All,
FERC just noticed this inquiry about possibly establishing rules requiring
hydropower licensees to assure they have the financial resources to properly
fulfill license requirements, repair damage (e.g., hurricanes) or
decommissioning. I know of a few hydro projects in NC that have been out of
service or have been damaged and are sitting around for years. It would be
good to force them to make the repairs or surrender the license (or exemption)
so that the dams could be removed.
You might consider commenting. Share if you think this is worth discussing via
a Teams call.
Comments due March 29.
Chris
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