Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions to Intervene, 5696-5697 [E7-1909]

Download as PDF 5696 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Notices interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at https:// www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the intervention or protests. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426. The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the above list. They are also 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 dockets(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. E7–1924 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, Protests, and/or Motions to Intervene Federal Energy Regulatory Commission January 30, 2007. [Project No. 11858–002] Elsinore Municipal Water District and the Nevada Hydro Company, Inc, CA; Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage Project January 30, 2007. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Federal Energy Regulatory Commission DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has prepared the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage Project in the above-referenced docket. The final EIS was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the FERC regulations, 18 CFR Part 380. The Office of Energy Projects has reviewed the application for license for the proposed Lake Elsinore Advanced Pumped Storage 21:36 Feb 06, 2007 Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–1910 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 Project, located on Lake Elsinore and San Juan Creek, in the Town of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California. In the final EIS, Commission staff evaluated the co-applicant’s proposal and the alternatives for licensing the proposed project. The final EIS documents the views of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, affected Indian tribes, the public, the license applicants, and Commission staff. Copies are available for review in Public Reference Room 2–A of the Commission’s offices at 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC. The EIS also may be viewed on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.ferc.gov) using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Additional information about the project is available from the Commission’s Office of External Affairs at (202) 502–6088, or on the Commission’s Web site using the eLibrary link. For assistance with eLibrary, contact FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. or call toll-free at (866) 208–3676; for TTY contact (202) 502–8659. Jkt 211001 Take notice that the following application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention. b. Docket No: DI07–2–000. c. Date Filed: January 16, 2007. d. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company. e. Name of Project: Yerrick Creek Hydro Project. f. Location: The proposed Yerrick Creek Hydro Project will be located on Yerrick Creek, tributary to the Tanana River, near the town of Tok, Alaska, affecting T. 18 N., R. 9 E, secs. 1, 2, 11, 14; T. 18 N, R. 10 E, sec. 6; and T. 19 N, R. 9 E, sec. 36, Copper River Meridian. g. Filed Pursuant to: section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. Applicant Contact: Glen D. Martin, Project Manager, Alaska Power & PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Telephone Company, P.O. Box 3222, 193 Otto Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368; telephone: (360) 385–1733, fax: (360) 385–5177; e-mail: glen.m@aptalaska.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, (202) 502–8768, or E-mail address: henry.ecton@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: March 2, 2007. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426. Comments, protests, and/or interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary’s Office. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s web site at https:// www.ferc.gov. Please include the docket number (DI07–2–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The proposed Yerrick Creek Hydro Project would include: (1) A small diversion structure, with a sipon-type intake; (2) a 36-inch-diameter, 11,000-foot-long penstock; (3) a powerhouse containing a 1.5-MW Pelton-type turbine; (4) a 1.15mile-long transmission line, connected to an existing power grid; and (5) appurtenant facilities. The project will not occupy any tribal or federal lands. When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre-1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link, select ‘‘Docket#’’ and follow the instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll- E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 25 / Wednesday, February 7, 2007 / Notices free at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. 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’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, AND/OR ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. 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. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–1909 Filed 2–6–07; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:36 Feb 06, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 12607–001] The Town of Massena Electric Department; 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 January 30, 2007. a. Type of Filing: Notice of Intent to File License Application for an Original License and Commencing Licensing Proceeding. b. Project No.: 12607–001. c. Date Filed: December 8, 2006. d. Submitted By: The Town of Massena Electric Department (Massena Electric). e. Name of Project: Massena Grasse River Hydroelectric Project. f. Location: On the Grasse River, in St. Lawrence County, New York. The project does not occupy any Federal land. g. Filed Pursuant to: 18 CFR part 5 of the Commission’s Regulations. h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Andrew J. McMahon, P.E., Superintendent, The Town of Massena Electric Department, 71 East Hatfield St., Massena, NY 13662, (315) 764–0253, amcmahon@massenaelectric.com. i. FERC Contact: Michael Watts, (202) 502–6123, or via e-mail at michael.watts@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 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5697 regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at 36 CFR 800.2. l. With this notice, we are designating Massena Electric 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. Massena Electric filed a PreApplication 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 (SD1) on January 30, 2007. n. A copy of the PAD and 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, 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. Copies are also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in paragraph h. Register online at https://ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm to be notified via email 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 and from 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 (Massena Grasse River Hydroelectric Project) and number (P– 12607–001), 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 E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5696-5697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1909]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission


Notice of Declaration of Intention and Soliciting Comments, 
Protests, and/or Motions to Intervene

January 30, 2007.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the 
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Declaration of Intention.
    b. Docket No: DI07-2-000.
    c. Date Filed: January 16, 2007.
    d. Applicant: Alaska Power & Telephone Company.
    e. Name of Project: Yerrick Creek Hydro Project.
    f. Location: The proposed Yerrick Creek Hydro Project will be 
located on Yerrick Creek, tributary to the Tanana River, near the town 
of Tok, Alaska, affecting T. 18 N., R. 9 E, secs. 1, 2, 11, 14; T. 18 
N, R. 10 E, sec. 6; and T. 19 N, R. 9 E, sec. 36, Copper River 
Meridian.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 
U.S.C. 817(b).
    h. Applicant Contact: Glen D. Martin, Project Manager, Alaska Power 
& Telephone Company, P.O. Box 3222, 193 Otto Street, Port Townsend, WA 
98368; telephone: (360) 385-1733, fax: (360) 385-5177; e-mail: 
glen.m@aptalaska.com.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed 
to Henry Ecton, (202) 502-8768, or E-mail address: 
henry.ecton@ferc.gov.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: March 2, 
2007.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: 
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 
First Street, NE., Washington, D.C. 20426. Comments, protests, and/or 
interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of 
paper. Any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office. See, 18 
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web 
site at https://www.ferc.gov.
    Please include the docket number (DI07-2-000) on any comments, 
protests, and/or motions filed.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed Yerrick Creek Hydro Project 
would include: (1) A small diversion structure, with a sipon-type 
intake; (2) a 36-inch-diameter, 11,000-foot-long penstock; (3) a 
powerhouse containing a 1.5-MW Pelton-type turbine; (4) a 1.15-mile-
long transmission line, connected to an existing power grid; and (5) 
appurtenant facilities. The project will not occupy any tribal or 
federal lands.
    When a Declaration of Intention is filed with the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to 
investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign 
commerce would be affected by the project. The Commission also 
determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a 
navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or 
reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or 
water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved 
or would involve any construction subsequent to 1935 that may have 
increased or would increase the project's head or generating capacity, 
or have otherwise significantly modified the project's pre-1935 design 
or operation.
    l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file 
with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This 
filing may be viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the 
``eLibrary'' link, select ``Docket'' and follow the 
instructions. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at 
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll-

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free at (866) 208-3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659.
    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'', ``PROTESTS'', AND/
OR ``MOTIONS TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Docket Number of 
the particular application to which the filing refers. 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.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-1909 Filed 2-6-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6717-01-P
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