Hydro Project Schedule Slip: Bureaucracy's Timetable Tango Continues
Published Date: 1/9/2026
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Rivers Electric, LLC’s schedule for the Mill Pond Hydroelectric Project license is getting a fresh update! Key steps like acceptance, public comments, and environmental reviews now have new target dates between April and July 2026. This keeps the project moving smoothly and on track, so everyone involved knows when to expect important updates.
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