Integrated Licensing Process (ILP)

October 20, 2009 - FERC seeks qualified experts qualified experts to serve as dispute resolution third panel members (TPM) regarding hydropower licenses, disputes arising between FERC and federal agencies or Indian tribes regarding the best way to study potential aquatic, terrestrial, cultural, recreation, land use, aesthetics, geology, socio-economics, or engineering issues. Apply by February 15, 2010 Notice December 17 , 2007 - FERC issues first hydroelectric license using Integrated Licensing Process News Release | Decision

The Integrated Licensing Process is intended to streamline the Commission's licensing process by providing a predictable, efficient, and timely licensing process that continues to ensure adequate resource protections. The efficiencies expected to be achieved through the ILP are founded in three fundamental principles:

• Early issue identification and resolution of studies needed to fill information gaps, avoiding studies post-filing;
• Integration of other stakeholder permitting process needs; and
• Established time frames to complete process steps for all stakeholders, including the Commission.

• » ILP Effectiveness Evaluation
• » Workshops and Conferences
  
  
• » Overview of ILP Pre-filing Steps
• » Integrated Licensing Process Flowchart
• » ILP Transition Timeline
  
  
• » Part 5–Integrated License Application Process
  

Under the ILP, a federal or state agency, or Tribe with mandatory conditioning authority may request that a study dispute be referred to a dispute resolution panel. The three-member panel would consist of FERC staff, the agency or tribal representative referring the dispute, and a third person from the Panel Members' List below, selected by the other two panelists.

• » Third Panel Members' List for Study Dispute Resolution by Resource Expertise
• » Requests for Study Dispute Resolution