Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests, 40501-40502 [E6-11240]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. o. Competing Development Application—Any qualified development applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the particular application, either a competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) and 4.36. p. 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. q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit—A preliminary permit, if issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—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. 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 ‘‘e- VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, ‘‘COMPETING APPLICATION’’ OR ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies provided by the Commission’s regulations to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. t. Agency Comments—Federal, State, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–11199 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests July 5, 2006. Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License. b. Project No.: 2482–068. c. Date filed: June 8, 2006. d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. e. Name of Project: Hudson River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located on the Hudson River, in Saratoga and Warren Counties, New York. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Samuel Hirschey, P.E., Erie Boulevard PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40501 Hydropower L.P., 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, New York 13088, (315) 413–2790. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502– 6191, or e-mail address: anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 7, 2006. k. Description of Request: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Erie) filed an amendment application for its license. Erie is proposing to increase the authorized installed capacity at its Sherman Island Development as follows: (1) Replace Turbine Unit No. 4 runner in the existing powerhouse to increase turbine output to match the existing generator capacity at 7.2 MW; (2) install a new 9.5 MW Unit 1 at the empty No. 1 bay in the existing powerhouse; and (3) install a new 1.16 MW minimum flow unit No. 6 at the dam. With the proposed changes, the total installed capacity of the project would increase by 10.6 MW, or 14.5%, and the total hydraulic capacity would increase by 2,524 cfs, or 16.4%. In addition, Erie proposes to extend installation of 1-inch clear spaced trashracks over the intakes to the existing units within the existing powerhouse. l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission’s Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. Information about this filing may also 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. 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, call 1–866–208–3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—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 E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1 40502 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 136 / Monday, July 17, 2006 / Notices 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. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS’’, ‘‘PROTEST’’, or ‘‘MOTION TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. 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. 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 application. A copy of the application 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 ‘‘eFiling’’ link. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–11240 Filed 7–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 946–007] rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Hyrum City; Notice of Scoping Meetings and Site Visit and Soliciting Scoping Comments July 11, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:41 Jul 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 a. Type of Application: A Subsequent License. (Minor Project). b. Project No.: 946–007. c. Date filed: April 28, 2006. d. Applicant: Hyrum City. e. Name of Project: Hyrum City Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Blacksmith Fork River in Hyrum City, Cache County, Utah. The project affects about 17.03 acres of federal lands within the Wasatch Cache National Forest. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Dean Howard, Mayor Hyrum City, 83 West Main Street, Hyrum, Utah 84319; (435) 245– 6033, or Ken Tuttle or Mike Wilcox, Sunrise Engineering, Inc., 25 East 500 North, Fillmore, UT 84631; (435) 743– 6151. i. FERC Contact: Gaylord Hoisington, (202) 502–6032 or gaylord.hoisington@FERC.gov. j. Deadline for filing scoping comments: August 30, 2006. 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 and Procedure require all interveners 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 intervener 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. Scoping 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 ‘‘eFiling’’ link. k. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The existing Hyrum City’s Hydropower Project includes the following constructed facilities: (1) A 15-foot-high, 70-foot-long earth-fill concrete core embankment to the north, a 14-foot-high, 65-foot-long concrete spillway section, a 15-foot-high, 125foot-long earth-fill concrete core embankment to the north which makes the total length of the dam approximately 260-foot-long; (2) a 16foot-high, 8-foot-wide concrete intake structure with a 20-foot-high, 8-footwide trash rack and fish ladder; (3) a 60inch-diameter concrete penstock inlet with head gate; (4) a 3,470-foot-long, 48- PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 inch-diameter concrete penstock going into a 130-foot-long, 42-inch-diameter steel penstock; (5) a 37-acre-foot desilting pond; (6) a 26-foot-wide, 39-footlong, 20-foot-high brick powerhouse; (7) a 400-kilowatt Leffel horizontal shaft scroll case turbine; (8) a 100-foot, 2.4-kV underground transmission line; and (9) appurtenant facilities. 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. 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. n. Scoping Process. The Commission intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA will consider both site-specific and cumulative environmental impacts and reasonable alternatives to the proposed action. Scoping Meetings FERC staff will conduct one agency scoping meeting and one public meeting. The agency scoping meeting will focus on resource agency and nongovernmental organization (NGO) concerns, while the public 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: Agency Scoping Meeting. Date: Monday, July 31, 2006. Time: 1:30 p.m. (MST). Place: City of Hyrum Town Council Meeting Hall. Address: 83 West Main Street, Hyrum, UT 84319. Public Scoping Meeting. Date: Monday, July 31, 2006. Time: 7 p.m. (MST). Place: City of Hyrum Town Council Meeting Hall. E:\FR\FM\17JYN1.SGM 17JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40501-40502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11240]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting 
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

July 5, 2006.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Non-Capacity Amendment of License.
    b. Project No.: 2482-068.
    c. Date filed: June 8, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
    e. Name of Project: Hudson River Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Hudson River, in 
Saratoga and Warren Counties, New York.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Samuel Hirschey, P.E., Erie Boulevard 
Hydropower L.P., 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 201, Liverpool, New York 
13088, (315) 413-2790.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Mrs. Anumzziatta Purchiaroni at (202) 502-6191, or e-mail address: 
anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ferc.gov
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: August 7, 2006.
    k. Description of Request: Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Erie) 
filed an amendment application for its license. Erie is proposing to 
increase the authorized installed capacity at its Sherman Island 
Development as follows: (1) Replace Turbine Unit No. 4 runner in the 
existing powerhouse to increase turbine output to match the existing 
generator capacity at 7.2 MW; (2) install a new 9.5 MW Unit 1 at the 
empty No. 1 bay in the existing powerhouse; and (3) install a new 1.16 
MW minimum flow unit No. 6 at the dam. With the proposed changes, the 
total installed capacity of the project would increase by 10.6 MW, or 
14.5%, and the total hydraulic capacity would increase by 2,524 cfs, or 
16.4%. In addition, Erie proposes to extend installation of 1-inch 
clear spaced trashracks over the intakes to the existing units within 
the existing powerhouse.
    l. Locations of the Application: A copy of the application is 
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission's Public 
Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, 
DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502-8371. Information about this filing 
may also 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. 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, 
call 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, for TTY, call 
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and 
reproduction at the address in item (h) above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing 
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--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

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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.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must 
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS 
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as 
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to 
which the filing refers. 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. 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 application. A copy of the 
application 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. E6-11240 Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]
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