Blank Slate: Hydro Firm Reopens Comments on Nothing?
Published Date: 12/4/2025
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Summary
Swan Lake North Hydro LLC wants to change its hydroelectric project near Klamath Falls, Oregon, based on new engineering info. Because of a recent government shutdown, the comment period on the project’s environmental report is extended to December 5, 2025, giving everyone more time to share their thoughts. This affects local communities, federal land managers, and anyone interested in clean energy and environmental impacts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Comment Period Extended to Dec 5, 2025
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reopened the public comment period on the Environmental Assessment for the Swan Lake North Hydroelectric Project; all comments must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 5, 2025. The extension follows a request from the Department of the Interior due to the federal lapse of appropriations from October 1 through November 12, 2025.
Electronic and Paper Filing Options Clarified
The Commission encourages electronic filing via its eFiling system and allows brief eComments up to 6,000 characters without prior registration. Paper submissions are also accepted at specified postal and carrier addresses, with contact information provided for filing assistance.
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