While hydropower is an important part of any long-term energy strategy, hydropower developers must still overcome multiple federal permitting and regulatory hurdles. Dawson & Associates Senior Advisor Rob Vining is an expert in federal permitting, having spent a career in the US Army Corps of Engineers including four years as Chief of Civil Works Programs (Management Division).
The National Hydropower Association recently asked Rob to share his views about likely impacts the Trump Administration will have on hydropower permitting and development. Rob’s article, “How to Craft an Action Plan When Seeking Federal Hydro Permits or Licenses,” just posted on NHA’s Powerhouse. An excerpt:
With a proactive approach, hydropower project owners can better navigate the permitting landscape, both Federal and non-Federal, while helping secure the long-term viability of hydropower as an essential energy resource.
During my tenure as Chief of Program Management for Civil Works at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, D.C. Headquarters, I was often called into meetings with administration officials and congressional leaders. Despite shared party affiliations, I frequently encountered conflicting recommendations on how to implement laws and permitting rules.
This process might feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube—only more complex. So, what’s the best approach?
Based on my experience, the following actions should constitute the building blocks in any Corps of Engineers permit action plan….
Click here for the full article on the NHA website.
Dawson & Associates has extensive expertise and experience with the federal environmental permitting process. For more information about Dawson’s successes in helping businesses achieve their goals, please contact us.
Ed Fleming
Exec. VP & Director of Business Development
A member of the Dawson team since 2022, Col. (Ret) Edward R. Fleming spent 25 years in the US Army Corps of Engineers and commanded of the Corps’ New Orleans and Charleston Districts.
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