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Public comment period for the French Landing Hydroelectric Project

2026-08-14T17:00:00 2026-09-14T17:00:00 Public comment period for the French Landing Hydroelectric Project

Notice of pending Section 401 certification

The Water Resources Division proposes to issue a Water Quality Certification to the French Landing Hydroelectric Project located on the Huron River, pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. This Certification contains operating, monitoring, and reporting requirements necessary to meet Michigan’s Water Quality Standards and is a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

View the draft certification 

Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. September 14, 2026, to:

  • Icons.Email Annaliese Marks at MarksA2@Michigan.gov or 517-897-0116
  • Icons.Edit EGLE, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958. 

About certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act

Under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, EGLE reviews federal permit and license applications for projects that may result in a discharge to Michigan’s waters of the United States. The purpose of the review is to determine whether EGLE can certify that the project will comply with Michigan’s water quality requirements. 

The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license unless EGLE either grants or waives water quality certification. EGLE may require special certification conditions that the federal agency must incorporate into the permit or license. The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license if EGLE denies water quality certification for the project.

Event Date

Start: August 14, 2026 5:00 PM

End: September 14, 2026 5:00 PM

Notice of pending Section 401 certification

The Water Resources Division proposes to issue a Water Quality Certification to the French Landing Hydroelectric Project located on the Huron River, pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. This Certification contains operating, monitoring, and reporting requirements necessary to meet Michigan’s Water Quality Standards and is a prerequisite to obtaining a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

View the draft certification 

Written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. September 14, 2026, to:

  •  Annaliese Marks at MarksA2@Michigan.gov or 517-897-0116
  •  EGLE, Water Resources Division, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-7958. 

About certification under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act

Under Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, EGLE reviews federal permit and license applications for projects that may result in a discharge to Michigan’s waters of the United States. The purpose of the review is to determine whether EGLE can certify that the project will comply with Michigan’s water quality requirements. 

The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license unless EGLE either grants or waives water quality certification. EGLE may require special certification conditions that the federal agency must incorporate into the permit or license. The federal agency cannot issue the permit or license if EGLE denies water quality certification for the project.

Learn more about requirements under Section 401