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Applicant assesses market need and considers Project feasibility. |
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Applicant studies potential site locations. |
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Applicant identifies stakeholders. |
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Applicant files formal application with the FERC. |
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FERC receives application for project. |
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FERC issues Notice of Intent for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Opens NEPA scoping period to seek public comments on the project. |
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FERC holds NEPA scoping meeting(s) in the project area. Consults with interested agencies. |
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FERC issues Preliminary Draft EIS to cooperating agencies for review. |
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FERC issues Draft EIS and opens comment period. |
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FERC holds meeting(s) in the project area to hear public comments on the Draft EIS |
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FERC responds to comments and revises to Draft EIS. |
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FERC issues Final EIS. |
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FERC approves or denies project. |
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If the project is approved, Applicant may construct and operate the project, only after obtaining Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Clean Air Act permits. |
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If the project is denied, Applicant and/or Public can ask FERC to rehear case or refer to FERC Administrative Law Judge. |
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Applicant and/or Parties can take FERC to Court. |
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