Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment, 11230-11231 [E5-959]

Download as PDF 11230 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 8, 2005 / Notices to PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. PSEG Companies state that the tariff provides the charges associated with the provision of reliability services by PSEG ER&T to PJM from two generation plants in New Jersey. PSEG Companies request an effective date of February 25, 2005. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17, 2005. 19. American Transmission Company LLC [Docket No. ER05–645–000] Take notice that on February 24, 2005, the American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC) tendered for filing a distribution-transmission interconnection agreement between ATCLLC and Black Earth Electric Utilities, as local distribution company. ATCLLC requests an effective date of February 14, 2005. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17, 2005. 20. American Transmission Company LLC [Docket No. ER05–646–000] Take notice that on February 24, 2005, the American Transmission Company LLC (ATCLLC) tendered for filing a distribution-transmission interconnection agreement between ATCLLC and Hartford Electric, as local distribution company. ATCLLC requests an effective date of February 14, 2005. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17, 2005. 21. PacifiCorp [Docket No. ER05–647–000] Take notice that on February 25, 2005, PacifiCorp tendered for filing revisions to section 17.7 of its open access transmission tariff, FERC Electric Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume No. 11 to adopt the Commission’s pro forma section 17.7 language. PacifiCorp states that copies of this filing were supplied to the Public Utility Commission of Oregon and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. PacifiCorp further states that its existing transmission customers were notified by e-mail. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 18, 2005. 22. FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC [Docket No. ER05–648–000] Take notice that on February 25, 2005 FPL Energy Seabrook, LLC submitted a request to increase prior authorization to sell energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. FPL Energy Seabrook LLC states that copies of the filing were served upon the Florida Public Service Commission. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:54 Mar 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 18, 2005. 23. South Carolina Electric & Gas Company [Docket No. ER05–649–000] Take notice that on February 25, 2005, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company filed amended tariff sheets to the pro forma standard large generator interconnection procedures and standard large generator interconnection agreement set out in Order No. 2003–B, Standardization of Interconnection Agreements and Procedures, 109 FERC ¶ 61,287 (2004). Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 18, 2005. 24. Lighthouse Energy Trading Company, Inc. [Docket Nos. ER05–655–000, ER01–174–002] Take notice that on February 25, 2005, Lighthouse Energy Trading Company, Inc. tendered for filing a triennial updated market power study. In addition, Lighthouse filed to amend its tariff to: (1) Allow it to sell ancillary services at wholesale at market-based rates and to reassign transmission capacity; (2) seek prior Commission approval before sales to any affiliated franchised public utilities; (3) include the Market Behavior Rules in its marketbased rate tariff; and (4) include a tariff provision committing Lighthouse to abide by the change in status reporting requirements recently adopted by the Commission in Order No. 652. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 18, 2005. appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the comment date. Anyone filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant and all parties to this proceeding. 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 14 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 e-mail notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–937 Filed 3–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2210–090] 25. Calpine King City Cogen, LLC [Docket No. QF85–735–006] Take notice that on February 24, 2005, Calpine King City Cogen, LLC, 50 W. San Fernando Street, San Jose, California 95113, submitted an amendment to its application for recertification of a facility as a qualifying cogeneration facility filed on November 16, 2004. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on March 28, 2005. Standard Paragraph 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 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment March 2, 2005. A draft environmental assessment (DEA) is available for public review. The DEA analyzes the environmental impacts of a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) filed for the Smith Mountain Lake Pumped Storage Project. The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia. The project is operated by Appalachian Power Company, a part of American Electric Power. The DEA was written by staff in the Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Commission staff concludes that approving the SMP with modifications would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The DEA is available for review at the Commission E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 44 / Tuesday, March 8, 2005 / Notices or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘FERRIS’’ 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 (866) 208–3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Anyone may file comments on the DEA. The public as well as Federal and state resource agencies are encouraged to provide comments. All written comments must be filed within 45 days of the issuance date of this notice shown above. Send an original and eight copies of all comments marked with the project number, P–2210–090, to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. 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 under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call Heather Campbell at (202) 502–6182. Linda Mitry, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–959 Filed 3–7–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Exemption Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests March 2, 2005. Take notice that the following hydroelectric exemption application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Exemption of a Major Hydropower Project 5 MW or Less. b. Project: West Valley A&B Hydro Project No. 12053–001. c. Date Filed: July 18, 2003. d. Applicant: Mr. Nicholas Josten. e. Location: On the South Fork of the Pit River in Modoc County, California. The project would be located on approximated 31 acres of federal lands, managed by Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. f. Filed Pursuant to: Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 2705, 2708. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:54 Mar 07, 2005 Jkt 205001 g. Applicant Contact: Mr. Nicholas Josten, 2742 St Charles Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. h. FERC Contact: Susan O’Brien, (202) 502–8449 or susan.obrien@ferc.gov. i. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests: May 2, 2005. 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. 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. Motions to intervene and protests 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. j. This application has been accepted for filing, but is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. k. The proposed project would consist of two developments, West Valley A and West Valley Alternative B–1. Alternative B–2 has been deleted from the proposed project (applicant’s response to deficiencies, filed October 25, 2004). West Valley A run-of river development would have a capacity of 1.0 MW and consists of: (1) An existing concrete diversion structure; (2) an existing intake structure; (3) 11,600 feet of open canal; (4) a proposed concrete overflow structure; (5) a proposed 2,800 feet of new canal; (6) a proposed penstock; (7) a proposed powerhouse; (8) a proposed tailrace pipe; (9) a proposed transmission line; and (10) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the total average annual generation would be 3,300,000 kWh. West Valley Alternative B–1 run-ofriver development would have a capacity of 1.36 MW and consists of: (1) The existing West Valley Dam and outlet works; (2) a new bypass valve attached to the existing dam outlet pipe; (3) a proposed penstock; (4) a proposed powerhouse; (5) a proposed tailrace canal; (6) a proposed transmission line; and (7) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the total average annual generation would be 4,730,000 kWh. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11231 l. A copy of the application 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 ‘‘FERRIS’’ 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 g. above. 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, contact FERC Online Support. m. 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. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’ or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE;’’ (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. 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. n. Procedural Schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Issue Scoping Document: April 2005 Scoping Meetings and Site Visit: May 2005 Scoping Comments due: June 2005 Notice that application is ready for environmental analysis: June 2005 Notice of the availability of the EA: October 2005 E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 8, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11230-11231]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-959]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2210-090]


Appalachian Power Company; Notice of Availability of Draft 
Environmental Assessment

March 2, 2005.
    A draft environmental assessment (DEA) is available for public 
review. The DEA analyzes the environmental impacts of a Shoreline 
Management Plan (SMP) filed for the Smith Mountain Lake Pumped Storage 
Project. The project is located on the Roanoke River, in Bedford, 
Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia. The project is 
operated by Appalachian Power Company, a part of American Electric 
Power.
    The DEA was written by staff in the Office of Energy Projects, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Commission staff concludes that 
approving the SMP with modifications would not constitute a major 
Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human 
environment. The DEA is available for review at the Commission

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or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov, 
using the ``FERRIS'' 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 (866) 208-3676, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    Anyone may file comments on the DEA. The public as well as Federal 
and state resource agencies are encouraged to provide comments. All 
written comments must be filed within 45 days of the issuance date of 
this notice shown above. Send an original and eight copies of all 
comments marked with the project number, P-2210-090, to: The Secretary, 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., 
Washington, DC 20426. 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 
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages 
electronic filings.
    If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call 
Heather Campbell at (202) 502-6182.

Linda Mitry,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-959 Filed 3-7-05; 8:45 am]
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