SALUDA HYDRO

Only two bulldozers were used in the construction of the original dam, completed in 1930... Most non-Federal hydroelectric projects in the United States are operated under licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Federal Power Act (FPA) gives FERC the exclusive authority to issue licenses to construct, operate, and maintain certain non-Federal hydropower projects. The relicensing process addresses not only the generation of electricity, but also the natural resources that are present and which may be affected - both positively and negatively - by a project's operation. FERC is required by federal law to consider both power and non-power issues in relicensing hydroelectric facilities... The relicensing process involves consulting with resource agencies and the public regarding studies and study results. The licensee compiles the study results in a draft license application that is then distributed for public review. The licensee receives comments and..

Primary location: Cayce United States