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Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment for Town of Wells Hydroelectric Project

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Town of Wells Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project on the Sacandaga River in Hamilton County, New York. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project No. 7274 - Location: Sacandaga River, Wells, Hamilton County, NY - Purpose: - Evaluate potential environmental impacts of licensing the hydroelectric project - EA concludes that, with appropriate environmental protective measures, the project would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment - Public Participation: - EA is available electronically via FERC's website - Public comments are invited, focusing on environmental effects, alternatives, and mitigation measures - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or procured in this notice

Description

This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Town of Wells project located on the Sacandaga River in the town of Wells, Hamilton County, New York. The assessment evaluates potential environmental impacts associated with the project and concludes that licensing the project with appropriate environmental protective measures would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The Environmental Assessment is available electronically via the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's website. Comments on the assessment are invited and should focus on the disclosure and discussion of potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental effects.

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