Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting Comments, and Final Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions, 72825-72826 [E5-6956]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 7, 2005 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application and ApplicantPrepared EA Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting Comments, and Final Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and Prescriptions November 30, 2005. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and applicantprepared environmental assessment has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: New Major License. b. Project No.: 11841–002. c. Date filed: August 12, 2004. d. Applicant: Ketchikan Public Utilities. e. Name of Project: Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project would be located on Whitman Lake in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, Alaska. The proposed project would affect approximately 155.8 acres of federal lands (155.0-acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and 0.8-acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management). g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Don Thompson, WESCORP, 3035 Island Crest Way, Suite 200, Mercer Island, WA 98040; Telephone: (206) 275–1000. i. FERC Contact: Kenneth Hogan at (202) 502–8434; e-mail: kenneth.hogan@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, and final terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 60 days from the issuance 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. 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, protests, comments, terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:01 Dec 06, 2005 Jkt 208001 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. The proposed Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project will have an installed generating capacity of 4.6 Megawatts with a maximum hydraulic capacity of 180 cubic feet per second (cfs). The proposed project would consist of the following features: (1) The existing 39-foot-high, 220-foot-long concrete gravity arch dam; (2) 40-footwide Ogee spillway within the dam; (3) a 148 surface acre reservoir (Whitman Lake); (4) a 2,450-foot-long, 45-inchdiameter penstock; (5) a 2,000-foot-long, 21-inch-diameter pipeline; (6) a horizontal Francis turbine and 3,900 kW generator, with a hydraulic capacity of 150 cfs; (7) a horizontal or vertical Francis turbine and 700 kW generator, with a hydraulic capacity of 30 cfs; and (8) other appurtenant facilities. Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) estimates that the average annual generation will be 16,225 megawatthours (MWh). KPU proposes to use the project to supplement, as well as displace, other generation resources owned and operated by KPU. With the construction and operation of the project, KPU hopes to minimize its use and dependency on fossil fuel generation. m. 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 ‘‘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. 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. n. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72825 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. 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. 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, .211, .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. 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, recommendations, terms and conditions and prescriptions concerning the application and APEA be filed with the Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from the date of this notice. Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008. 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 E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 72826 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 7, 2005 / Notices 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. 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. E5–6956 Filed 12–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RP05–691–000] CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi River Transmission Corporation; Notice of Postponement of Technical Conference November 30, 2005. Take notice that the technical conference scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2005, has been postponed until Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. (e.s.t.), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–6958 Filed 12–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. RM01–8–000; Docket No. ER02– 2001–000] Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements; Electric Quarterly Reports; Notice of Electric Quarterly Reports Users Group Meeting 13:01 Dec 06, 2005 Jkt 208001 On April 25, 2002, the Commission issued Order No. 2001,1 a final rule which requires public utilities to file Electric Quarterly Reports. Order 2001– C, issued December 18, 2002, instructs all public utilities to file these reports using Electric Quarterly Report Submission Software. This notice announces a meeting for the EQR Users Group to be held Wednesday, December 14, 2005, via teleconference. The meeting will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. e.s.t. During the teleconference, Commission staff and EQR users will discuss the technical compliance screening process for EQR filings. The call will include a discussion of the overall process as well as a review of specific screens. A detailed agenda will be provided on https://www.ferc.gov prior to the meeting. All interested parties are invited to call in. Documents to be discussed at the meeting will be posted on the EQR Users Group and Workshops page on FERC.gov at https://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/eqr/groups-workshops.asp. The workshop will only be available via teleconference. Those interested in participating are asked to do so by registering on the FERC Web site at https://www.ferc.gov/ whats-new/registration/eqr-1129form.asp. There is no registration fee. Interested parties wishing to file comments may do so under the abovecaptioned Docket Numbers. Those filings will be available for review 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 via phone at (866) 208–3676 (toll-free). For TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–6941 Filed 12–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY November 29, 2005. 1 Revised Public Utility Filing Requirements, Order No. 2001, 67 FR 31043, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,127 (April 25, 2002); reh’g denied, Order No. 2001–A, 100 FERC ¶ 61,074, reconsideration and clarification denied, Order No. 2001–B, 100 FERC ¶ 61,342 (2002). VerDate Aug<31>2005 For additional information, please contact Michelle Reaux of FERC’s Office of Market Oversight & Investigations at (202) 502–6497 or by e-mail at eqr@ferc.gov. Sfmt 4703 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Membership of Performance Review Board for Senior Executives (PRB) November 28, 2005. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hereby provides notice of the membership of its Performance Review Board (PRB) for the Commission’s Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The function of this board is to make recommendations relating to the performance of senior executives in the Commission. This action is undertaken in accordance with Title 5, U.S.C., section 4314(c)(4). The Commission’s PRB will add the following member: Susan J. Court. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E5–6929 Filed 12–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Petition IV–2002–1; FRL–8005–7] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Oglethorpe Power Company—Wansley Combined Cycle Energy Facility; Roopville (Heard County), GA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of amended final order denying petition to object to a state operating permit in response to remand. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This Amended Order Responding to Remand corrects certain errors that were found in the Order Responding to Remand that was issued on September 15, 2005. The September 15th Order, which is superseded by this Order, is being amended to correct certain clerical errors and to address a factual error in note 13 of that order regarding whether Oglethorpe Power Company (Oglethorpe) had any E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72825-72826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E5-6956]



[[Page 72825]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application and Applicant-Prepared EA Accepted for 
Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, and Soliciting 
Comments, and Final Terms and Conditions, Recommendations, and 
Prescriptions

November 30, 2005.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application and 
applicant-prepared environmental assessment has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: New Major License.
    b. Project No.: 11841-002.
    c. Date filed: August 12, 2004.
    d. Applicant: Ketchikan Public Utilities.
    e. Name of Project: Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project would be 
located on Whitman Lake in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, 
Alaska. The proposed project would affect approximately 155.8 acres of 
federal lands (155.0-acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and 0.8-
acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management).
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Don Thompson, WESCORP, 3035 Island Crest 
Way, Suite 200, Mercer Island, WA 98040; Telephone: (206) 275-1000.
    i. FERC Contact: Kenneth Hogan at (202) 502-8434; e-mail: 
kenneth.hogan@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing motions to intervene and protests, comments, 
and final terms and conditions, recommendations, and prescriptions: 60 
days from the issuance 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.
    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, protests, comments, terms and conditions, 
recommendations, 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. The proposed Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project will have an 
installed generating capacity of 4.6 Megawatts with a maximum hydraulic 
capacity of 180 cubic feet per second (cfs). The proposed project would 
consist of the following features: (1) The existing 39-foot-high, 220-
foot-long concrete gravity arch dam; (2) 40-foot-wide Ogee spillway 
within the dam; (3) a 148 surface acre reservoir (Whitman Lake); (4) a 
2,450-foot-long, 45-inch-diameter penstock; (5) a 2,000-foot-long, 21-
inch-diameter pipeline; (6) a horizontal Francis turbine and 3,900 kW 
generator, with a hydraulic capacity of 150 cfs; (7) a horizontal or 
vertical Francis turbine and 700 kW generator, with a hydraulic 
capacity of 30 cfs; and (8) other appurtenant facilities.
    Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) estimates that the average annual 
generation will be 16,225 megawatthours (MWh). KPU proposes to use the 
project to supplement, as well as displace, other generation resources 
owned and operated by KPU. With the construction and operation of the 
project, KPU hopes to minimize its use and dependency on fossil fuel 
generation.
    m. 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 ``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.
    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.
    n. 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.
    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.
    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, .211, .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.
    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, recommendations, terms and conditions and 
prescriptions concerning the application and APEA be filed with the 
Commission within 60 days from the issuance date of this notice. All 
reply comments must be filed with the Commission within 105 days from 
the date of this notice.
    Anyone may obtain an extension of time for these deadlines from the 
Commission only upon a showing of good cause or extraordinary 
circumstances in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2008.
    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

[[Page 72826]]

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. 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. E5-6956 Filed 12-6-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.