Notice Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions, 4844-4845 [E5-346]

Download as PDF 4844 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 19 / Monday, January 31, 2005 / Notices R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to the Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above-mentioned address. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. q. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If any agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–341 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions January 19, 2005. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 2150–033. c. Date Filed: April 30, 2004. d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy. e. Name of Project: Baker River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Baker River, near the Town of Concrete, in Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington. The project occupies about 5,207 acres of lands within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest managed by the U.S. Forest Service. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)—825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Connie Freeland, Puget Sound Energy, P.O. Box 97034 PSE–09S Bellevue, WA 98009– 9734; (425) 462–3556 or connie.freeland@pse.com. i. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426; (202) 502–8753 or steve.hocking@ferc.gov VerDate jul<14>2003 16:59 Jan 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 j. Deadline for filing comments and final recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this notice. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please put the project name ‘‘Baker River Project’’ and project number ‘‘P– 2150–033’’ on the first page of all documents. The Commission’s Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person on 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. Comments and final recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. k. This application has been accepted for filing. l. Project Description: The Baker River Project has two developments. The Upper Baker development consists of the following existing facilities: (1) A 312-foot-high by 1,200-foot-long concrete gravity dam impounding Baker Lake with a surface area of about 4,980 acres at a normal full pool elevation of 727.77 feet mean sea level (msl); (2) a 122-foot-long, 59-foot wide concrete and steel powerhouse at the base of the dam containing two turbine-generator units, Unit No. 1 with an authorized capacity of 52,400 kilowatts (kW) and Unit No. 2 with an authorized capacity of 38,300 kW; (3) a 115-foot-high by 1,200-footlong earth and rock-fill dam, known as West Pass dike, located in a depression about 1,500 feet north of Upper Baker dam; (4) a 22-foot-high by 3,000-footlong earth-filled dike, known as Pumping Pond dike, which impounds Depression Lake with a surface area of 44 acres at a normal full pool elevation of 699 feet msl; (5) a water recovery pumping station adjacent to Pumping Pond; (6) fish passage facilities and fish spawning facilities; and (7) appurtenant facilities. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Lower Baker development consists of the following existing facilities: (1) A 285-foot-high by 550foot-long concrete thick arch dam impounding Lake Shannon with a surface area of about 2,278 acres at a normal full pool elevation of 442.35 feet msl; (2) a concrete intake equipped with trashracks and gatehouse located at the dam’s left abutment; (3) a 1,410-footlong concrete and steel-lined pressure tunnel; (4) a concrete surge tank near the downstream end of the pressure tunnel; (5) a 90-foot-long, 66-foot-wide concrete and steel powerhouse containing one turbine-generator unit, Unit No. 3 with an authorized capacity of 79,330 kW; (6) a 750-foot-long, 115kilovolt transmission line; (7) fish passage facilities including a 150-footlong by 12-foot-high barrier dam; and (8) appurtenant facilities. m. A copy of the application is available for review in the Commission’s 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 or tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h above. n. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘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 submitting the filing; 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. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010. You may 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. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 19 / Monday, January 31, 2005 / Notices For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. Revised Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Revised Hydro Licensing Schedule: Amended PDEA and Draft Biological Assessment Due: January 31, 2005. Final Terms and Conditions Due: March 21, 2005. Last Day to Request Water Quality Certificate: March 21, 2005. Issue Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment (EA): May 2005. Issue Notice of Final EA: August 2005. Ready for Commission Decision on Application: December 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–346 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests January 19, 2005. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Non-project use of project lands. b. Project No: 739–017. c. Date Filed: January 3, 2005. d. Applicant: Appalachian Power Company. e. Name of Project: Claytor Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the New River in Pulaski County, Virginia. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Theresa P. Rogers, Hydro Generation Department, American Electric Power, P.O. Box 2021, Roanoke, Virginia 24022–2121, (540) 985–2441. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Jean Potvin at (202) 502–8928, or by e-mail: jean.potvin@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for Filing Comments and/ or Motions: February 22, 2005. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DHAC, PJ–12.1, 888 First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project number (739–017) on any comments or motions filed. Comments, VerDate jul<14>2003 16:59 Jan 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. k. Description of Proposal: Appalachian Power Company, licensee for the Claytor Project, proposes to grant permission to Conrad Brothers Marina to modify and expand its marina facilities to include: (1) The removal of 18 enclosed boathouses; (2) the installation of 2 stationary, covered boat docks with 15 slips each; and (3) the installation of 6 floating docks slips with 6 slips each for a total addition of 30 covered, stationary boat slips and 36 floating slips at the marina. Existing facilities include a boat ramp, gasoline dispensing facility, one stationary dock with 11 covered slips and 5 existing floating docks with a total of 66 floating slips. l. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at 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 or call toll-free 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. 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, 385.211, 385.214. 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 filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, OR ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4845 representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–347 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR00–9–004] Gulfterra Texas Pipeline, LP; Notice of Technical Conference January 21, 2005. Take notice that a technical conference will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at 10 a.m. (EST), in a room to be designated at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The conference will address questions related to the July 12, 2004, filing by Gulfterra Texas Pipeline, LP, to comply with the June 11, 2002, Order on Staff Panel and the February 25, 2004, Order on Rehearing and Denying Late Intervention. FERC conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free (866) 208–3372 (voice) or 202–208–1659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. All interested parties and staff are permitted to attend. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–330 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice Soliciting Comments, and Final Recommendations, Terms and 
Conditions, and Prescriptions

January 19, 2005.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: New Major License.
    b. Project No.: 2150-033.
    c. Date Filed: April 30, 2004.
    d. Applicant: Puget Sound Energy.
    e. Name of Project: Baker River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Baker River, near the Town of Concrete, in 
Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington. The project occupies about 
5,207 acres of lands within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 
managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)--825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Connie Freeland, Puget Sound Energy, P.O. Box 
97034 PSE-09S Bellevue, WA 98009-9734; (425) 462-3556 or 
connie.freeland@pse.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Steve Hocking, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426; (202) 502-8753 
or steve.hocking@ferc.gov
    j. Deadline for filing comments and final recommendations, terms 
and conditions, and prescriptions is 60 days from the issuance of this 
notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date of this 
notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Please put the project name 
``Baker River Project'' and project number ``P-2150-033'' on the first 
page of all documents.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice require all intervenors filing 
documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each 
person on 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.
    Comments and final recommendations, terms and conditions, and 
prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of 
paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web 
site https://www.ferc.gov under the ``e-Filing'' link.
    k. This application has been accepted for filing.
    l. Project Description: The Baker River Project has two 
developments. The Upper Baker development consists of the following 
existing facilities: (1) A 312-foot-high by 1,200-foot-long concrete 
gravity dam impounding Baker Lake with a surface area of about 4,980 
acres at a normal full pool elevation of 727.77 feet mean sea level 
(msl); (2) a 122-foot-long, 59-foot wide concrete and steel powerhouse 
at the base of the dam containing two turbine-generator units, Unit No. 
1 with an authorized capacity of 52,400 kilowatts (kW) and Unit No. 2 
with an authorized capacity of 38,300 kW; (3) a 115-foot-high by 1,200-
foot-long earth and rock-fill dam, known as West Pass dike, located in 
a depression about 1,500 feet north of Upper Baker dam; (4) a 22-foot-
high by 3,000-foot-long earth-filled dike, known as Pumping Pond dike, 
which impounds Depression Lake with a surface area of 44 acres at a 
normal full pool elevation of 699 feet msl; (5) a water recovery 
pumping station adjacent to Pumping Pond; (6) fish passage facilities 
and fish spawning facilities; and (7) appurtenant facilities.
    The Lower Baker development consists of the following existing 
facilities: (1) A 285-foot-high by 550-foot-long concrete thick arch 
dam impounding Lake Shannon with a surface area of about 2,278 acres at 
a normal full pool elevation of 442.35 feet msl; (2) a concrete intake 
equipped with trashracks and gatehouse located at the dam's left 
abutment; (3) a 1,410-foot-long concrete and steel-lined pressure 
tunnel; (4) a concrete surge tank near the downstream end of the 
pressure tunnel; (5) a 90-foot-long, 66-foot-wide concrete and steel 
powerhouse containing one turbine-generator unit, Unit No. 3 with an 
authorized capacity of 79,330 kW; (6) a 750-foot-long, 115-kilovolt 
transmission line; (7) fish passage facilities including a 150-foot-
long by 12-foot-high barrier dam; and (8) appurtenant facilities.
    m. A copy of the application is available for review in the 
Commission's 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 or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, 
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item h above.
    n. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``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 submitting the filing; 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. Each filing must be 
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service 
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 
18 CFR 4.34(b) and 385.2010.
    You may 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.

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For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
    o. Revised Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed 
according to the following Revised Hydro Licensing Schedule:
    Amended PDEA and Draft Biological Assessment Due: January 31, 2005.
    Final Terms and Conditions Due: March 21, 2005.
    Last Day to Request Water Quality Certificate: March 21, 2005.
    Issue Notice of Draft Environmental Assessment (EA): May 2005.
    Issue Notice of Final EA: August 2005.
    Ready for Commission Decision on Application: December 2005.

Magalie R. Salas,
 Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E5-346 Filed 1-28-05; 8:45 am]
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