February 12, 2025: The Tallassee Shoals Project, LIHI #12 was issued a new FERC license on November 20, 2024. In accordance with Section 5.3.4 of the 2nd Edition LIHI Handbook, issuance of a new license constitutes a “material change” and triggers a mid-term LIHI Certification review. A new Certificate term can be granted if the Project continues to satisfy the LIHI criteria even if the current term has not yet expired.

LIHI is seeking comments on this application  which is found HERE. Comments that are directly tied to specific LIHI criteria (flows, water quality, fish passage, etc.) will be most helpful, but all comments will be considered. Comments may be submitted to LIHI by e-mail at comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “Tallassee Shoals Project Comments” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 68 Harrison Ave. Ste 605, PMB 113938, Boston MA 02111-1929. Comments must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on April 13, 2025 to be considered. All comments will be posted to the web site and the applicant will have an opportunity to respond. Any response will also be posted.