Regulations for the Relicensing of Hydroelectric Projects; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Résumé

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) is proposing to revise its procedural regulations governing applications for licenses for hydroelectric projects. The proposed regulations respond to a petition for rulemaking filed by the National Hydropower Association and are intended to offer an alternative administrative process whereby in appropriate circumstances the pre-filing consultation process and the environmental review process can be integrated. This alternative process is designed to be tailored to the facts and circumstances of the particular proceeding. The proposed regulations would not delete or replace any existing regulations.