Washington County, ME: Potential Environmental Impact from Forest City Project License Surrender
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- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed an application from Woodland Pulp, LLC to surrender its license for the Forest City Project No. 2660, located on the East Branch of the St. Croix River in Washington County, Maine.
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- The Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted by FERC staff concludes that the proposed surrender of the license would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
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- The project involves leaving the existing dam in place and operational, despite the surrender of the license.
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- The EA is available for public viewing on the FERC website, and the public is encouraged to submit comments by July 7, 2025.
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- This decision could have implications for local environmental conditions and community interests in Washington County, prompting the need for public engagement and feedback.
- The FERC’s Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public in accessing information and participating in the process.