Removes the 100-megawatt cap on hydroelectric power production in Maine and revises approval criteria for hydropower projects.
This bill eliminates the 100-megawatt limit on hydroelectric power production in Maine, allowing larger projects to proceed. It also modifies the criteria for the Department of Environmental Protection to approve hydropower projects, emphasizing public benefits and engagement. The bill mandates that the department make a decision on a complete application within a specified timeframe once all criteria and requirements are met. It further clarifies that approved hydropower projects can operate at full capacity, subject to applicable laws and rules.
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