PacifiCorp; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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PacifiCorp asked Idaho’s environmental agency for permission to keep water clean around their project, and Idaho has one year—from January 15, 2026—to decide. If Idaho doesn’t respond by January 15, 2027, their approval is automatically given. This keeps things moving smoothly for PacifiCorp and anyone who cares about water quality in the area.
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