Old Water Projects Dodge New Rules via Grandfathering
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
If you have water projects in the Susquehanna River Basin, this notice is for you! The Commission is listing projects that got special 'grandfathered' registration during October 2025, meaning they’re officially recognized under old rules. If you’re involved, check your project’s status soon—this could affect your permits and planning without extra fees or delays.
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Pennsylvania‑American Water Grandfathered
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission listed a Grandfathering Registration for Pennsylvania‑American Water Company (Abington Service Territory) as GF Certificate No. GF-202510304 with Issue Date October 7, 2025, covering various municipalities and counties in Pennsylvania during October 1-31, 2025.
River Drive Mine Grandfathered
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission listed a Grandfathering Registration for F. S. Lopke Contracting, Inc. (River Drive Mine, Town of Nichols, Tioga County, NY; Freshwater Pond) as GF Certificate No. GF-202510305 with Issue Date October 13, 2025, during the period October 1-31, 2025.
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Related Federal Register Documents
2026-09314 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
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2026-07201 — Grandfathering Registration Notice
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Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-20470 — Minor Modification Notice
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved small changes to some water projects in September 2025. For example, the Town of Cortlandville got permission to increase its water system limit. These tweaks help communities manage water better without big costs or delays.
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Bank companies want to merge, buy, or form new bank holding companies, and the Federal Reserve is reviewing their applications. If you’re involved in banking or just curious, you can share your thoughts by December 22, 2025. These moves could change who controls certain banks and might impact local banking options and money flow.