SPS of Oregon; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions, 66746-66747 [2010-27403]

Download as PDF 66746 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 209 / Friday, October 29, 2010 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2899–136] Idaho Power Company and Milner Dam, Inc; Notice of Application for Amendment of License, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES October 22, 2010. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Non-Capacity Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2899–136. c. Date Filed: April 14, 2010. d. Applicant: Idaho Power Company and Milner Dam, Inc. e. Name of Project: Milner Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Snake River in Twin Falls and Cassia Counties, Idaho. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Rex Blackburn, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Nathan F. Gardiner, Idaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, P.O. Box 70, Boise, Idaho 83707– 0070; telephone: (208) 388–2713. i. FERC Contact: Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Mr. Anthony DeLuca (202) 502–6632 or Anthony.deluca@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene and protest: November 22, 2010. All documents may be filed electronically via the Internet. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. If unable to be filed electronically, mailed to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. Please include the project number (P– 2899–136) on any comments, motions, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: The licensees proposes to delete Articles 407 and 425 from the ‘‘Order Issuing License’’ issued December 15, 1988, which require a target flow of 200 cubic feet per second in the bypassed reach and a related drought contingency plan. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 Oct 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 The licensees state that the benefits of using Idaho Power Company’s water storage space for uses other than providing a target flow in the bypassed reach outweigh the benefits of the above license article requirements. Further, the licensees request the Commission to delete Article 401, which requires them to lease available water from the Upper Snake Water Supply Bank. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. This filing may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, call 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filing must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’ as applicable; (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, motions to intervene or PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 protests must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). All comments, motions to intervene or protests should relate to project works which are the subject of the license amendment. Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. If an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–27402 Filed 10–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 13832–000] SPS of Oregon; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions October 22, 2010. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 13832–000. c. Date filed: August 9, 2010. d. Applicant: SPS of Oregon. e. Name of Project: SPS of Oregon Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located near the City of Wallowa, in Wallowa County, Oregon. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ben Henson, Renewable Energy Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 156, Enterprise, Oregon 97828, (541) 426–4100. i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502–6779, Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov. j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 209 / Friday, October 29, 2010 / Notices environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size and location of the proposed project in a closed system, as well as the resource agency consultation letters filed with the application, the 60-day timeframe specified in 18 CFR 4.43(b) for filing all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is shortened to 30 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments filed in response to comments submitted by any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person, must be filed with the Commission within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice. Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. l. Description of Project: Renewable Energy Solutions, LLC, on behalf of SPS of Oregon, requests Commission approval for exemption for a small conduit hydroelectric facility. This proposal consists of adding a Pelton style 11 kilowatt hydraulic turbine/ generator into an existing 10 inch PVC pipeline used to carry water from one ditch to another within an irrigation system. The primary purpose of the conduit is agricultural use. The hydraulic capacity of the generator will be 2 cubic feet per second and the generator will have an estimated average annual generation of 75,718 kWh. m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:23 Oct 28, 2010 Jkt 223001 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, P–13832, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene— Anyone may submit a protest or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application. q. All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’, ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, recommendations, terms PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 66747 and conditions or prescriptions must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original plus seven copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. r. Waiver of Pre-filing Consultation: On May 5, 2010, the applicant requested the agencies to support the waiver of the Commission’s consultation requirements under 18 CFR 4.38(c). On June 11, 2010, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality concurred with this request. On June 2, 2010, the Bureau of Land Management stated it had no concerns with the project if constructed in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Service’s and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s design requirements and on June 23, 2010, the Fish and Wildlife Service stated it had no concerns with the project. No other comments were received. Therefore, we intend to accept the consultation that has occurred on this project during the pre-filing period and we intend to waive pre-filing consultation under section 4.38(c), which requires, among other things, conducting studies requested by resource agencies, and distributing and consulting on a draft exemption application. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2010–27403 Filed 10–28–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13832-000]


SPS of Oregon; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and 
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, 
and Terms and Conditions

October 22, 2010.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Conduit Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 13832-000.
    c. Date filed: August 9, 2010.
    d. Applicant: SPS of Oregon.
    e. Name of Project: SPS of Oregon Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located near the City of Wallowa, in 
Wallowa County, Oregon.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Ben Henson, Renewable Energy Solutions, 
LLC, P.O. Box 156, Enterprise, Oregon 97828, (541) 426-4100.
    i. FERC Contact: Mr. Jeremy Jessup, (202) 502-6779, 
Jeremy.Jessup@ferc.gov.
    j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for

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environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting 
comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and 
prescriptions.
    k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: Due to the small size 
and location of the proposed project in a closed system, as well as the 
resource agency consultation letters filed with the application, the 
60-day timeframe specified in 18 CFR 4.43(b) for filing all comments, 
motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, 
and prescriptions is shortened to 30 days from the issuance date of 
this notice. All reply comments filed in response to comments submitted 
by any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person, must be filed with the 
Commission within 45 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    Comments, protests, and interventions may be filed electronically 
via the Internet in lieu of paper; see 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and 
the instructions on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 
6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system 
at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your 
name and contact information at the end of your comments. The 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filings.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person in the official service list for the 
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the 
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the 
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve 
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    l. Description of Project: Renewable Energy Solutions, LLC, on 
behalf of SPS of Oregon, requests Commission approval for exemption for 
a small conduit hydroelectric facility. This proposal consists of 
adding a Pelton style 11 kilowatt hydraulic turbine/generator into an 
existing 10 inch PVC pipeline used to carry water from one ditch to 
another within an irrigation system. The primary purpose of the conduit 
is agricultural use. The hydraulic capacity of the generator will be 2 
cubic feet per second and the generator will have an estimated average 
annual generation of 75,718 kWh.
    m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at 
https://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket 
number, P-13832, in the docket number field to access the document. For 
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is 
also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h 
above.
    n. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to 
file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or 
before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a 
competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such 
an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an 
interested person to file the competing development application no 
later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the 
particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not 
be accepted in response to this notice.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit a competing development application. A notice of intent must be 
served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice.
    p. Protests or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit a protest or 
a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of 
Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, 385.211, and 385.214. In 
determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will 
consider all protests filed, but only those who file a motion to 
intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party 
to the proceeding. Any protests or motions to intervene must be 
received on or before the specified deadline date for the particular 
application.
    q. All filings must (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE 
COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMPETING APPLICATION'', ``COMMENTS'', 
``REPLY COMMENTS,'' ``RECOMMENDATIONS,'' ``TERMS AND CONDITIONS,'' or 
``PRESCRIPTIONS;'' (2) set forth in the heading the name of the 
applicant and the project number of the application to which the filing 
responds; (3) furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the 
person protesting or intervening; and (4) otherwise comply with the 
requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments, 
recommendations, terms and conditions or prescriptions must set forth 
their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 
18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the application directly 
from the applicant. Any of these documents must be filed by providing 
the original plus seven copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An 
additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower 
Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any 
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative 
of the applicant specified in the particular application. A copy of all 
other filings in reference to this application must be accompanied by 
proof of service on all persons listed in the service list prepared by 
the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) 
and 385.2010.
    r. Waiver of Pre-filing Consultation: On May 5, 2010, the applicant 
requested the agencies to support the waiver of the Commission's 
consultation requirements under 18 CFR 4.38(c). On June 11, 2010, the 
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality concurred with this request. 
On June 2, 2010, the Bureau of Land Management stated it had no 
concerns with the project if constructed in accordance with the Fish 
and Wildlife Service's and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's 
design requirements and on June 23, 2010, the Fish and Wildlife Service 
stated it had no concerns with the project. No other comments were 
received. Therefore, we intend to accept the consultation that has 
occurred on this project during the pre-filing period and we intend to 
waive pre-filing consultation under section 4.38(c), which requires, 
among other things, conducting studies requested by resource agencies, 
and distributing and consulting on a draft exemption application.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-27403 Filed 10-28-10; 8:45 am]
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