City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department: Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 53187-53188 [2014-21204]

Download as PDF rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices to assist you at 202–502–8258 or efiling@ferc.gov. (1) You can file your comments electronically using the eComment feature located on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. This is an easy method for submitting brief, textonly comments on a project; (2) You can also file your comments electronically using the eFiling feature on the Commission’s Web site (www.ferc.gov) under the link to Documents and Filings. With eFiling, you can provide comments in a variety of formats by attaching them as a file with your submission. New eFiling users must first create an account by clicking on ‘‘eRegister.’’ You must select the type of filing you are making. If you are filing a comment on a particular project, please select ‘‘Comment on a Filing’’; or (3) You can file a paper copy of your comments by mailing them to the following address: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426. Any person seeking to become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).2 Only intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission’s decision. The Commission grants affected landowners and others with environmental concerns intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which no other party can adequately represent. Simply filing environmental comments will not give you intervenor status, but you do not need intervenor status to have your comments considered. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at (866) 208–FERC, or on the FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search,’’ and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field (i.e., CP14–17). Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. The eLibrary link also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. 2 See the previous discussion on the methods for filing comments. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 In addition, the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. Go to www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/esubscription.asp. Dated: August 29, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–21205 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 2004–287 City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department: Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2004–287. c. Date Filed: August 15, 2014. d. Applicant: City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department. e. Name of Project: Holyoke Project. f. Location: On the Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul Ducheney, Superintendent, Holyoke Gas and Electric Department, 99 Suffolk Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Tel: (413) 536–9340. i. FERC Contact: Dr. Jennifer Ambler, (202) 502–8586, jennifer.ambler@ ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the Commission (September 29, 2014). The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, comments, or recommendations using the Commission’s eFiling system 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/ PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53187 ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P– 2004–287) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or recommendations filed. k. Description of Request: This amendment application supersedes a previous application submitted on August 31, 2012 and all supplements to that application (i.e., January 31, 2014 and March 26, 2014 filings). The licensee proposes to enhance downstream fish passage facilities at the project by installing a new bar rack and associated facilities at the Holyoke Dam at Hadley Falls, and enhancing the existing upstream fish passage facilities at the project by making modifications to the spillway fish lift entrance. The licensee further proposes to do an inkind replacement of the Hadley Unit 1 turbine concurrent with the downstream passage construction work. The new unit would increase the project’s installed capacity by 600 kilowatts, and increase the maximum hydraulic capacity by an estimated 320 cubic feet per second. 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/ elibrary.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 email 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 E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 53188 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices 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 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. Dated: August 29, 2014. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [FR Doc. 2014–21204 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER13–1864–000] Southwest Power Pool, Inc.; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference As announced in the Notice of Technical Conference issued on August 11, 2014, and as required in the Commission’s July 11, 2014 order in this docket,1 Commission staff will hold a technical conference on Monday, September 22, 2014, regarding Southwest Power Pool, Inc.’s (SPP) proposed modifications to its Joint Operating Agreement with Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) to implement a market-to-market coordination mechanism (Market-to-Market protocols). The technical conference will be held at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC, in the Commission Meeting Room and will be open for the public to attend. The technical conference will not be webcast. Advance registration is required for all attendees. Attendees may register in advance at the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/09-22-14-form.asp. Attendees should allow time to pass through building security procedures before the 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) start time of the technical conference. The discussion at the technical conference is limited to the following issues regarding the proposed Marketto-Market protocols: (1) The implementation of Interface Bus Pricing (proposed section 2); (2) the creation of Market-to-Market flowgates (proposed sections 3.1.13 and 8.1.4); and (3) the deferred implementation of a DayAhead Firm Flow Entitlement exchange process (proposed section 4). Additional topics at issue in this proceeding will not be addressed, nor will topics at issue in other pending, contested proceedings. An entity that has moved to intervene or submitted a notice of intervention in this proceeding may request to participate in the technical conference by contacting Helen Shepherd, 202– 502–6176, helen.shepherd@ferc.gov, by close of business September 17, 2014, identifying which issue(s) it wishes to discuss and the name(s) of the person(s) participating. Other attendees who have 1 Southwest Power Pool, Inc., 148 FERC ¶ 61,019 (2014). VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 not requested to participate in advance may ask questions or make comments as time permits. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–502– 8659 (TTY); or send a fax to 202–208– 2106 with the required accommodations. The technical conference will consist of three sessions, as detailed below. The times given below are approximate and may change, as needed. As time permits, at the end of each session staff will open the floor for questions and comments from attendees. Conference Introduction: Commission Staff—(9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.) Session 1: Interface Bus Pricing Methodology—(9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.) Participants are asked to be prepared to discuss the issue of interface bus pricing methodology raised in the MISO Independent Market Monitor’s comments in this proceeding, and to answer questions including, but not limited to, the following: How does SPP propose to define the interface bus and how does SPP propose to calculate interface bus prices? How will MISO define the interface bus and how will MISO calculate interface bus prices? Have SPP and MISO conducted any market simulations/parallel operations employing the proposed calculations? If so, have there been any issues with SPP’s or MISO’s definition or calculation method? If there have been issues, what steps have SPP and MISO taken to resolve these issues? Break: (11:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) Session 2: Day-Ahead Firm Flow Entitlement (FFE) Exchange Process Deferral (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) Participants are asked to be prepared to answer questions including, but not limited to, the following: What concerns led MISO and SPP to decide to defer implementation of a day-ahead FFE exchange process? What are the benefits (to each RTO, to the overall system, to customers) of implementing a day-ahead FFE exchange process, in terms of congestion-management, cost-savings, or other factors? How will MISO and SPP systematically analyze whether to implement a day-ahead FFE exchange process? Lunch Break: (12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.) Session 3: Creation of Market-to-Market Flowgates—(1:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.) Participants are asked to be prepared to answer questions including, but not limited to, the following: What are the E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Project No. 2004-287


City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department: Notice of 
Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To 
Intervene, and Protests

    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 2004-287.
    c. Date Filed: August 15, 2014.
    d. Applicant: City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department.
    e. Name of Project: Holyoke Project.
    f. Location: On the Connecticut River in Hampden County, 
Massachusetts.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Paul Ducheney, Superintendent, Holyoke 
Gas and Electric Department, 99 Suffolk Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Tel: 
(413) 536-9340.
    i. FERC Contact: Dr. Jennifer Ambler, (202) 502-8586, 
jennifer.ambler@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and 
protests, is 30 days from the issuance date of this notice by the 
Commission (September 29, 2014). The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filing. Please file motions to intervene, protests, 
comments, or recommendations using the Commission's eFiling system 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. For assistance, please contact FERC Online 
Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or 
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper 
copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First 
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please include the project number (P-
2004-287) on any comments, motions to intervene, protests, or 
recommendations filed.
    k. Description of Request: This amendment application supersedes a 
previous application submitted on August 31, 2012 and all supplements 
to that application (i.e., January 31, 2014 and March 26, 2014 
filings). The licensee proposes to enhance downstream fish passage 
facilities at the project by installing a new bar rack and associated 
facilities at the Holyoke Dam at Hadley Falls, and enhancing the 
existing upstream fish passage facilities at the project by making 
modifications to the spillway fish lift entrance. The licensee further 
proposes to do an in-kind replacement of the Hadley Unit 1 turbine 
concurrent with the downstream passage construction work. The new unit 
would increase the project's installed capacity by 600 kilowatts, and 
increase the maximum hydraulic capacity by an estimated 320 cubic feet 
per second.
    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/elibrary.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 email 
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

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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 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.

    Dated: August 29, 2014.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-21204 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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