Comments of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in response to FERC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the application of categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act under RM26-7.

Summary: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources opposes the proposed categorical exclusion for water power license and exemption terminations or revocations. They argue that the proposal fails to account for the environmental consequences of inaction, such as dam safety risks, infrastructure deterioration, and the loss of habitat management, and recommend continued environmental review.