# Mr. Thomas Hohman; Availability of Final Environmental Assessment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A94-12999

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Uncategorized Document
- **Published:** May 27, 1994

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[Project No. 11213 New York]

Mr. Thomas Hohman; Availability of Final Environmental Assessment

May 23, 1994.
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission's)
regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office
of Hydropower Licensing has reviewed the application for a minor
license for the proposed Barberville Hydroelectric Project located on
Poestenkill Creek in Rensselaer, near Poestenkill, New York, and
prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed project.
On September 23, 1993, a draft EA was issued, distributed to all
parties, and noticed for public comment. Comments were requested on the
draft EA to be filed within 45 days. Per the applicant's request, the
comment period was extended to November 15, 1993. All comments that
were filed have been considered in the final EA. Comments on the draft
EA did not warrant change to staff conclusions or recommendations.
In the final EA, the Commission staff has analyzed the potential
environmental impacts of the proposed project and has concluded that
regardless of our recommended mitigative measures, construction and
operation impacts of the Barberville Project would have an unacceptable
adverse impact on the visual character of the area and would have an
unavoidable adverse effect on the recreational experience of visitors
to the area. Based on these unavoidable adverse effects and the
marginal economic status of the proposed project, the staff recommends
that the license be denied. Denial of the proposed project would not
constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment.
Copies of the final EA are available for review in the Public
Reference Branch, room 3104, of the Commission's offices at 941 North
Capitol Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
Lois D. Cashell,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-12999 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-M

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