Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process, 54572-54573 [2016-19472]

Download as PDF 54572 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Notices Number of respondents Annual number of responses per respondent Total number of responses Average burden (hours) Total annual burden (hours) (1) Information collection requirements (2) (1)*(2)=(3) (4) (3)*(4)=(5) R13: GO 4 and TO to have evidence it acquired and installed dynamic disturbance recorders and a mutually agreed upon implementation schedule with the RC (record retention) .............................................................. R14.5: GO and TO to have evidence of a maintenance and testing program for stand-alone disturbance monitoring equipment including monthly verification of active analog quantities .............................................................. R14.7: GO and TO to record efforts to return failed units to service if it takes longer than 90 days 5 ....................... R14.7: GO and TO record retention .................................... R17: RC provide certain disturbance monitoring equipment data to the Regional Entity upon request ........................ R17: RC record retention ..................................................... Total Reductions ........................................................... 1 1 1 10 10 169 12 2028 5 10,140 33 33 1 1 33 33 10 10 330 330 5 5 1 1 5 5 5 10 25 50 ........................ ........................ 2,105 ........................ 10,885 4 For purposes of these charts, generation owner is abbreviated to GO, transmission owner is abbreviated to TO, reliability coordinator is abbreviated to RC, and planning coordinator is abbreviated to PC. 5 We estimate that an entity will experience a unit failure greater than 90 days once every five years. Therefore, 20 percent of NPCC’s 169 generator owners and transmission owners will experience a unit failure of this duration each year. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: August 10, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–19474 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Project No. 3452–016] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Approving Use of the Traditional Licensing Process a. Type of Application: Notice of Intent To File License Application and Request To Use the Traditional Licensing Process. b. Project No.: P–3452–016. c. Date filed: June 28, 2016. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:42 Aug 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 d. Submitted by: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. Name of Project: Oak Orchard Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: on the New York State Barge Canal and Oak Orchard Creek in the village of Medina in the town of Ridgeway, Orleans County, New York. No federal lands are occupied by the project works or located within the project boundary. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission’s regulations. h. Potential Applicant Contact: Steven Murphy, Manager, Licensing, Brookfield Renewable, 33 West 1st Street South, Fulton, New York 13069, Phone: (315) 598–6130; Email: steven.murphy@ brookfieldrenewable.com or Jon Elmer, Director of Operations, Brookfield Renewable, 800 Starbuck Ave., Suite 201, Watertown, New York 13601, Phone: (315) 779–2401, Email: jon.elmer@brookfieldrenewable.com. i. FERC Contact: Brandi Sangunett, Phone: (202) 502–8393, Email: brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov. j. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P filed its request to use the Traditional Licensing Process on June 28, 2016. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P provided public notice of its request on June 26, 2016. In a letter dated August 10, 2016, the Director of the Division of Hydropower Licensing approved Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.’s request to use the Traditional Licensing Process. k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CFR, Part 402; and NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) of the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920. We are also initiating consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P as the Commission’s non-federal representative for carrying out informal consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and consultation pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) that also serves as the draft license application, with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. n. A copy of the PAD/DLA is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 158 / Tuesday, August 16, 2016 / Notices inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. o. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an application for a new license for Project No. 3452–016. Pursuant to 18 CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a new license and any competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All applications for license for this project must be filed by June 30, 2019. p. Register online at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Dated: August 10, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–19472 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/31/16. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. [FR Doc. 2016–19467 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings: Docket Numbers: EG16–134–000. Applicants: ID Solar 1, LLC. Description: Notice of SelfCertification of ID Solar 1, LLC of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Filed Date: 8/10/16. Accession Number: 20160810–5185. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/31/16. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER16–2398–000. Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Ameren Illinois Company. Description: Section 205(d) Rate Filing: 2016–08–10_SA 2936 Ameren Illinois-Norris Electric Coop Switching Agreement to be effective 8/2/2016. Filed Date: 8/10/16. Accession Number: 20160810–5146. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/31/16. Docket Numbers: ER16–2399–000. Applicants: Sierra Pacific Power Company. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Rate Schedule No. 64 SPPC and Mt Wheeler EPC Termination to be effective 8/11/ 2016. 18:36 Aug 15, 2016 Accession Number: 20160810–5176. Dated: August 10, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY VerDate Sep<11>2014 Filed Date: 8/10/16. Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. EL16–105–000] The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company v. Entergy Texas, Inc.; Notice of Complaint Take notice that on August 9, 2016, pursuant to sections 206 and 306 of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 824e and 825e (2012) and Rule 206 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.206, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear or Complainant) filed a formal complaint against Entergy Texas, Inc., (ETI or Respondent) alleging that the Respondent’s proposed termination of the Agreement for Purchased Power between Goodyear and ETI (PPA) is contrary to ETI’s obligation to purchase energy and capacity from Goodyear pursuant to section 292.303 of Commission’s regulations implementing the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and the Commission’s January 21, 2016 Order, granting in part, ETI’s application to terminate its mandatory PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54573 purchase obligation,1 as more fully explained in the complaint. Complainant certifies that copies of the complaint were served on the contacts for Respondent as listed on the Commission’s list of Corporate Officials, as well as through individuals who send and receive notices under the PPA. Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. The Respondent’s answer and all interventions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. The Respondent’s answer, motions to intervene, and protests must be served on the Complainants. The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at https://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 5 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. This filing is accessible on-line at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for review in the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 25, 2016. Dated: August 10, 2016. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–19468 Filed 8–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 Entergy Services, Inc., et al., 154 FERC ¶ 61,035 (2016) (‘‘January 21 Order’’). The application was filed by Entergy Services, Inc. on behalf of ETI and other subsidiaries; this complaint refers to the application as being filed by ETI. E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54572-54573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19472]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 3452-016]


Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P; Notice of Intent To File License 
Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Approving Use of the 
Traditional Licensing Process

    a. Type of Application: Notice of Intent To File License 
Application and Request To Use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    b. Project No.: P-3452-016.
    c. Date filed: June 28, 2016.
    d. Submitted by: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
    e. Name of Project: Oak Orchard Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: on the New York State Barge Canal and Oak Orchard 
Creek in the village of Medina in the town of Ridgeway, Orleans County, 
New York. No federal lands are occupied by the project works or located 
within the project boundary.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR 5.3 of the Commission's regulations.
    h. Potential Applicant Contact: Steven Murphy, Manager, Licensing, 
Brookfield Renewable, 33 West 1st Street South, Fulton, New York 13069, 
Phone: (315) 598-6130; Email: steven.murphy@brookfieldrenewable.com or 
Jon Elmer, Director of Operations, Brookfield Renewable, 800 Starbuck 
Ave., Suite 201, Watertown, New York 13601, Phone: (315) 779-2401, 
Email: jon.elmer@brookfieldrenewable.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Brandi Sangunett, Phone: (202) 502-8393, Email: 
brandi.sangunett@ferc.gov.
    j. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P filed its request to use the 
Traditional Licensing Process on June 28, 2016. Erie Boulevard 
Hydropower, L.P provided public notice of its request on June 26, 2016. 
In a letter dated August 10, 2016, the Director of the Division of 
Hydropower Licensing approved Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.'s request 
to use the Traditional Licensing Process.
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with 
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 
7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations 
thereunder at 50 CFR, Part 402; and NOAA Fisheries under section 305(b) 
of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and 
implementing regulations at 50 CFR 600.920. We are also initiating 
consultation with the New York State Historic Preservation Officer, as 
required by section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the 
implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic 
Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    l. With this notice, we are designating Erie Boulevard Hydropower, 
L.P as the Commission's non-federal representative for carrying out 
informal consultation pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species 
Act and section 305(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 
Management Act; and consultation pursuant to section 106 of the 
National Historic Preservation Act.
    m. Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P filed a Pre-Application Document 
(PAD; including a proposed process plan and schedule) that also serves 
as the draft license application, with the Commission, pursuant to 18 
CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations.
    n. A copy of the PAD/DLA is available for review at the Commission 
in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web 
site (https://www.ferc.gov), using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the 
docket number, excluding the last three digits in the docket number 
field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online 
Support at FERCONlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 208-3676 (toll free), or 
(202) 502-8659 (TTY). A copy is also available for

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inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h.
    o. The licensee states its unequivocal intent to submit an 
application for a new license for Project No. 3452-016. Pursuant to 18 
CFR 16.8, 16.9, and 16.10 each application for a new license and any 
competing license applications must be filed with the Commission at 
least 24 months prior to the expiration of the existing license. All 
applications for license for this project must be filed by June 30, 
2019.
    p. Register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filing and issuances 
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support.

    Dated: August 10, 2016.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-19472 Filed 8-15-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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