These summaries are intended as an informational tool to support stakeholders in navigating the regulatory framework for hydrokinetic technologies by providing clear, concise descriptions of the current federal and state regulatory requirements, outlining the authorization processes, and identifying the agencies involved in each authorization. The goal is to help prepare stakeholders to work with regulatory officials to chart a reasonable course through the permitting process.
The Introduction describes the Scope, Handbook Organization and Commonly Used Terms. The next section, Fundamentals of the Regulatory Framework, explains the General Authorization Process, Consultation, and Background on Federal Jurisdiction of Hydrokinetics.
Each of the following sections describe the regulations and permits involved in siting hydrokinetic projects:
Federal Authorizations Updated!
Alaska
California
Florida
Hawaii Updated!
Maine Updated!
Massachusetts Updated!
Oregon Updated!
Rhode Island
Washington
The State Authorization Process Times section presents a compartive chart showing how these time frames vary by state, as well as a discussion of the most significant factors in process times.
The entire Siting Handbook may also be viewed and downloaded as a PDF document.
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