NC issues 401 Water Quality Certificate for Yadkin Project

The State of North Carolina issued a 401 water quality certificate the Yadkin Project on Friday, October 23. 

"We are pleased the State of North Carolina has issued a water quality certificate for the Yadkin Project and we are in the process of reviewing it," said Ray Barham, APGI Relicensing Manager for the Yadkin Project. "The certificate clears the way to a FERC license that will allow us to implement enhanced water quality technology and additional environmental and recreational benefits promised by the Relicensing Settlement Agreement. We have been good stewards of the watershed for nearly 100 years and remain committed to meeting North Carolina water quality standards."

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