FERC Office of Energy Projects 1 Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Final Rule July 23, 2003 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Energy Projects.

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FERC Office of Energy Projects 1 Hydroelectric Licensing Regulations Final Rule July 23, 2003 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Energy Projects Office of the General Counsel

FERC Office of Energy Projects 2 Rulemaking Process  Sept 2002 – Rulemaking initiated  Oct/Nov/Dec – Regional Forums, Drafting Session, Comments  February 2003 – NOPR  Mar/Apr/May – Reg. Workshops, Drafting Session, NOPR Comments  July Final Rule

FERC Office of Energy Projects 3 Integrated Licensing Process Goals  Improves process efficiency, predictability, and timeliness  Balances stakeholder interests  Improves the quality of decision making

FERC Office of Energy Projects 4 Integrated Licensing Process Benefits  Coordination w/ other processes  Concurrent NEPA scoping and application preparation  Increased public participation  Early Commission staff assistance

FERC Office of Energy Projects 5 Integrated Licensing Process Benefits  Process plan and schedule  Early study plan development and informal/formal dispute resolution  Enhanced Tribal Consultation

FERC Office of Energy Projects 6 Rule Issued 7/23/2003 Applicant Choice: TLP ALP ILP New Application Requirements PAD req. for TLP & ALP Rule Effective 10/23/2003 ILP Default 7/23/2005 Final Rule Transition Timeline

FERC Office of Energy Projects 7 Post-NOPR Modifications  Improved Pre-Application Document  More time for informal study dispute resolution  Preliminary Licensing Proposal in place of Draft License Application

FERC Office of Energy Projects 8 Post-NOPR Modifications  Water Quality Certification Application moved to REA Notice  Keep existing NEPA Cooperating Agency Policy  Tribal Consultation Meeting

FERC Office of Energy Projects 9 Post-Rule Activities  Training & Outreach  Individual Project & Regional Training  Tribal Outreach  Effectiveness study