you can use these dates to know when to submit input.
Help Available from FERC Public Participation Office
FERC's Office of Public Participation (OPP) can help members of the public — including landowners and Tribal members — access information and navigate how to file interventions, comments, or protests. OPP can be contacted at (202) 502-6595 or via email at OPP@ferc.gov for assistance.
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