What is the Pre-Application Document (PAD) or Stage One Document, and does the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) acceptance of the document authorize the construction of the project?
Acceptance of the PAD or stage one document does not authorize construction; FERC will issue a license to authorize construction. These documents identify potential resource issues associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. They serve as the proponent’s highly detailed first step in providing information about the project in a comprehensive manner to the FERC, local, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and non-governmental organizations. FERC’s acceptance of the PAD or first stage document initiates the licensing process, which takes a minimum of three years to complete. After a license is granted, additional time would be required for construction. The licensing process is designed to include input from the public, local, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and, non-governmental organizations as integral parties in the project’s design and licensing. This multi-disciplinary approach aids the proponent in designing a final project that can be considered both
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