Project Facts 

 

The current license for the Saluda Hydro Project was set to expire on August 31, 2010, and has been operating under an annual license issued by FERC until they act on the License Application. In accordance with FERC regulations, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), predecessor to Dominion, filed its application for a new license two years before the current license expired, August 27, 2008. Officially, the relicensing process began when the licensee filed a "Notice of Intent" with FERC in 2005.

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Successfully completing the relicensing process will involve identifying and resolving project issues in consultation with Federal and State resource agencies, local and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), home and boat owner associations, and individuals who have an interest in the Saluda Hydro Project.

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SCE&G (previous licensee) solicited input on project-related concerns through public workshops that were held in October 2004.

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Several key factors will lead to successful completion of the relicensing process:

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• Communication among the licensee and stakeholders

• Public involvement in the process

• Commitment among the licensee and stakeholders to issue resolution