Appalachian Power is seeking to relicense the Claytor Hydroelectric Project, in consultation with representatives from various State and Federal agencies as well as local governments, non-governmental organizations and the public.

Recent Updates:

On August 12, 2010, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued its Draft Environmental Assessment for the Claytor Project. Any comments should be filed within 30 days from the issuance date of this notice, and should be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Room 1-A, Washington, DC 20426. Please affix “Claytor Project No. 739-022” to all comments. Comments may be filed electronically via Internet in lieu of paper.

On June 15th 2010, the Virginia Water Protection Permit issued by VDEQ for the Claytor Project has been public noticed.

On September 30, 2009, the FERC issued its NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING, SOLICITING MOTIONS TO INTERVENE AND PROTESTS, READY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS, AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, PRELIMINARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND PRELIMINARY FISHWAY PRESCRIPTIONS.

On Sept. 11, 2009, Appalachian filed it's response to the Commission's Additional Information Request related to Appalachian's Application for New License.

On June 29, 2009, Appalachian filed it's Application for New License for the Claytor Project No. 739 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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