Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution, 12468-12469 [E5-1055]

Download as PDF 12468 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 48 / Monday, March 14, 2005 / Notices However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. 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. Comment Date: March 25, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1042 Filed 3–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. 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On March 3, 2005, the Commission issued an order in the above-referenced dockets initiating a proceeding in Docket No. EL05–68–000 under section 206 of the Federal Power Act to determine whether TECO may continue to charge market-based rates. The refund effective date in Docket No. EL05–68–000, established pursuant to section 206 of the Federal Power Act, will be 60 days following publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1044 Filed 3–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate jul<14>2003 15:31 Mar 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER05–481–000] Trimont Wind I LLC; Notice of Issuance of Order March 4, 2005. Trimont Wind I LLC (Trimont) filed an application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff. The proposed rate tariff provides for wholesale sales of energy, capacity and ancillary services at market-based rates. Trimont also requested waiver of various Commission regulations. In particular, Trimont requested that the Commission grant blanket approval under 18 CFR part 34 of all future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability by Trimont. On March 3, 2005, the Commission granted the request for blanket approval under part 34, subject to the following: Any person desiring to be heard or to protest the blanket approval of issuances of securities or assumptions of liability by Trimont should file a motion to intervene or protest with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214 (2004). Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing motions to intervene or protest, is April 4, 2005. Absent a request to be heard in opposition by the deadline above, Trimont is authorized to issue securities and assume obligations or liabilities as a guarantor, indorser, surety, or otherwise in respect of any security of another person; provided that such issuance or assumption is for some lawful object within the corporate purposes of Trimont, compatible with the public interest, and is reasonably necessary or appropriate for such purposes. The Commission reserves the right to require a further showing that neither public nor private interests will be adversely affected by continued approval of Trimont’s issuances of securities or assumptions of liability. Copies of the full text of the Commission’s Order are available from the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Order may also 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 filed to access the PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 document. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1045 Filed 3–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD04–4–000] Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution March 4, 2005. On March 12, 2004, and July 8, 2004, the Commission requested applications from persons who wish to be included on a list of resource experts willing to serve as a third panel member in the study dispute resolution process of the Commission’s hydropower integrated licensing process (ILP). We are now reopening the application period indefinitely. Respondents to the initial requests need not reapply to be considered. Background The Commission’s ILP encourages informal resolution of study disagreements. In cases where this in not successful, a formal study dispute resolution process is available for state and federal agencies or Indian tribes with mandatory conditioning authority.1 The ILP provides that the disputed study must be submitted to a dispute resolution panel consisting of a person from Commission staff, a person from the agency or Indian tribe referring the dispute to the Commission, and a third person selected by the other two panelists from a pre-established list of persons with expertise in the disputed resource area.2 The third panel member (TPM) will serve without compensation, except for certain allowable travel 1 See § 5.14 of the final rule, which may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/indus-act/ ilp.asp, and see excerpted attachment describing the formal dispute resolution process.’’ 2 These persons must not be otherwise involved with the proceeding. E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 48 / Monday, March 14, 2005 / Notices expenses to be borne by the Commission (31 CFR 301). The role of the panel members is to make a finding, with respect to each disputed study request, on the extent to which each study criteria set forth in the regulations is or is not met,3 and why. The panel will then make a recommendation to the Director of the Office of Energy Projects based on the panel’s findings. TPMs can only be selected from a list of qualified persons (TPM List) that is developed and maintained by the Commission. Each qualified panel member will be listed by area(s) and sub-area(s) of technical expertise, for example Fisheries Resources-instream flow. The Commission is seeking the service of individuals with technical expertise in specific resource areas. While such individuals should be able to promote constructive dialog among the panelists, the Commission is not seeking the services of a mediator or arbitrator. The TPM list will be available to the public on the Commission’s Web site. All individuals submitting their applications to the Commission for consideration must meet the Commission’s qualifications. • Recreational Resources. • Whitewater boating. • General. • Land use. • Shoreline management. • Visual/aesthetics. • General. • Geology • Geomorphology. • Erosion. • General. • Socio-economics. • Engineering. • Civil engineering. • Hydraulic engineering. • Electrical engineering. • General. 2. Knowledge of the effects of construction and operation of hydroelectric projects. 3. Working knowledge of laws relevant to expertise, such as: The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Federal Power Act or other applicable laws. 4. Ability to promote constructive communication about a disputed study. Application Contents The applicant should describe in detail his/her qualifications in items 1– 4 listed below. To expedite processing of the application and to ensure accurate identification of areas of interest and expertise, the applicant must, in response to item 1, list the specific resource area(s) for which he/ she wishes to be considered, such as ‘‘Aquatic Resources: water quality and instream flow’’ or ‘‘Recreational Resources: whitewater boating and general’’. 1. Technical expertise, including education and experience in each resource area and sub-area for which the applicant wishes to be considered: • Aquatic Resources. • Water quality. • Instream flows. • Fish passage. • Macroinvertebrates. • Threatened and endangered species. • General. • Terrestrial Resources. • Wildlife biology. • Botany. • Wetlands ecology. • Threatened and endangered species. • General. • Cultural Resources. How To Submit Applications 3 See § 5.9 of the final rule. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:31 Mar 11, 2005 Applicants must submit their applications along with the names and contact information of three references. Applicants will be individually notified of the Commission’s decision. DATES: There is no deadline for applications; the application period will remain open until further notice. ADDRESSES: Applications must be filed electronically via the Internet. See the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Applications should reference ‘‘Docket No. Ad04–4–000, Notice Requesting Applications For Panel Member List For Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution’’. Other Information: Requests submitted must be in Word, Times New Roman 13 pt. font, and must not be longer than ten pages in length. Complete individual contact information must be provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Turner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6091, david.turner@ferc.gov. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 7577–010] Burton Creek Hydro, Inc.; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment March 4, 2005. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) regulations, 18 CFR part 380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects’ staff has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for an application for an amendment of exemption of the Burton Creek Project. The Burton Creek Project, FERC No. 7577, is located on Burton Creek in Lewis County, Washington. The EA contains the staff’s analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the proposal and concludes that approval of the proposal would not constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. A copy of the EA is attached to a March 3, 2005 Commission order titled ‘‘Order Amending Exemption to Relocate Powerhouse,’’ which is available for review and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (prefaced by P–) and 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. For further information, contact Rebecca Martin at (202) 502–6012. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 48 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. AD04-4-000]


Panel Member List for Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute 
Resolution; Notice Requesting Applications for Panel Member List for 
Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution

March 4, 2005.
    On March 12, 2004, and July 8, 2004, the Commission requested 
applications from persons who wish to be included on a list of resource 
experts willing to serve as a third panel member in the study dispute 
resolution process of the Commission's hydropower integrated licensing 
process (ILP). We are now reopening the application period 
indefinitely. Respondents to the initial requests need not reapply to 
be considered.

Background

    The Commission's ILP encourages informal resolution of study 
disagreements. In cases where this in not successful, a formal study 
dispute resolution process is available for state and federal agencies 
or Indian tribes with mandatory conditioning authority.\1\
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    \1\ See Sec.  5.14 of the final rule, which may be viewed on the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/indus-act/ilp.asp, and see excerpted attachment describing the 
formal dispute resolution process.''
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    The ILP provides that the disputed study must be submitted to a 
dispute resolution panel consisting of a person from Commission staff, 
a person from the agency or Indian tribe referring the dispute to the 
Commission, and a third person selected by the other two panelists from 
a pre-established list of persons with expertise in the disputed 
resource area.\2\ The third panel member (TPM) will serve without 
compensation, except for certain allowable travel

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expenses to be borne by the Commission (31 CFR 301).
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    \2\ These persons must not be otherwise involved with the 
proceeding.
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    The role of the panel members is to make a finding, with respect to 
each disputed study request, on the extent to which each study criteria 
set forth in the regulations is or is not met,\3\ and why. The panel 
will then make a recommendation to the Director of the Office of Energy 
Projects based on the panel's findings.
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    \3\ See Sec.  5.9 of the final rule.
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    TPMs can only be selected from a list of qualified persons (TPM 
List) that is developed and maintained by the Commission. Each 
qualified panel member will be listed by area(s) and sub-area(s) of 
technical expertise, for example Fisheries Resources-instream flow. The 
Commission is seeking the service of individuals with technical 
expertise in specific resource areas. While such individuals should be 
able to promote constructive dialog among the panelists, the Commission 
is not seeking the services of a mediator or arbitrator.
    The TPM list will be available to the public on the Commission's 
Web site. All individuals submitting their applications to the 
Commission for consideration must meet the Commission's qualifications.

Application Contents

    The applicant should describe in detail his/her qualifications in 
items 1-4 listed below. To expedite processing of the application and 
to ensure accurate identification of areas of interest and expertise, 
the applicant must, in response to item 1, list the specific resource 
area(s) for which he/she wishes to be considered, such as ``Aquatic 
Resources: water quality and instream flow'' or ``Recreational 
Resources: whitewater boating and general''.
    1. Technical expertise, including education and experience in each 
resource area and sub-area for which the applicant wishes to be 
considered:

 Aquatic Resources.
     Water quality.
     Instream flows.
 Fish passage.
     Macroinvertebrates.
     Threatened and endangered species.
     General.
 Terrestrial Resources.
     Wildlife biology.
     Botany.
     Wetlands ecology.
     Threatened and endangered species.
     General.
 Cultural Resources.
 Recreational Resources.
     Whitewater boating.
     General.
 Land use.
     Shoreline management.
     Visual/aesthetics.
     General.
 Geology
     Geomorphology.
     Erosion.
     General.
 Socio-economics.
 Engineering.
     Civil engineering.
     Hydraulic engineering.
     Electrical engineering.
     General.

    2. Knowledge of the effects of construction and operation of 
hydroelectric projects.
    3. Working knowledge of laws relevant to expertise, such as: The 
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Endangered Species Act, the 
Clean Water Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act, the Federal Power Act or other applicable laws.
    4. Ability to promote constructive communication about a disputed 
study.

How To Submit Applications

    Applicants must submit their applications along with the names and 
contact information of three references. Applicants will be 
individually notified of the Commission's decision.

DATES: There is no deadline for applications; the application period 
will remain open until further notice.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be filed electronically via the Internet. 
See the instructions on the Commission's Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) 
under the ``e-Filing'' link. Applications should reference ``Docket No. 
Ad04-4-000, Notice Requesting Applications For Panel Member List For 
Hydropower Licensing Study Dispute Resolution''.
    Other Information: Requests submitted must be in Word, Times New 
Roman 13 pt. font, and must not be longer than ten pages in length. 
Complete individual contact information must be provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Turner, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-6091, david.turner@ferc.gov.

Magalie Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-1055 Filed 3-11-05; 8:45 am]
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