May 16, 2024: The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) has preliminarily approved Low Impact Certification for the Lower Great Falls Hydroelectric Project, FERC# P-4451 (pending LIHI #202). The project is located on the Salmon Falls River in New Hampshire and Maine. The full application and reviewer’s report are available HERE.

This decision is preliminary pending the 30-day appeal window. Only those who commented on the initial applications during the 60-day comment period are eligible to file an appeal. Such appeal needs to include an explanation as to how the Projects do not meet the LIHI criteria. Appeal requests can be submitted by email to comments@lowimpacthydro.org with “Lower Great Falls” in the subject line, or by mail addressed to the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, 1167 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476. All requests will be posted to the website. The applicant will have an opportunity to respond and any response will also be posted. Requests must be received by 5 pm Eastern time on June 16, 2024.

If no appeal requests are received the certification terms will be February 9, 2024 through February 8, 2034.