Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions, 66514-66515 [E6-19218]

Download as PDF 66514 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 15, 2006 / Notices rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 EA. We will consider all comments received during scoping in the preparation of the EA. Staff’s independent analysis and evaluation of the issues will be included in the EA. The EA will also include possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the project, and will make recommendations on how to lessen or avoid impacts on the various resource areas of concern. Depending on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be published and mailed to federal, state, and local agencies; elected officials; environmental and public interest groups; other interested parties; affected landowners; Native American tribes; libraries, and newspapers; and the Commission’s official service list for this proceeding. A 30-day comment period will be allotted for review of the EA, if it is published. FERC staff will be involved in discussions with other jurisdictional agencies to identify their issues and concerns. These agencies include the National Park Service; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (West Virginia, Virginia, and Ohio Field Offices); U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Huntington, Pittsburgh, and Norfolk Districts); West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection; West Virginia Department of Natural Resources; West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); Virginia Marine Resource Commission; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries; Virginia SHPO; Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; Ohio Department of Natural Resources; and Ohio SHPO. By this notice, we are asking these and other federal, state, and local agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to environmental issues to formally enter cooperating agency status with us in the preparation of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status should follow the instructions for filing comments provided below. Public Participation You can make a difference by providing us with your specific comments or concerns about the proposal. Your comments should focus on the potential environmental effects, reasonable alternatives, and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and properly recorded: • Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie R. Salas, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211001 Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426; • Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas Branch 1, DG2E; • Reference Docket No. PF06–35–000 on the original and both copies; and • Mail your comments so that they will be received in Washington, DC on or before December 11, 2006. Please note that the Commission encourages electronic filing of comments. See 18 Code of Federal Regulations 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Internet website at https://www.ferc.gov under the ‘‘eFiling’’ link and the link to the User’s Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to create an account by clicking on ‘‘Login to File’’ and then ‘‘New User Account.’’ You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This filing is considered a ‘‘Comment on Filing’’. When Columbia submits its application for authorization to construct and operate the Eastern Market Expansion Project, the Commission will publish a Notice of Application in the Federal Register and will establish a deadline for interested persons to intervene in the proceeding. Because the Commission’s Pre-Filing Process occurs before an application to begin a proceeding is officially filed, petitions to intervene during this process are premature and will not be accepted by the Commission. Environmental Mailing List The determination of whether to distribute the EA for public comment will be based on the response to this notice. If the EA is published and you are interested in receiving it, please return the Information Request (Appendix 2). Availability of Additional Information Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at 1–866–208 FERC (3372) or on the FERC Internet Web site (https:// www.ferc.gov). Using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘General Search’’ from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date range and a docket number field (i.e., PF06–35–000), and follow the instructions. Searches may also be done using the phrase ‘‘Eastern Market Expansion Project’’ in the Text Search field. For assistance with access to eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at 1–866–208–3676, TTY (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 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings. 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 the eSubscription link in the FERC Internet Web site. Public meetings or site visits will be posted on the Commission’s calendar located at https://www.ferc.gov/ EventCalendar/EventsList.aspx along with other related information. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–19219 Filed 11–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12447–001] Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company; Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions November 7, 2006. Take notice that the following hydroelectric license application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Original Minor License. b. Project No.: P–12447–001. c. Date Filed: March 21, 2006. d. Applicant: Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company. e. Name of Project: Fort Dodge Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: Located on the Des Moines River in Webster County, Iowa. This project would not occupy Federal lands. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)–825(r). h. Applicant Contact: Thomas J. Wilkinson, Jr., Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company, 1800 1st Ave. NE., Ste. 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; (319) 364–0171. i. FERC Contact: Patrick Murphy, (202) 502–8755, patrick.murphy@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 15, 2006 / Notices from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days from the issuance date 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 and Procedure require all intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears 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. Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 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 has been accepted, and is ready for environmental analysis at this time. l. The Fort Dodge Mill Dam Project would consist of: (1) The existing 342foot-long by 18-foot-high concrete dam with a 230-foot-long spillway and 5 Tainter gates; (2) an existing 90-acre reservoir with a normal full pond elevation of 990 feet above mean sea level; (3) an existing 40-foot-wide concrete intake structure with trash rack and stop log guides; (4) an existing powerhouse to contain two proposed turbine generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,400 kW; (5) a proposed 2,400-foot-long, 13.8-kV transmission line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the total average annual generation would be about 7,506 MWh. 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. All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘REPLY COMMENTS’’, ‘‘RECOMMENDATIONS’’, ‘‘TERMS VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211001 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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply 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. Each filing must be accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscribenow.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. n. Procedural schedule: The Commission staff proposes to issue an Environmental Assessment (EA) rather than issuing a draft and final EA. Staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to comment on the EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA before final action is taken on the license application. The application will be processed according to the following schedule, but revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate: Issue Notice of availability of the EA: April 2007. Final amendments to the application must be filed with the Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice of ready for environmental analysis. o. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–19218 Filed 11–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66515 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0079; FRL–8242–7] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Implementation Rule; EPA ICR No. 2236.02, OMB Control No. 2060–0594 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2007. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2003–0079, by one of the following methods: • www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: a-and-rdocket@epamail.epa.gov. • Fax: 202–566–1741. • Mail: Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OAR–2003–0079, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA West (Air Docket), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Mailcode: 6102T, Washington, DC 20460. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA West (Air Docket), 1301 Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Room 3334, Washington, DC 20004, Attention Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OAR–2003–0079. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Note: The EPA Docket Center suffered damage due to flooding during the last week of June 2006. The Docket Center is continuing to operate. However, during the cleanup, there will be temporary changes to Docket Center telephone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for people who wish to make hand deliveries or visit the Public Reading Room to view documents. Consult EPA’s Federal Register notice at 71 FR 38147 (July 5, 2006) or the EPA Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm for E:\FR\FM\15NON1.SGM 15NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12447-001]


Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company; Notice of 
Application Ready for Environmental Analysis and Soliciting Comments, 
Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions

November 7, 2006.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric license application 
has been filed with the Commission and is available for public 
inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original Minor License.
    b. Project No.: P-12447-001.
    c. Date Filed: March 21, 2006.
    d. Applicant: Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Company.
    e. Name of Project: Fort Dodge Mill Dam Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: Located on the Des Moines River in Webster County, 
Iowa. This project would not occupy Federal lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Thomas J. Wilkinson, Jr., Fort Dodge 
Hydroelectric Development Company, 1800 1st Ave. NE., Ste. 200, Cedar 
Rapids, IA 52402; (319) 364-0171.
    i. FERC Contact: Patrick Murphy, (202) 502-8755, 
patrick.murphy@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, recommendations, terms and 
conditions, and prescriptions: 60 days

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from the issuance date of this notice; reply comments are due 105 days 
from the issuance date 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 and Procedure require all 
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of 
that document on each person whose name appears 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.
    Comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions 
may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. The 
Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 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 has been accepted, and is ready for 
environmental analysis at this time.
    l. The Fort Dodge Mill Dam Project would consist of: (1) The 
existing 342-foot-long by 18-foot-high concrete dam with a 230-foot-
long spillway and 5 Tainter gates; (2) an existing 90-acre reservoir 
with a normal full pond elevation of 990 feet above mean sea level; (3) 
an existing 40-foot-wide concrete intake structure with trash rack and 
stop log guides; (4) an existing powerhouse to contain two proposed 
turbine generating units with a total installed capacity of 1,400 kW; 
(5) a proposed 2,400-foot-long, 13.8-kV transmission line; and (6) 
appurtenant facilities. The applicant estimates that the total average 
annual generation would be about 7,506 MWh.
    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.
    All filings must: (1) Bear in all capital letters the title 
``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 submitting the filing; and (4) otherwise comply 
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. Each filing must be 
accompanied by proof of service on all persons listed on the service 
list prepared by the Commission in this proceeding, in accordance with 
18 CFR 4.34(b), and 385.2010.
    You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscribenow.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.
    n. Procedural schedule: The Commission staff proposes to issue an 
Environmental Assessment (EA) rather than issuing a draft and final EA. 
Staff intends to allow at least 30 days for entities to comment on the 
EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA 
before final action is taken on the license application. The 
application will be processed according to the following schedule, but 
revisions to the schedule may be made as appropriate:
    Issue Notice of availability of the EA: April 2007.
    Final amendments to the application must be filed with the 
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice 
of ready for environmental analysis.
    o. A license applicant must file no later than 60 days following 
the date of issuance of this notice: (1) A copy of the water quality 
certification; (2) a copy of the request for certification, including 
proof of the date on which the certifying agency received the request; 
or (3) evidence of waiver of water quality certification.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-19218 Filed 11-14-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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