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FERC Seeks Comments on FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC Shoreline Management Plan Update for Housatonic River Project

This opportunity involves a regulatory solicitation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for public input on a proposed update to the shoreline management plan for the Housatonic River Pumped Storage Project in Connecticut. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC (project applicant) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comments on a regulatory application - Notable Requirements: - Update to the shoreline management plan includes: - Expanding land designations to include non-shoreline lands within the project boundary - Modifying allowable land uses to limit future development - Simplifying the authorization process for land uses - Adjusting the fee structure for permit application reviews - Application developed in consultation with stakeholders as part of a required six-year review process - Location: - Housatonic River Pumped Storage Project, Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties, Connecticut

Description

FirstLight CT Housatonic LLC has filed an application to update its shoreline management plan for the Housatonic River Pumped Storage Project located in Connecticut. The update includes expanding land designations within the project boundary, modifying allowable land uses, simplifying authorization processes, and adjusting the fee structure for permit reviews. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application, with a deadline of April 27, 2026. The notice provides details on how to access the application and submit responses.

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