FERC Moves to End License for Abandoned Mill Dam
Published Date: 6/3/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is planning to end ECOsponsible, LLC’s license for the Ballard Mill Hydroelectric Project on the Salmon River in New York because it seems the company has stopped using it. People and agencies have until July 13, 2026, to share their thoughts or ask to get involved. This change could affect local energy production but doesn’t signal any immediate costs or fees.
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