Shawmut Hydroelectric Project - Skowhegan, Fairfield, Clinton and Benton

Water Quality Certification Application

On October 21, 2024, Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC (BWPH) submitted an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § § 1251 et. seq. for the federal relicensing and continued operation of the Shawmut Hydroelectric Project (Project). Federal regulations require the Department to act on this application within one year, by October 20, 2025.

Questions and comments may be sent to shawmutWQC.DEP@maine.gov

Shamut Project Folder