Ohio Power and Light, LLC; Notice of Reasonable Period of Time for Water Quality Certification Application

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Summary

This federal regulation establishes a timeframe for Ohio Power and Light, LLC to apply for water quality certification for a project that would affect water resources. **What it does:** Sets a deadline for the company to submit required paperwork proving their project won't harm water quality standards under the Clean Water Act. **Who it affects:** - Ohio Power and Light, LLC (must meet the deadline) - Local communities near the project site - Environmental regulators who review the application - Anyone who uses the affected water resources **What would change:** The company must submit their water quality certification application within the specified time period or risk losing approval for their project. This ensures environmental review happens on schedule and prevents indefinite delays in the permitting process. This is a procedural requirement that helps maintain environmental protections while keeping infrastructure projects moving through the approval process in a timely manner.

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