Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Settlement Agreement Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, 16501-16502 [E5-1428]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 61 / Thursday, March 31, 2005 / Notices ‘‘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 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 applications. A copy of the applications 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. q. 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 at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1421 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments March 22, 2005. Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Settlement Agreement. b. Project Nos.: 2071–013; 2111–018; and 935–053. c. Date Filed: March 15, 2005. d. Applicant: PacifiCorp. e. Name of Projects: Yale Hydroelectric Project (2071); Swift No. 1 Hydroelectric Project (2111); and Merwin Hydroelectric Project (935). f. Location: On the North Fork Lewis River, in Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania County Washington. The Yale and Merwin Projects occupy 84 and 142.15 acres, respectively, of Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The Swift No. 1 Project occupies 63.25 acres of Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and 229.00 acres of Federal lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r) and Rule VerDate jul<14>2003 15:30 Mar 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 602 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. Applicant Contact: Frank C. Shrier, Lead Project Manager, Hydro Licensing, PacifiCorp, 825 NE. Multnomah Street, Suite 1500, Portland, Oregon 97232; Telephone (503) 813–6622. i. FERC Contact: Jon Cofrancesco at (202) 502–8951; or e-mail at jon.cofrancesco@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments: 20 days from the filing date. Reply comments due 30 days from the filing date. 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. Comments 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. PacifiCorp and American Rivers have entered into an agreement for the purpose of, under certain circumstances, further enhancing reservoir survival of salmonids in addition to the measures in the comprehensive settlement agreement previously filed for the licensing proceedings for these projects and the Swift No. 2 Project (P–2213–011), in December 2004. The agreement concerns the evaluation of the causes of reservoir mortality for salmonids and the funding of appropriate improvement measures to address reservoir mortality. The parties request the Commission accept the settlement agreement in its license orders without material modification. l. A copy of the settlement agreement 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 toll- PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16501 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. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1422 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2539–003] Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Settlement Agreement Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments March 24, 2005. Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Settlement agreement. b. Project No.: 2539–003. c. Date Filed: March 9, 2005. d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. Name of Project: School Street Hydroelectric Project f. Location: On the Mohawk River in Albany and Saratoga county, New York. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r) and Rule 602 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.602. h. Applicant Contact: Jerry L. Sabattis, Hydro Licensing Coordinator, Brascan Power New York, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, NY 13088; Telephone (315) 413–2787; email—jerry.sabattis@brascanpower.com. i. FERC Contact: Emily Carter at (202) 502–6512; or e-mail at emily.carter@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments on the settlement is 20 days from the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 30 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. E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 16502 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 61 / Thursday, March 31, 2005 / Notices Comments 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. The Project Description: The School Street Project consists of: (1) A 1,280-foot-long and 16-foot-high masonry gravity dam; (2) a reservoir with a surface area of approximately 100 acres and a storage capacity of about 788 acre-feet; (3) a concrete, chute-type spillway; (4) a 4,400-foot-long, 150-footwide, and 14-foot-deep diversion canal; (5) a 170-foot by 78-foot powerhouse located downstream from the dam containing five generating units with a combined capacity of 38.8 megawatts (MW); and (6) appurtenant facilities. l. Erie Boulevard Hydropower filed the settlement agreement on March 9, 2005, on behalf of themselves and six parties to resolve, among the signatories, issues related to the pending application for new major license for the School Street Hydroelectric Project. The settlement includes measures for run-ofriver operations, instream flows, aquatic habitat, aesthetic flows, fish protection and downstream passage, recreation, cultural resources, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination among the parties. The parties request the Commission accept the relevant provisions of the settlement agreement in its license orders without material modification. n. Copies of the settlement are available for review in the Public Reference Room at the Commission 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 tollfree at 1–866–208–3676, or for TTY, (202) 502–8659. Copies are also available for inspection and reproduction at the address listed in item ‘‘h’’. o. Anyone may submit comments in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or before the specified comment date. All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’ or ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS;’’ (2) set forth in the heading the name of the applicant and the project number (P–2539); (3) VerDate jul<14>2003 15:30 Mar 30, 2005 Jkt 205001 furnish the name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting; and (4) otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 385.2005. All comments must set forth their evidentiary basis and otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may obtain copies of the settlement directly from the applicant. A copy of all 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. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1428 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. AD05–3–000] Promoting Regional Transmission Planning and Expansion To Facilitate Fuel Diversity Including Expanded Uses of Coal-Fired Resources; Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference to nominate themselves as speakers should do so using this electronic link: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/coal-05-13-speakerform.asp. Such nominations must be made before the close of business Friday, April 1, 2005, so that a final agenda for the technical conference can be drafted and published. Although registration is not a strict requirement, in-person attendees are asked to register for the conference online by close of business on May 10, 2005 at https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/ registration/coal-05-13-form.asp. Transcripts of the conference will be immediately available from Ace Reporting Company (202–347–3700 or 1–800–266–6646) for a fee. They will be available for the public on the Commission’s eLibrary system and on the calendar page posting for this event seven calendar days after FERC receives the transcript. Additionally, Capitol Connection offers the opportunity for remote listening of the conference via Real Audio or a Phone Bridge Connection for a fee. Persons interested in making arrangements should contact David Reininger or Julia Morelli at Capitol Connection (703–933–3100) as soon as possible or visit the Capitol Connection Web site at https:// www.capitolconnection.org and click on ‘‘FERC.’’ For additional information, please contact Sarah McKinley at 202–502– 8004, sarah.mckinley@ferc.gov. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–1417 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P March 21, 2005. As announced in a Notice of Technical Conference issued on February 16, 2005 in the above referenced proceedings, a technical conference will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005, to identify regional solutions to promoting regional transmission planning, expansion and enhancement to facilitate fuel diversity including increased integration of coal-fired resources to the transmission grid. The conference will be held at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. Take note that the conference is now scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. (instead of 9 a.m.) and end at approximately 5 p.m. (EDT). The Commissioners will attend and participate. A proposed agenda is attached. The Commission is now soliciting nominations for speakers at the technical conference. Persons wishing PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. AD05–5–000 and PL03–1–000] Transmission Independence and Investment and Pricing Policy for Efficient Operation and Expansion of the Transmission Grid; Notice of Technical Conference March 21, 2005. Take notice that on April 22, 2005, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a technical conference to examine impediments to investment in electric transmission infrastructure and explore potential solutions—including the formation of new business models as well as appropriate ratemaking policies that would encourage new investment in transmission. The technical conference E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 61 (Thursday, March 31, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16501-16502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-1428]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2539-003]


Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Settlement Agreement 
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments

March 24, 2005.
    Take notice that the following settlement agreement has been filed 
with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Settlement agreement.
    b. Project No.: 2539-003.
    c. Date Filed: March 9, 2005.
    d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
    e. Name of Project: School Street Hydroelectric Project
    f. Location: On the Mohawk River in Albany and Saratoga county, New 
York. The project does not occupy any Federal or tribal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r) 
and Rule 602 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 
CFR 385.602.
    h. Applicant Contact: Jerry L. Sabattis, Hydro Licensing 
Coordinator, Brascan Power New York, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, 
Liverpool, NY 13088; Telephone (315) 413-2787; e-mail_
jerry.sabattis@brascanpower.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Emily Carter at (202) 502-6512; or e-mail at 
emily.carter@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments on the settlement is 20 days from 
the issuance of this notice; reply comments are due 30 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.

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    Comments 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. The Project Description:
    The School Street Project consists of: (1) A 1,280-foot-long and 
16-foot-high masonry gravity dam; (2) a reservoir with a surface area 
of approximately 100 acres and a storage capacity of about 788 acre-
feet; (3) a concrete, chute-type spillway; (4) a 4,400-foot-long, 150-
foot-wide, and 14-foot-deep diversion canal; (5) a 170-foot by 78-foot 
powerhouse located downstream from the dam containing five generating 
units with a combined capacity of 38.8 megawatts (MW); and (6) 
appurtenant facilities.
    l. Erie Boulevard Hydropower filed the settlement agreement on 
March 9, 2005, on behalf of themselves and six parties to resolve, 
among the signatories, issues related to the pending application for 
new major license for the School Street Hydroelectric Project. The 
settlement includes measures for run-of-river operations, instream 
flows, aquatic habitat, aesthetic flows, fish protection and downstream 
passage, recreation, cultural resources, monitoring and evaluation, and 
coordination among the parties. The parties request the Commission 
accept the relevant provisions of the settlement agreement in its 
license orders without material modification.
    n. Copies of the settlement are available for review in the Public 
Reference Room at the Commission 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 toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, 
or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Copies are also available for inspection 
and reproduction at the address listed in item ``h''.
    o. Anyone may submit comments in accordance with the requirements 
of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In 
determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will 
consider all comments filed. Any comments must be received on or before 
the specified comment date.
    All filings must (1) bear in all capital letters the title 
``COMMENTS'' or ``REPLY COMMENTS;'' (2) set forth in the heading the 
name of the applicant and the project number (P-2539); (3) furnish the 
name, address, and telephone number of the person commenting; and (4) 
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 385.2001 through 
385.2005. All comments must set forth their evidentiary basis and 
otherwise comply with the requirements of 18 CFR 4.34(b). Agencies may 
obtain copies of the settlement directly from the applicant. A copy of 
all 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.
    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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-1428 Filed 3-30-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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