Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions, 13188-13189 [E5-1178]

Download as PDF 13188 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices will focus on resource agency and nongovernmental organization concerns, while the evening scoping meeting is primarily for public input. All interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend one or both of the meetings, and to assist the staff in identifying the scope of the environmental issues that should be analyzed in the EA. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Daytime Scoping Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Time: 10 a.m. (m.s.t.). Place: West Yellowstone Conference Center. Address: 315 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana. Evening Scoping Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Time: 7 p.m. Place: West Yellowstone Conference Center. Address: 315 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana. Copies of the Scoping Document (SD1) outlining the subject areas to be addressed in the EA were distributed to the parties on the Commission(s mailing list. Copies of the SD1 will be available at the scoping meeting or may be viewed on the Web at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link (see item m above). Site Visit The Applicant and FERC staff will conduct a project site visit beginning at 10 a.m. on April 13, 2005. All interested individuals, organizations, and agencies are invited to attend. All participants should meet at the Hebgen Dam. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Anyone with questions about the site visit should contact Kim Nguyen of FERC at (202) 502–6105 or Brent Smith of Fall River at (208) 745–0834. Objectives At the scoping meetings, the staff will: (1) Summarize the environmental issues tentatively identified for analysis in the EA; (2) solicit from the meeting participants all available information, especially quantifiable data, on the resources at issue; (3) encourage statements from experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed in the EA, including viewpoints in opposition to, or in support of, the staff’s preliminary views; (4) determine the resource issues to be addressed in the EA; and (5) identify those issues that require a detailed analysis, as well as those issues that do not require a detailed analysis. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 Procedures The meetings are recorded by a stenographer and become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the project. Individuals, organizations, and agencies with environmental expertise and concerns are encouraged to attend the meeting and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be addressed in the EA. Technical Conference At the technical conference, we will discuss how the proposed project would affect PPL Montana’s Missouri-Madison Project (FERC No. 2188). This technical conference will not be recorded by a court reporter, however, we will summarize the meeting in a filing of public record for the project. Technical Conference Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Time: 2 p.m. Place: West Yellowstone Conference Center. Address: 315 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1177 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms and Conditions March 11, 2005. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Type of Application: Small Conduit Exemption. b. Project No.: 12574–000. c. Date filed: February 1, 2005. d. Applicant: Santiam Water Control District (SWCD). e. Name of Project: Stayton Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The Stayton Project is located on the Stayton Ditch in Marion County, Oregon. The Stayton Ditch conveys water diverted from the North Santiam River at the Lower Bennett Dam for agricultural, municipal, and industrial uses. At about one quarter mile downstream, flows in the Ditch are directed through a headgate and newly constructed fish screen that directs fish PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to a pipe that returns them to the North Santiam River. At the downstream end of the Stayton Ditch, SWCD has also constructed a barrier that restricts upstream migration of fish into the Ditch. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Larry Trosi, Manager, Santiam Water Control District, 284 East Water Street, Stayton, OR 97383, (503) 769–2669. i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 502–6086. j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions. k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: The Commission directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the Regulations (see Order No. 533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the Commission by April 11, 2005. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission by April 27, 2005. 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. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person in 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. l. Description of Project: The existing hydroelectric project consists of: (1) An intake with trash racks at normal water surface elevation 447 feet mean sea level (msl), (2) a 27-foot by 28-foot powerhouse, (2) an Allis-Chalmers turbine and a 600-kilowatt generating unit; and (3) an outlet returning flow to the Stayton Ditch at normal water surface elevation 431 feet msl. With completion of the fish screen and barrier enabling power production during the spring fish migration season, the average annual energy production is expected to be 4,320 megawatt hours. E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 52 / Friday, March 18, 2005 / Notices m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number, here P–12574, in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-free 1–866–208– 3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h. above. n. Development Application—Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing development application no later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not be accepted in response to this notice. o. Notice of Intent—A notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. p. Protests or Motions to Intervene— 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. q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, ‘‘NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION,’’ ‘‘COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS,’’ ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS,’’ ‘‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS,’’ or ‘‘PRESCRIPTIONS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and VerDate jul<14>2003 16:14 Mar 17, 2005 Jkt 205001 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, 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing the original and eight copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1178 Filed 3–17–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–6661–5] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7167 or https://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed March 8, 2005 Through March 11, 2005 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 050099, Draft EIS, AFS, OR, Big Butte Springs Timber Sales, To Implementation Management Direction, Roque River-Siskiyou National Forest, Butte Falls Ranger District, Cascade Zone, Jackson County, OR, Comment Period Ends: May 2, 2005, Contact: Joel T. King (541) 560–3400. EIS No. 050100, Final EIS, HUD, CA, Marysville Hotel Demolition Project, Proposed Acquisition and Demolition PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13189 of Building, City of Marysville, Yuba County, CA, Wait Period Ends: April 18, 2005, Contact: Gary Price (530) 749–3904. EIS No. 050101, Final EIS, AFS, AZ, Arizona Snowbowl Facilities Improvements, Proposal to Provide a Consistent/Reliable Operating Season, Coconino National Forest, Coconino County, AZ, Wait Period Ends: April 18, 2005, Contact: Ken Jacobs (928) 774–1147. EIS No. 050102, Final EIS, COE, OH, Mill Creek, Ohio Flood Damage Reduction Project, To Reduce Damages to Communities, Hamilton County, OH, Wait Period Ends: April 18, 2005, Contact: Barry Schueler (502) 315–6780. EIS No. 050103, Draft EIS, HUD, CA, Stillwater Business Park, Development of Business Park, Annexation AN 1–01, Shastec Redevelopment Project Area, Airport Land Use Plan Amendment Pre-Zone, General Plan Amendment GPA–2–01, Funding and U.S. Army COE 404 Permit, City of Redding, Shasta County, CA, Comment Period Ends: May 2, 2005, Contact: Nathan Cherpeski (530) 225–4519. EIS No. 050104, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) Fire Management Plan, Implementation, Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties, CA, Comment Period Ends: May 17, 2005, Contact: Alex Naar (415) 331–6374. EIS No. 050105, Draft EIS, AFS, WI, PROGRAMMTIC EIS—HuronManistee National Forests, Proposed Land and Resource Management Plan, Implementation, Several Counties, WI, Comment Period Ends: May 2, 2005, Contact: Jeff Pullen (231) 775– 2421. EIS No. 050106, Final EIS, AFS, MT, Sheep Creek Salvage Project, Moving Current Resource Conditions and Trends Toward Desired Future Conditions, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Beaverhead County, MT, Wait Period Ends: April 19, 2005, Contact: Jeffrey L. Trejo (406) 832– 3178. EIS No. 050107, Draft EIS, AFS, IL, Shawnee National Forest Proposed Land and Resource Management Plan Revision, Implementation, Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Union and Williamson Counties, IL, Comment Period Ends: June 16, 2005, Contact: Stephen Hupe (618) 253–7114. EIS No. 050108, Final EIS, FTA, UT, Weber County to Salt Lake City Commuter Rail Project, Proposes a E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting 
Comments, Motions To Intervene, Protests, Recommendations, and Terms 
and Conditions

March 11, 2005.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Small Conduit Exemption.
    b. Project No.: 12574-000.
    c. Date filed: February 1, 2005.
    d. Applicant: Santiam Water Control District (SWCD).
    e. Name of Project: Stayton Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The Stayton Project is located on the Stayton Ditch in 
Marion County, Oregon. The Stayton Ditch conveys water diverted from 
the North Santiam River at the Lower Bennett Dam for agricultural, 
municipal, and industrial uses. At about one quarter mile downstream, 
flows in the Ditch are directed through a headgate and newly 
constructed fish screen that directs fish to a pipe that returns them 
to the North Santiam River. At the downstream end of the Stayton Ditch, 
SWCD has also constructed a barrier that restricts upstream migration 
of fish into the Ditch.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Larry Trosi, Manager, Santiam Water 
Control District, 284 East Water Street, Stayton, OR 97383, (503) 769-
2669.
    i. FERC Contact: James Hunter, (202) 502-6086.
    j. Status of Environmental Analysis: This application is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time, and the Commission is requesting 
comments, reply comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and 
prescriptions.
    k. Deadline for filing responsive documents: The Commission 
directs, pursuant to section 4.34(b) of the Regulations (see Order No. 
533 issued May 8, 1991, 56 FR 23108, May 20, 1991) that all comments, 
motions to intervene, protests, recommendations, terms and conditions, 
and prescriptions concerning the application be filed with the 
Commission by April 11, 2005. All reply comments must be filed with the 
Commission by April 27, 2005.
    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.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person in 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.
    l. Description of Project: The existing hydroelectric project 
consists of: (1) An intake with trash racks at normal water surface 
elevation 447 feet mean sea level (msl), (2) a 27-foot by 28-foot 
powerhouse, (2) an Allis-Chalmers turbine and a 600-kilowatt generating 
unit; and (3) an outlet returning flow to the Stayton Ditch at normal 
water surface elevation 431 feet msl. With completion of the fish 
screen and barrier enabling power production during the spring fish 
migration season, the average annual energy production is expected to 
be 4,320 megawatt hours.

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    m. This filing is available for review and reproduction at the 
Commission in the Public Reference Room, Room 2A, 888 First Street, 
NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at 
https://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket 
number, here P-12574, in the docket number field to access the 
document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. For TTY, call (202) 502-8659. A copy is 
also available for review and reproduction at the address in item h. 
above.
    n. Development Application--Any qualified applicant desiring to 
file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or 
before the specified deadline date for the particular application, a 
competing development application, or a notice of intent to file such 
an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an 
interested person to file the competing development application no 
later than 120 days after the specified deadline date for the 
particular application. Applications for preliminary permits will not 
be accepted in response to this notice.
    o. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact 
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective 
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to 
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary 
permit application or a development application (specify which type of 
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) 
named in this public notice.
    p. Protests or Motions to Intervene--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.
    q. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``PROTEST'', ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', ``NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE 
COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``COMPETING APPLICATION,'' ``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 protesting or intervening; 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. Any of these documents must be filed by providing 
the original and eight copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. An 
additional copy must be sent to Director, Division of Hydropower 
Administration and Compliance, Office of Energy Projects, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, at the above address. A copy of any 
protest or motion to intervene must be served upon each representative 
of the applicant specified in the particular application. 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-1178 Filed 3-17-05; 8:45 am]
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