Under the Commission's new Integrated Licensing Process, any study dispute will receive a formal hearing by a three-member panel. The panel will consist of:

• A Commission staff member
• A representative of the Tribe or resource agency that raised the study dispute
• A technical expert on the subject

The panel then makes a recommendation as to whether or not the disputed studies are required.

The Commission has initiated a drive to find technical experts in all hydropower-relevant fields that will serve on these study dispute panels. There is no deadline for applications.

If you qualify as an expert in a relevant scientific field, please sign up.