When will Federal Energy Regulatory Commission complete its review?
Plans call for a pre-filing application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to be filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the fall of 2008. The initial review process could range from 12 to 18 months to complete. Following that, Tennessee expects to file a full application to construct the project with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in May 2009. If approved, the project would be built in two phases. Following receipt of all applicable approvals, construction may begin as early as July 2010. The project is planned to be in service by November 2011. Public outreach, which began in the summer of 2008, will continue throughout construction of the project.
Related Questions
- Do the Councils NEPA regulations apply to independent regulatory agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?
- How will FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) licenses and project boundaries affect future management of the lands?
- When will Federal Energy Regulatory Commission complete its review?
