Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project; Portland General Electric Company, Clackamas County, OR; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Clackamas River Hydroeletric Project and Intention To Hold a Public Meeting, 35891 [E6-9806]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 120 / Thursday, June 22, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES of the probable impact, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. Additional Information The DSEIS has been placed in the public files of the FERC and is available for distribution and public inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–8371. A limited number of copies are available from the Public Reference Room identified above. In addition, copies of the DSEIS have been mailed to Federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; individuals and affected landowners who requested a copy of the DSEIS; libraries; newspapers; and parties to this proceeding. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs, at 1–866–208–FERC or on the FERC Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link. Click on the eLibrary link, click on ‘‘General Search’’ and enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For assistance with eLibrary, the eLibrary helpline can be reached toll free at 1– 866–208–3676, for TTY at (202) 502– 8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. The eLibrary link on the FERC Internet Web site also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rulemakings. In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:08 Jun 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to the documents. Go to the eSubscription link on the FERC Internet Web site. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–9804 Filed 6–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2195–011] Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project; Portland General Electric Company, Clackamas County, OR; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Clackamas River Hydroeletric Project and Intention To Hold a Public Meeting June 16, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]) the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project. Staff prepared a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project which is located on the Clackamas River, Clackamas County, Oregon. The DEIS contains staff’s analysis of the potential environmental effects of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with staff’s recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. Copies of the DEIS have been sent to Federal, state, and local agencies; public interest groups; and individuals on the Commission’s mailing list. A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission’s Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘e-Library’’ link. Enter the docket number (P–2195), to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–2376, or for TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. Comments should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35891 All comments must be filed by August 7, 2006, and should reference Project No. 2195–011. 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 instructions on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the eLibrary link. In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive comments on the draft EIS. The time and location of the meeting is as follows: Date: July 28, 2006. Time: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Place: 2-World Trade Center—Plaza Room-Ground Floor. Address: 121 S.W. Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon. At this meeting, resource agency personnel and other interested persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meeting will be recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) will become part of the Commission’s public record for the project. For further information, please contact: John Blair at (202) 502–6092 or at john.blair@ferc.gov. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–9806 Filed 6–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2195–011] Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project, Portland General Electric Company, Clackamas County, OR; Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Clackamas River Hydroeletric Project and Intention To Hold a Public Meeting June 16, 2006. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]) the Office of Energy Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License for the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project. Staff prepared a draft environmental impact statement E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 120 (Thursday, June 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 35891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9806]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2195-011]


Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project; Portland General Electric 
Company, Clackamas County, OR; Notice of Availability of the Draft 
Environmental Impact Statement for the Clackamas River Hydroeletric 
Project and Intention To Hold a Public Meeting

June 16, 2006.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) 
regulations contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (18 CFR 
part 380 [FERC Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897]) the Office of Energy 
Projects staff (staff) reviewed the application for a New Major License 
for the Clackamas River Hydroelectric Project. Staff prepared a draft 
environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the project which is located 
on the Clackamas River, Clackamas County, Oregon.
    The DEIS contains staff's analysis of the potential environmental 
effects of the project and concludes that licensing the project, with 
staff's recommended measures, would not constitute a major federal 
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. 
Copies of the DEIS have been sent to Federal, state, and local 
agencies; public interest groups; and individuals on the Commission's 
mailing list.
    A copy of the DEIS is available for review at the Commission's 
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at 
https://www.ferc.gov using the ``e-Library'' link. Enter the docket 
number (P-2195), to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC 
Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-free at (866) 208-
2376, or for TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    Comments should be filed with Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 
20426. All comments must be filed by August 7, 2006, and should 
reference Project No. 2195-011. 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 instructions on 
the Commission's Web site at https://www.ferc.gov under the eLibrary 
link.
    In addition to or in lieu of sending written comments, you are 
invited to attend a public meeting that will be held to receive 
comments on the draft EIS. The time and location of the meeting is as 
follows:
    Date: July 28, 2006.
    Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Place: 2-World Trade Center--Plaza Room-Ground Floor.
    Address: 121 S.W. Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon.
    At this meeting, resource agency personnel and other interested 
persons will have the opportunity to provide oral and written comments 
and recommendations regarding the draft EIS. The meeting will be 
recorded by a court reporter, and all statements (verbal and written) 
will become part of the Commission's public record for the project.
    For further information, please contact: John Blair at (202) 502-
6092 or at john.blair@ferc.gov.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-9806 Filed 6-21-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P

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