What You Can Do
After considering the energy resource, the following factors can help you move through the process quickly:

Choose a site where there will likely be few environmental concerns
• Locate the project at an existing dam or conduit
• Design the project to have little change to water flow and use
• Avoid areas with endangered species or fish passage issues

Provide sufficient information in the application

• Document the rights needed for project construction and operation
• Take advantage of existing information on environmental resources in the project area
• Address any issues that have been identified

Conduct adequate consultation

• Identify the key federal and state agencies, tribes, and citizen groups likely to have an interest in your project
• Meet with the stakeholders as soon as possible in the planning process
• Provide stakeholders with information sufficient to describe your project