The staff at the FERC will host a virtual technical conference to discuss whether the agency should require additional financial assurance mechanisms in the licenses and other authorizations it issues for hydroelectric projects. The objective is to ensure that licensees are able to implement license requirements and maintain their projects in safe condition. {expires: 2022-04-27}
The conference will feature panels that will cover the following matters:
- Protecting hydroelectric facilities and communities with financial assurance requirements
- Establishing a financial assurance requirement
- Evaluating mechanisms for financial assurance
The remote event is free, open for the public to attend, and will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET. Further details, including the agenda and the link to the public webcast, are available on the event’s webpage.
Source:
Technical Conference on Financial Assurance Measures for Hydroelectric Projects (ferc.gov)
