FERC Plans Environmental Review for Banister Hydro Relicensing
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FERC plans to prepare an environmental assessment for Banister Hydro’s request to renew the license for the 1.785-megawatt Halifax Hydroelectric Project in Halifax County, Virginia. Staff currently does not expect the project to have a significant environmental impact, but the assessment will be circulated for public review before a final licensing decision. Businesses, local authorities, residents, environmental groups, and other interested parties should watch for the assessment, expected on March 18, 2027. Once it is issued, there will be a 30-day window to submit comments.
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Key Changes
- FERC will prepare an environmental assessment for the Halifax Hydroelectric Project relicensing application.
- The agency currently does not expect the project to significantly affect the environment.
- The environmental assessment is scheduled for March 18, 2027, followed by a 30-day public comment period.