Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Commencement of Licensing Proceeding, Scoping Meetings, Solicitation of Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests, 11600-11601 [E6-3196]

Download as PDF 11600 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2006 / Notices 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 online 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3206 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12555–001] Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company; Notice of Intent To File License Application, Filing of PreApplication Document, Commencement of Licensing Proceeding, Scoping Meetings, Solicitation of Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES February 28, 2006. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for an Original License and Pre-Application Document; Commencing Licensing Proceeding. b. Project No.: 12555–001. c. Date Filed: January 27, 2005. d. Submitted By: Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company (MCHC). e. Name of Project: Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The proposed Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project would be located on Mahoning Creek in Armstrong and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania. The project would affect U.S. Army Corps of Engineer land and facilities. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission’s Regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Clifford Phillips, Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company, LLC, 150 North Miller Road, Suite 450 C, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333, (330) 869–8451, cliff.phillips@ advancedhydrosolutions.com. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Mar 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 i. FERC Contact: Kristen Murphy, (202) 502–6236 or via e-mail at kristen.murphy@ferc.gov. j. We are asking Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments described in paragraph o below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission’s policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ¶ 61,076 (2001). k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: (a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency regulations thereunder at 50 CFR part 402 and (b) the State Historic Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company as the Commission’s nonFederal representative for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. m. Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company filed a Pre-Application Document (PAD), including a proposed process plan and schedule with the Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission’s regulations. The Commission issued Scoping Document 1 on February 27, 2006. n. Copies of the PAD and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) are available for review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov), using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number (P–12555) 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 paragraph h. Register online at https://ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm to be notified via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. o. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the PAD and SD1 as well as study requests. All comments on the PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 PAD and SD1, and study requests should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In addition, all comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and all communications to Commission staff related to the merits of the potential application (original and eight copies) must be filed with the Commission at the following address: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings with the Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project) and number (P–12555–001), and bear the heading ‘‘Comments on Pre-Application Document,’’ ‘‘Study Requests,’’ ‘‘Comments on Scoping Document 1,’’ ‘‘Request for Cooperating Agency Status,’’ or ‘‘Communications to and from Commission Staff.’’ Any individual or entity interested in submitting study requests, commenting on the PAD or SD1, and any agency requesting cooperating status must do so by April 26, 2006. Comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for cooperating agency status, and other permissible forms of communications with the Commission 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. p. At this time, Commission staff intends to prepare a single Environmental Assessment for the project, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Scoping Meetings We will hold two scoping meetings at the times and places noted below. The daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian tribes, and nongovernmental organization concerns, while the evening meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public. We invite all interested individuals, organizations, and agencies to attend one or both of the meetings, and to assist staff in identifying particular study needs, as well as the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the environmental document. The times and locations of these meetings are as follows: Evening Scoping Meeting Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 7 p.m. (EST). Location: West Shamokin High School, 178 Wolf Drive, Rural Valley, PA 16249. E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 8, 2006 / Notices Daytime Scoping Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, March 23, 2006, 9 a.m. (EST). Location: Indiana Holiday Inn, 1395 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701. For Directions: Please call Clifford Phillips at (330) 869–8451. Scoping Document 1 (SD1), which outlines the subject areas to be addressed in the environmental document, has been mailed to the individuals and entities on the Commission’s mailing list. Copies of SD1 will be available at the scoping meetings, or may be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Follow the directions for accessing information in paragraph n. Depending on the extent of comments received, a Scoping Document 2 (SD2) may or may not be issued. Site Visit MCHC will conduct a tour of the proposed project on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, starting at 2 p.m. All participants interested in attending should meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Mahoning Creek dam. Anyone in need of directions should contact Mr. Clifford Phillips of MCHC at (330) 869– 8451, or via cliffphillips@ advancedhydrosolutions.com. erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES Scoping Meeting Objectives At the scoping meetings, staff will: (1) Present a proposed list of issues to be addressed in the EA; (2) review and discuss existing conditions and resource agency management objectives; (3) review and discuss existing information and identify preliminary information and study needs; (4) review and discuss the process plan and schedule for prefiling activity that incorporates the time frames provided for in Part 5 of the Commission’s regulations and, to the extent possible, maximize coordination of Federal, State, and tribal permitting and certification processes; and (5) discuss requests by any Federal or State agency or Indian tribe acting as a cooperating agency for development of an environmental document. Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss their issues and/or concerns. Please review the PreApplication Document in preparation for the scoping meetings. Directions on how to obtain a copy of the PAD and SD1 are included in item n. of this document. Scoping Meeting Procedures The scoping meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Mar 07, 2006 Jkt 208001 become part of the formal Commission record on the project. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3196 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. PR06–11–000] Washington Gas Light Company; Notice of Compliance Filing 11601 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 email 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. Comment Date: March 8, 2006. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–3273 Filed 3–7–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P March 2, 2006. Take notice that on December 9, 2005, Washington Gas Light Company (Washington Gas) made a filing to comply with FERC Order 103 FERC ¶ 61,107 (May 1, 2003 Order) and the July 21, 2003 FERC Order approving Washington Gas’ revised Firm Interstate Transportation Service Operating Statement, regarding the rates charged by Washington Gas for firm interstate transportation service from its facilities in Virginia to customer facilities located in West Virginia. Any person desiring to participate in this rate proceeding must file a motion 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 appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket Nos. OR06–4–000; IS05–216–000, et al.] Burlington Resources Trading Inc., Complainants v. Seminole Pipeline Company and Mid-America Pipeline Company, LLC, Respondents; MidAmerica Pipeline Company, LLC; Notice of Complaint March 1, 2006. Take notice that on February 28, 2006, pursuant to Rules 206 and 212 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.206, 385.212), sections 8, 9, 13, 15, and 16 of the Interstate Commerce Act (ICA) (49 U.S.C. App 8, 9, 13, 15, and 16 (1994), and the Commission’s oil pipeline regulations at 18 CFR Part 343, Burlington Resources Trading Inc. filed a complaint, motion for summary disposition, motion to consolidate, and request for other relief, concerning rates for transportation of natural gas liquids on the pipeline systems of Mid-America Pipeline Company, LLC (MAPL) and Seminole Pipeline Company (Seminole). Burlington Resources Trading Inc. certifies that copies of the complaint were served on representatives of MPL and Seminole, as well as all persons on the official service list. 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 appropriate. The Respondent’s answer E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11600-11601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-3196]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12555-001]


Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company; Notice of Intent To File 
License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Commencement 
of Licensing Proceeding, Scoping Meetings, Solicitation of Comments on 
the Pad and Scoping Document, and Identification of Issues and 
Associated Study Requests

February 28, 2006.
    a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for 
an Original License and Pre-Application Document; Commencing Licensing 
Proceeding.
    b. Project No.: 12555-001.
    c. Date Filed: January 27, 2005.
    d. Submitted By: Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company (MCHC).
    e. Name of Project: Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The proposed Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Project 
would be located on Mahoning Creek in Armstrong and Jefferson Counties, 
Pennsylvania. The project would affect U.S. Army Corps of Engineer land 
and facilities.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission's 
Regulations.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Clifford Phillips, Mahoning Creek 
Hydroelectric Company, LLC, 150 North Miller Road, Suite 450 C, 
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333, (330) 869-8451, cliff.phillips@
advancedhydrosolutions.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Kristen Murphy, (202) 502-6236 or via e-mail at 
kristen.murphy@ferc.gov.
    j. We are asking Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies with 
jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental 
issues to cooperate with us in the preparation of the environmental 
document. Agencies who would like to request cooperating status should 
follow the instructions for filing comments described in paragraph o 
below. Cooperating agencies should note the Commission's policy that 
agencies that cooperate in the preparation of the environmental 
document cannot also intervene. See 94 FERC ] 61,076 (2001).
    k. With this notice, we are initiating informal consultation with: 
(a) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or NOAA Fisheries under 
section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and the joint agency 
regulations thereunder at 50 CFR part 402 and (b) the State Historic 
Preservation Officer, as required by section 106, National Historical 
Preservation Act, and the implementing regulations of the Advisory 
Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2.
    l. With this notice, we are designating Mahoning Creek 
Hydroelectric Company as the Commission's non-Federal representative 
for carrying out informal consultation, pursuant to section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act and section 106 of the National Historic 
Preservation Act.
    m. Mahoning Creek Hydroelectric Company filed a Pre-Application 
Document (PAD), including a proposed process plan and schedule with the 
Commission, pursuant to 18 CFR 5.6 of the Commission's regulations. The 
Commission issued Scoping Document 1 on February 27, 2006.
    n. Copies of the PAD and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) are available for 
review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed 
on the Commission's Web site (https://www.ferc.gov), using the 
``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number (P-12555) 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 paragraph h.
    Register online at https://ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm to be notified 
via e-mail of new filing and issuances related to this or other pending 
projects. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.
    o. With this notice, we are soliciting comments on the PAD and SD1 
as well as study requests. All comments on the PAD and SD1, and study 
requests should be sent to the address above in paragraph h. In 
addition, all comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for 
cooperating agency status, and all communications to Commission staff 
related to the merits of the potential application (original and eight 
copies) must be filed with the Commission at the following address: 
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. All filings with the 
Commission must include on the first page, the project name (Mahoning 
Creek Hydroelectric Project) and number (P-12555-001), and bear the 
heading ``Comments on Pre-Application Document,'' ``Study Requests,'' 
``Comments on Scoping Document 1,'' ``Request for Cooperating Agency 
Status,'' or ``Communications to and from Commission Staff.'' Any 
individual or entity interested in submitting study requests, 
commenting on the PAD or SD1, and any agency requesting cooperating 
status must do so by April 26, 2006.
    Comments on the PAD and SD1, study requests, requests for 
cooperating agency status, and other permissible forms of 
communications with the Commission 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.
    p. At this time, Commission staff intends to prepare a single 
Environmental Assessment for the project, in accordance with the 
National Environmental Policy Act.

Scoping Meetings

    We will hold two scoping meetings at the times and places noted 
below. The daytime meeting will focus on resource agency, Indian 
tribes, and non-governmental organization concerns, while the evening 
meeting is primarily for receiving input from the public. We invite all 
interested individuals, organizations, and agencies to attend one or 
both of the meetings, and to assist staff in identifying particular 
study needs, as well as the scope of environmental issues to be 
addressed in the environmental document. The times and locations of 
these meetings are as follows:

Evening Scoping Meeting

    Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 7 p.m. (EST).
    Location: West Shamokin High School, 178 Wolf Drive, Rural Valley, 
PA 16249.

[[Page 11601]]

Daytime Scoping Meeting

    Date and Time: Thursday, March 23, 2006, 9 a.m. (EST).
    Location: Indiana Holiday Inn, 1395 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 
15701.
    For Directions: Please call Clifford Phillips at (330) 869-8451.
    Scoping Document 1 (SD1), which outlines the subject areas to be 
addressed in the environmental document, has been mailed to the 
individuals and entities on the Commission's mailing list. Copies of 
SD1 will be available at the scoping meetings, or may be viewed on the 
Web at https://www.ferc.gov, using the ``eLibrary'' link. Follow the 
directions for accessing information in paragraph n. Depending on the 
extent of comments received, a Scoping Document 2 (SD2) may or may not 
be issued.

Site Visit

    MCHC will conduct a tour of the proposed project on Wednesday, 
March 22, 2006, starting at 2 p.m. All participants interested in 
attending should meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Mahoning Creek 
dam. Anyone in need of directions should contact Mr. Clifford Phillips 
of MCHC at (330) 869-8451, or via cliffphillips@
advancedhydrosolutions.com.

Scoping Meeting Objectives

    At the scoping meetings, staff will: (1) Present a proposed list of 
issues to be addressed in the EA; (2) review and discuss existing 
conditions and resource agency management objectives; (3) review and 
discuss existing information and identify preliminary information and 
study needs; (4) review and discuss the process plan and schedule for 
pre-filing activity that incorporates the time frames provided for in 
Part 5 of the Commission's regulations and, to the extent possible, 
maximize coordination of Federal, State, and tribal permitting and 
certification processes; and (5) discuss requests by any Federal or 
State agency or Indian tribe acting as a cooperating agency for 
development of an environmental document.
    Meeting participants should come prepared to discuss their issues 
and/or concerns. Please review the Pre-Application Document in 
preparation for the scoping meetings. Directions on how to obtain a 
copy of the PAD and SD1 are included in item n. of this document.

Scoping Meeting Procedures

    The scoping meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will 
become part of the formal Commission record on the project.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-3196 Filed 3-7-06; 8:45 am]
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