E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests, 63309-63310 [E6-18095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 209 / Monday, October 30, 2006 / Notices Commission’s Office of External Affairs at 1–866–208 FERC (3372) or through the Commission’s ‘‘eLibrary’’ which can be found online at https://www.ferc.gov. For assistance with the Commission’s ‘‘eLibrary’’, the helpline can be reached at 1–866–208–3676, TTY (202) 502– 8659, or at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov. In addition, the FERC now offers a free service called eSubscription that allows you to keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with notification of these filings, document summaries, and direct links to the documents. To register for this service, go to https://www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm. If applicable, public meetings or site visits associated with this proposed project will be posted on the Commission’s calendar which can be found online at https://www.ferc.gov/ EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–18138 Filed 10–27–06; 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 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES October 18, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Amendment of license to change project design and capacity. b. Project No: 11437–016. c. Date Filed: September 26, 2006. d. Applicant: Hydro Matrix Partnership, Ltd. e. Name of Project: Jordan Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: The project is located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jordan Dam on the Haw River in Chatham County, North Carolina. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: James B. Price, Hydro Matrix Partnership, Ltd., P.O. Box 5550, Aiken, S.C. 29804. Tel: (803) 642–2749. Also, Mayo Hydropower, LLC, 5400 Downing Street, Dover, FL 33527. Tel: (813) 659–1007. VerDate Aug<31>2005 02:16 Oct 28, 2006 Jkt 211001 i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Vedula Sarma at (202) 502–6190 or vedula.sarma@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments and/ or motions: November 17, 2006. k. Description of Filing: Hydro Matrix Partnership, Ltd. proposes to install two large turbines instead of currently authorized 80 small turbines and generators. The proposal would change the authorized installed capacity from 8 megawatts (MW) to 4 MW, and the Project’s hydraulic capacity would decrease from 2,320 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,200 cfs. l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, or by calling (202) 502–8371. 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 toll-free 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 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63309 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. E6–18094 Filed 10–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12658–001] E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests October 18, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: 12658–001. c. Date Filed: October 10, 2006. d. Applicant: E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC. e. Name of Project: Meldahl Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Ohio River, near the City of Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky. The existing dam is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The project would occupy approximately 16 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael S. Beer, E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC, 220 West E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1 63310 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 209 / Monday, October 30, 2006 / Notices Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 627–3547; e-mail—mike.beer@eonus.com. i. FERC Contact: Peter Leitzke at (202) 502–6059; or e-mail at peter.leitzke@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating Agencies: 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 item 1 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. Pursuant to Section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission’s regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. 1. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status: December 11, 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. Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency status 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. m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this time. n. The proposed project would utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam, and would consist of: (1) An intake channel; (2) a combined 225-foot-long by 205-foot-wide powerhouse and intake section containing three generating units having a total installed capacity of 99 megawatts; (3) a tailrace channel; (4) a substation; (5) a 1.7-mile-long, 138kilovolt transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would have an annual generation of 500 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to a local utility. o. 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. p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Ohio SHPO, as required by § 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4. q. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Issue Acceptance or Deficiency Letter ........................................................................................................................................... Request Additional Information ..................................................................................................................................................... Issue Scoping Document for comments ......................................................................................................................................... Notice of application is ready for environmental analysis ........................................................................................................... Notice of the availability of the draft EA ....................................................................................................................................... Notice of the availability of the final EA ....................................................................................................................................... Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–18095 Filed 10–27–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12667–003] City of Hamilton, OH; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES October 18, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Major License. b. Project No.: 12667–003. VerDate Aug<31>2005 02:16 Oct 28, 2006 Jkt 211001 c. Date Filed: October 6, 2006. d. Applicant: City of Hamilton, Ohio. e. Name of Project: Meldahl Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Ohio River, near the City of Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky. The existing dam is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The project would occupy approximately 81 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael Perry, Director of Electric, City of Hamilton, Ohio, 345 High Street, Hamilton, OH 45011, (513) 785–7229. i. FERC Contact: Peter Leitzke at (202) 502–6059; or e-mail at peter.leitzke@ferc.gov. j. Cooperating agencies: We are asking Federal, state, local, and tribal agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 January 2007. January 2007. March 2007. June 2007. December 2007. June 2008. 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 item l 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. Pursuant to Section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission’s regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of the request on the applicant. E:\FR\FM\30OCN1.SGM 30OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 209 (Monday, October 30, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63309-63310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12658-001]


E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing 
With the Commission and Soliciting Additional Study Requests

October 18, 2006.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been 
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original Major License.
    b. Project No.: 12658-001.
    c. Date Filed: October 10, 2006.
    d. Applicant: E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Meldahl Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: On the Ohio River, near the City of Augusta, Bracken 
County, Kentucky. The existing dam is owned and operated by the U.S. 
Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The project would occupy approximately 
16 acres of United States lands administered by the Corps.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Michael S. Beer, E.ON U.S. Hydro 1 LLC, 
220 West

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Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (502) 627-3547; e-mail_
mike.beer@eon-us.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Peter Leitzke at (202) 502-6059; or e-mail at 
peter.leitzke@ferc.gov.
    j. Cooperating Agencies: 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 
item 1 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. Pursuant to Section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's 
regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes 
that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to 
form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the 
application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person 
must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60 
days from the date of filing of the application, and serve a copy of 
the request on the applicant.
    1. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for 
cooperating agency status: December 11, 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.
    Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency 
status 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.
    m. The application is not ready for environmental analysis at this 
time.
    n. The proposed project would utilize the existing U.S. Army Corps 
of Engineers' Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam, and would consist 
of: (1) An intake channel; (2) a combined 225-foot-long by 205-foot-
wide powerhouse and intake section containing three generating units 
having a total installed capacity of 99 megawatts; (3) a tailrace 
channel; (4) a substation; (5) a 1.7-mile-long, 138-kilovolt 
transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The project would 
have an annual generation of 500 gigawatt-hours, which would be sold to 
a local utility.
    o. 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.
    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.
    p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the 
Kentucky State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Ohio SHPO, 
as required by Sec.  106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the 
regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 
800.4.
    q. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according 
to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule. Revisions to the schedule 
will be made as appropriate.

Issue Acceptance or Deficiency Letter..  January 2007.
Request Additional Information.........  January 2007.
Issue Scoping Document for comments....  March 2007.
Notice of application is ready for       June 2007.
 environmental analysis.
Notice of the availability of the draft  December 2007.
 EA.
Notice of the availability of the final  June 2008.
 EA.
 


Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-18095 Filed 10-27-06; 8:45 am]
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