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When FERC and states collide

Journal Article · · Independent Energy
OSTI ID:86500
The requirement that hydroelectric projects secure a state water quality permit pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act is long-standing. Equal in age is the recognition of the conflict which this requirement creates. In one example, a Maine company spent more than 30 months in the process. After several court cases in which a favorable appeal was overturned, the company chose not to pursue further legal action. This is the kind of challenge hydropower project owners are facing under current conditions.
OSTI ID:
86500
Journal Information:
Independent Energy, Journal Name: Independent Energy Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 24; ISSN 1043-7320; ISSN IDPEEW
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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